The Nagambie photographer has been utilising a long lens to take free photos of locals at their front door during isolation.
She plans to print the photos in a book to document the pandemic experience for people to look back on in years to come.
Louise said the response had been amazing and reminded her of the happy and supportive community she was part of.
“People have been so great about it and really support what I am doing,” she said.
“Aside from documenting the time, I also wanted to do something for the community, something that would spark joy and togetherness during this time that has really been a struggle.
“I can't do my usual photography due to social distancing regulations and thought this would be a good way to capture my community.
“It was just a bit of a time filler and kept me photographing as I was missing it. I didn't know how much interest it would have.
“But after posting a photo of my family and my parents at their front door, I had 50 requests for photos within the first 12 hours and almost double that within 24 hours.”
Louise spent every day for almost three weeks travelling around Nagambie taking photos of people at their front doors, gates and businesses.
“In the end I had photographed more than 170 households. I then moved on to the Avenel and Managlore area where I photographed more than 50 households and I have also done Euroa,” she said.
“I have spent more than 300 hours travelling, shooting, editing and organising photos. I am currently putting together the book for Nagambie, which should be out soon.
‘With restrictions easing, I am now able to get back to my normal photography of family and newborn photo shoots.
“I am now taking bookings for in-home family and newborn shoots and sunset family shoots and weddings.”
For more information, check out Love by Lou Photography on Facebook and Instagram.
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