A Lot on My Plate with Emily Weaving.
As part of my monthly newsletter, I will be sharing short interviews with friends and creatives who have a lot on their plate. Everyone has been through a lot in recent times, and I wanted to check in and see how they're going, if these trying times have changed them or their relationship with their work, what good things they're enjoying and doing and most importantly, what they're eating.
Interview #9 is with the lovely Emily Weaving. Emily and I met a couple of months back at an impromptu 'stuff around' photoshoot and I can honestly say Emily is one of the loveliest, most talented people I've met. A truly great photographer, Emily has worked on lots of great projects, one you'll probably all be familiar with is the Beatrix Bakes cookbook!
Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into Photography?
Hello! I’m Emily. I love being at home in my comfy clothes, spending days in the garden and a few pints at the pub. I’m happiest when the sun is shining and the ocean is nearby. I consider myself a bit of a country kid at heart but have always lived in the city. Luckily for me my parents have a rural property I can escape to. I think I’ve always been really interested in photography. I grew up around cameras as my dad is a photographer. There was always one laying around I could borrow and play with, very trusting of dad really.. It never really occurred to me that it was something to make a career out of, the idea always felt kind of unrealistic. I still find it hard to believe that it’s my job.
How have last years events impacted your outlook/practice/focus?
My focus is maybe a little hazy after the year we’ve had. I’m thankfully quite good at switching off and filling my days with not much at all.. My partner and I had just come back from 10 months of travelling overseas so I think the lack of routine sat well with us. The slower pace of life is definitely my preferred one.
The old adage goes, some eat to live, others live to eat. Where would you place yourself?
There’s nothing I enjoy more than eating delicious food. For me it’s definitely live to eat. If I can, I base my days around food. We’ve barely finished breakfast and I’m already planning what’s for lunch or dinner.
How do your cooking habits change when you are busy/stressed/tired?
I tend to default to a simple pasta dish after a busy or stressful day. You can make them so delicious with only a few good ingredients and pasta’s just so comforting. I also make sure the pantry is always stocked to avoid a last minute dash to the supermarket when I really can’t be bothered. I probably have about 8 different packets of pasta at home right now, add a few herbs and veggies from the garden and voila! When I have more time though, I love cooking something I haven’t cooked before. Flicking through a new cookbook is always so inspiring.
What are your favourite ways to enjoy food with people in Melbourne?
We’re so spoilt in Melbourne when it comes to eating out. There’s always something new popping up and the list of places I want to go is forever growing. I can’t keep up! That being said though, it’s hard to beat a good dinner party. Whether I’m hosting or attending, eating a home cooked meal with friends is always special.
Could you share with us some of the music that’s been getting you through the past few months?
I listen to a wide range of music, I guess it depends on my mood. Anywhere from Talking Heads to Aldous Harding but I have a lot of love for disco, soul & funk too. I often listen to these playlists by a hotel in Mexico which I found on Spotify. They’re super reminiscent of our time away, so it’s pretty nice to be transported back.
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