grumpy bear

i am exhausted. passing out to a movie in a maze of blankets and pillows sounds delightful. BAHHH

Film/Work Day

I've been diligently scanning my film for the past many many many, and many more hours. Not once throughout this 2nd project have I wished that I shot w/ digital. 

What first got me hooked (on phonics! and) on film was the great similarity to what I see on a daily basis. I broke this feeling down to the love of the colors, the shadows, the light quality... everything that makes me appreciate photography as a whole completely stands out in film. Regardless of the time that will never return, the money, and the various processing needed, seeing that one shot out of countless wasted rolls makes up for it all and it is through this process where I find great appreciation towards photography. Speaking of processes... shooting in film feels much more intimate, regardless of subject matter. With the limited amount of shots their is less floundering and greater attention paid to the image. Not only do I feel closer to the subject, my camera, and even myself, but to the film I'm using. That may sound kind of strange, but here me out! Film is film. Physical and tangible, there are more memories to be kept with the touch, smell, and sight of it. You can see how film gets when you disregard it, and you can see how many images you've carefully created. It's easy to forget about the thousands of digital images you've taken in a short time span. Digital definitely has it's perks and can illustrate the world beautifully as well, however, film is love. There is too much passion in film that cannot (I cannot let) go unnoticed. 

I love you, please don't die. You'll never be dead to me!

Two favorites from my recent work.

Work/Thoughts/Humbug

Here are early photographs for my final color project. I want/need to work on countenances, and composition through the patterns/colors I use. So far I feel confident that I can successfully finish this series and am hoping  that after 5-7 more shots, each portrait/bed will maintain their personality and individual flair. I'm not worried about this class, but I am a bit worried about the printing for Kyle's class.

Originally I wanted to present through a book but I lost track of time and don't have too many quick, inexpensive, and tasteful options. The motion of flipping through my images still remains in thought so I think I will have a small stack of pictures for people to go through? Bah, that doesn't seem complete though.

I still need to process and scan a few more rolls. In this race to finish, time has seemed to loop me once again. Whatever happened to procrastinating procrastination? Bah. 

I need more time

Anyone have some time to spare? Preferably during the day?

Thanks.

Hasisi Park

Hasisi Park

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outcomes of wandering around..................

Jackson Eaton,

I think I love you. No, I definitely do. 

I love the raw intimacy he captures and the variant emotions in each photo. And regardless of the various lighting his style/eye(s) are consistent. Also, there's a right amount of breathing room (also aesthetically pleasing) in between the outstanding images. It's like testing perfumes/colognes and smelling coffee beans in between. Or eating sorbet after a bit of food to freshen the palate for dessert!

Check out his site! My favorite series "new portraits for no-one" and "Jackson and Hasisi were never married."

PRJ Update

So these past couple of days I've been pushing myself to just get out there and shoot. Today I walked along Anaheim and shot a few more rolls. From the looks of my weekend shots (above), I really need to work on my composition through angling and cropping. I'm still unsure where all of this exploration is going, but that's okay. This "winter" light feels really good though.

Mr. McGinley, my hat, for you!

Ryan McGinley

This guy is what I've been waiting to see. Lately I've been trying to find photographers whose photographs make me appreciate life even more- photographs celebrating life and human wonder. There is something very sweet and liberating about his photographs (only partially due to the nudity), maybe the light quality? Perhaps the jumping bodies? Or maybe the fact that although some countenances do not look like genuine moments, the people themselves still look very comfortable doing whatever they are doing. Regardless, they feel human.

paper and scissors, please!

This is so cute! Cheap and basic yet sooo amazing! :D

my roommate, becky

went to LACMA today.

i have a thing for color fields.

a bit more of a documentary approach

okay, so for my project i firmly decided that i just want to rediscover photography. i feel mentally/creatively constricted with the idea that i need a concept to define my photography. it makes sense and all since it's a synopsis explaining what i'm doing, but i feel like it takes away a bit of beauty from photography. i really just want to get back to the basics. find the initial love of seeing a beautiful photograph that feels aesthetically pleasing. what's wrong with that? i'll dive into self exploration and from there perhaps a concept. i'm at that point where i believe that concepts shouldn't carry the piece- let the works speak for themselves.

here are an eclectic batch of photos on ffffound.com that had their shared influences on me:

Life, but better

Leah Tinari

What really captivates me - the energy and movement in the color and of course that smirk. and the fact that this face reminds me of my friend Jamie.

i needa map!

soooo lost. BLAHHH

I C U

I C U: Los Angeles Connections

I don't know if any of you have heard/seen this, but I just stumbled upon it a few minutes ago. Katy Newton, video journalist, finds the faces behind Craigslist's lost connection ads. They can get really cheesy with the content and soft focus, but that's what partially draws me in. For lack of better words, they're so cute. Humble? Human. I like the one about the guy waiting for the dad he never met. Waiting for parents- seems like something we'd leave in our childhood but it's not always that case. Check them out, you'll either love them or hate them. They kind of remind me of the eHarmony tv ads but on a broader spectrum, a real life spectrum w/ real open ended endings. Realistic utilization of the internet in a sappy/hopeful light. I r sap.

MA-MAMIYA!

Finally scanned a couple rolls i took in Hong Kong. I was really happy to see these turn out. The first couple rolls I shot were so blurry so I went from ISO 1oo to 400 or 800, can't remember. Here are some of my favorites from Stanley St. I wish I took more pictures with the Mamiya while abroad.