Whilst the original plan did not necessarily include such an intimate study of Laundromats, I am enjoying the process way too much and confident it is still complimentary to the ‘connect the dots’ question.

These photo collections ask you to look for the similarities and differences of each space, their individual characteristics, their stories and their clues. We can’t help but project some narrative or interest onto these pictures, even when it’s just a plain ol’ coin laundry.

For Carrie: Case Study No. 3, I set out to take quality over quantity (and shoot like it was analogue) in hopes to start training myself to be more deliberate and controlled before releasing the shutter. It definitely sharpened my eye, refined my creative decisions and cut post time in half, so I will attempt to keep applying this!

Also, the process of capturing the personalities of these locations has unlocked something else for me. All of sudden I am noticing objects, moments, architecture, light, etc. in the everyday that would make cool compositions for video/photography. Seriously, my eyes keep darting around and spotting potential in such ordinary stuff. It’s sobering to feel inspired like this and not always need flashy gear, exotic locations, attractive models, etc. to produce a great shot.