Henry Cousins: They're all my friends. They aren't set-up or planned, I've just always had a camera on me when I'm in the carpark, surfing, on the boat, or hanging out and have happened to capture these moments along the way.How long have you been documenting these kinds of moments?
I've been shooting lifestyle photos since I was about 14. I love the idea of photos that show what people get up to in their own time, photos that are a little more private and show rituals that not everybody gets to experience. I think it's something I will probably do forever. I love looking back on the memories.Do you feel part Sydney's underground longboard surf culture that's going down on the northern beaches?
I would probably say these photos represent a group of individuals who are doing their own thing with strong influences from the past. That's really the reoccurring, underlying factor that keeps it all going. We're doing basically the same thing that surfers have been doing for the last 60 years. It's all about everybody hanging out, surfing, exploring, pushing each other, and having a good time.What inspires you?
The main influence for the photos that I take are from guys that shot similar things in the '60s and '70s. I love the realness, the mood, and the subjects that those sorts of photos have.You can follow Henry Cousins on InstagramThis article is presented by Weis
I shot this photo when I woke up early one morning to have a swim before the day begun while camping on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Everybody was sleeping in their cars with the doors open in the middle of the bush letting the crisp, warm, salty air flow through
Kai Ellis Flint taking a moment of relaxation on his board, watching some world class surfers catch some fun waves at Tea Tree, Noosa
Kai flying up the beach along side myself and my good friend Alex, in search of isolated waves and a nice spot to post up for the day
I shot this during a quiet moment one evening, swimming with my camera looking back on some great friends getting their last few waves at dusk
One of the best days exploring. The wind was onshore and there were no waves so we jumped in the boat and headed up the Hawkesbury river looking for private beaches to spend the afternoon on
Robin Kegel enjoying the warmth and fun waves of Noosa during his time in Australia in March
Myles Doughman getting into his wetsuit one freezing winter morning as the past generation stand above, reminiscing on the days they would done the same
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This photo is one of my personal favourites. The end of a day of great waves at this particular spot. Carl, Anna, Jake, and Alex discuss the plans for the night as the light slowly fades
Switch foot jive at Palmy
A cup of instant coffee brewed on the tailgate of a classic 60 series Land Cruiser to get the day started
Carl and Jake wondering up to the lighthouse one autumn morning
A favourite portrait of Myles one afternoon while going between various jump rocks in the afternoon sun