dot com baby vol. 01 - veda diva & people of newtown
dot com baby vol. 01 — veda diva & people of newtown
I met Veda at Moda Designer a few months ago. She’s the one on the first slide of the Club Kids series and we planned to do a shoot around Newtown.
The initial plan was to head to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, but five minutes in, we spotted an orange 1965 Mustang. Just as we were about to take some photos in front of it, the owner, Daryl, showed up.
Veda asked if we could take a few shots with the car, and Daryl replied, “Do you wanna cruise as well?” I was like, “WTF of course I do!”
I asked if the colour was orange, but Daryl told me the official name was Poppy Red. We took a few photos inside before the cruise. Once we got in, I could smell the petrol. Expected, of course, and hear the roaring, screaming engine. (I’m lowkey a petrolhead, lol)
While cruising, Daryl asked if we wanted to stop for a drink at The Carla (Carlisle Castle Hotel). I said, “Sure!”
When we arrived, we were greeted by friendly locals who were just as amazed by the car. It’s rare to see a 1965 Mustang in 2025, so I get the excitement.
The first people who approached us were Chelsea and Bruce, and we got to experience Newtown hospitality at its finest that day. Inside, Daryl, Veda and I ended up talking about what it really means to be happy (and somehow scored two free schooner lol).
Then Chelsea started telling me about her work in the film industry. Turns out she’s a professional makeup artist! She’s currently working on a classified movie and even showed us some behind-the-scenes clips featuring a stuntman on fire.
After two drinks, we chatted with a few more locals before heading off to the cemetery, driven by Daryl. That’s where we wrapped the shoot and said our goodbyes.
I guess we’re just a flock of seagulls chasing happiness.
Thanks, Newtown.