I think that there might be nothing more inspiring to me than using a simple space in a creative way. From the first time I picked up my camera I began standing in front of white walls (which was all I had, hence the decision) to make my images. It forced me to think of idea upon idea to try and fill the space and make it more interesting than the last. I found myself very frequently using my body…
A blank space provides the perfect canvas to showcase emotion – to let the figure, form, and character come alive through minimalist imagery. I have always loved photographing skin, or natural fabrics, on a white wall. It is uncluttered and lets the story shine through. In this week’s episode of White Wall Wednesday I’m focusing on emotion and simplicity, using the blank space as it is and transforming it slightly in Photoshop to enhance how neutral it feels. I encourage…
People often ask me how long I’ve been an artist. My standard answer is to say “7 years”, since that was how long ago I picked up my camera. Before that I was creating films in college. Before that I was writing short stories in high school. Before that I was writing poetry in middle school. On and on it goes. The truth is that how we create is not what makes us artists. Being an artist is about the journey…
We are almost into June! That means that the first half of the year is almost over. In some ways I don’t like counting down or up throughout the year, always trying to get to the next big event. But in other ways it serves as a great way of checking in with ourselves to ask the simple but profound question: Am I doing what I love? I made a vow this year that I would not create unless I…
As anyone starting out in a new business, you meet people who will guide you, or attempt to. Being new at something seems to invite others to give their opinions whether it is solicited or not. I appreciate when people offer their particular expertise for the most part. It can be extremely helpful to know others experiences. It is important to remember that one person’s truth might not be another’s. Along the road, I have been told many things that…