Mercurial There’s so many different stories to be told when you point the lens of a camera towards another human. The crease of eyebrows, shifting eyes and posture, and tilt of the head tells a long tale, true or not, for photographer and viewer. Transforming people into characters, into icons, is something that always drew me to photography. And in January 2020, I thought I figured out my next brilliant scheme: I made a tinder specifically to find and make photos of these strangers. A constant stream of people, with passing stories, being immortalized to my liking. The semester was looking to be an exciting one. Haha, yeah, fuck covid though. Obviously we’re here. In quarantine. Alone or with the few roommates, family members, or pets we find ourselves sharing space with. Not exactly ideal for any kind of working, but especially not for the portrait photographer. There’s really only one reliable model you have if you’re alone. And that, unfortu...
I have been noticing your work throughout the semester, and this set I am digging a lot. The in 3rds one, loving it for the symmetry, everything is has spaced occupied and very interesting to look at. Last one, "Fuck It" resonates deeply, walk out to the see and leave it behind me. As for film vs phone, look at it as an opportunity for something totally different, while not preferred, trust me, I get you, but the opportunity to create and broaden the horizons is never bad. We all slowly adapt to the circumstances, and not in ideal places, but you are willing to try.
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely the one in the class who doesn't mind being real with her photos. Most of ours, mine included, are posed compositions to try and impose a certain narrative. Your photos are jus that, "so you". I think the last one is especially funny as well! Your photos are also very raw. You don't set your photos up to be staged. To reiterate, you're photos throughout the semester have been always had the "true to yourself" kind of theme.
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