Author: Louise Hawson

Louise Hawson has been involved in various forms of visual communication for more than 20 years, including advertising (as a copywriter/art director), independent documentary making and TV producing. In 2009-10, she embarked on her first photographic blog project, 52 Suburbs around Sydney, which became a book (published by New South Publishing) and exhibition at the Museum of Sydney in 2011. In 2012, she did a follow-up project, 52 Suburbs Around the World, which also evolved into an exhibition at the Museum of Sydney (July-November 2013) and her current book.

North American Cowgirls Unite!

Louise Hawson goes on the road looking for a dude ranch…or just a ranch. There is no place quite like North America to indulge one’s inner cowgirl.  First thing to consider (if you have any hope of roping that horse/good lookin’ cowboy) is what you’re going to wear. You can buy your western gear when […]

New York for Five-Year-Olds

Louise Hawson and five-year-old daughter Coco explore NYC  via Central Park and Craig’s List. I’ve had a love affair with Manhattan for more than 20 years. But that was before I sprouted a mini-me. How would NY be with a five year old I wondered – for her and me? It doesn’t after all spring […]