I explored the day-to-day lives of some of the girls on my floor by going to their room, setting up the camera, and taking a photograph of them in their real environment. These are all girls who live on my floor, the Max, where I am an RA. There were no outfit changes, no one cleaned up the mess on the floor, and I gave no direction as to how they were supposed to pose. I usually took the picture while we were having a conversation, without them noticing. I love the style of image that the 4x5 camera makes. I didn't do any retouching or adjustments. The authenticity of each person that came through is so beautiful to me.
My inspiration: Alec Soth.
Jen
Annelise
Jesse
Lindsay and Juli
Rosanna and Beth
Melissa
4 comments:
hey shan, i love your blog. it is really fun and HILARIOUS! i especially love the book journals-those are AWESOMEEE. oh- my fiddler auditions are febuary 12-14, so the callbacks are on the 17th. let me know when you want to have a sleepover!! anytime works for me. i love you! love heath
I freaking LOVE my 4x5!!! and alas, I'm going to be selling it... sad I know :-(
Thanks for giving me a glimpse at how much fun the 4x5 can be!
Shannon, your work is amazing,but your sweet spirit at age 20 is just infectios! Love what you did with your 4x5--I think it's great that there is still a way for young folks to learn more about the origins of photography. Do you work in the darkroom? That's where I started and wanted to stay, BUT...no longer. In some ways I miss it, but digital brings in the money ALOT faster. So...Stay sweet!
Carole
carole-- yeah, i work in the darkroom. well, i did in high school and a few years ago. i have a friend who wants to learn, so i hope to head in there again this semester. should be fun! i can spend entire nights in that place. mmm. thank you for your words :)
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