Holly Knight, This is Ours (Doco/Photojournalism (2019))

This project documents the day to day lives of Simon and Jacque, a couple living off the grid in Byron Bay's Hinterland. This is one of many stories that i've documented over the past three years on people living off the grid on the South-East coast of Australia. Simon built the house himself, with help from a few friends, from 1984 to 1985 He has since spent time traveling, sailing and raising a family. He met Jackie eight years ago, and the couple decided to move back to the bush to live a quiet and simple life, off the grid. Despite being off-grid, the day to day lives of Jackie and Simon run smoothly, with solar panels for power, rainwater tanks, and a wood-heated hot water system. However, living off-grid is much more than natural and practical solutions for everyday necessities. The reality of living off-grid is a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle.

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