Week 1 – Blog Post 1

Took a super long walk around my neighbourhood today just to get some fresh air and photography done (plus grocery shopping). I took about 100ish shots and ended up with 10ish I really liked and narrowed that down to 8 edits (below). Conducting this practise was great because:

1. It’s a reminder to take time out to create and/or to make space to create around mundane or necessary tasks.
2. It gave me an opportunity to slow down, admire my surroundings and take advantage of time.
3. I need to remember not every shot is going to work out and that’s okay.
4. Impostor syndrome is real and the world isn’t going to end if you’re taking photos in the street. (People do not care, chill)
5. I am realising to get better at photography I should probably start analysing my pieces that I like, so in future I have more direction/confidence instead of low-key hoping for the best. (Already know I’m a sucker for pinks and blues!)
6. I walked past a local gallery and they had a flyer in their window which was a call out for submissions, so maybe I should email them?

Overall very happy with how these turned out and I can see them fitting into project 2, especially the image of the wilted flower that might be included in my pitch next week.

In other news surrounding practise I was recommended this website https://www.designspiration.com/ to find inspiration. I think I’d really like to plan a editorial vibe shoot with a model because it’s not an area I am used to and I would like to keep growing my skills. I am currently being inspired by @tommygrissel & @fritzbacon.