So I will be honest and blunt here: I did NOT GET the April artist in residence at zion national park which is all honestly left he feeling a little down on myself and my ability, as that would have started today. I decided rather to do two small things instead. I have stocked my night stand with hardcover photo art books previously sequestered in the attic book shelf for no good reason.. Books I need to grab frequently for inspiration. Beautiful rich volumes filled with the sort of inspiration that should be nearby and not shoved in another room. Furthermore, Ive scheduled a full week alone around my birthday in Arizona ( sedona, page, monument valley and briefly Phoenix) strictly for a solo photo trip with minimal agenda. The mountains and sky dont talk back to you, I like to say. I am also ready to go full tilt on my Brimfield Portrait Project in May . Many years ago before moving back east, I took what little money I had, got in the car and drive to New Orleans for the first time, Hasselblad over my shoulder. While I did not get any award winning images, it forced me to approach strangers--- something I use to this day at weddings. I may have had a noleans Hurricane or two in me at the time, but regardless.. The Brimfield project will be two solid day of talking to vendors,and strangers, and asking for their time for a portrait. Once again, Hasselblad loaded with film will be draped over my shoulder. Its success remains to be seen, but is something Im very excited about: I can already SEE THE RESULTS IN MY HEAD. I feel like I know what will end up with. Still, resistance comes into play and the end result can and will vary greatly. But Im ready for the challenge. Im ready for a great personal project. Im ready for something different. ....whos behind me!?......
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:30:22 +0000
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