Lauren, in the ocean on film and in digital too. Sometimes we have to get lost in order to be found again. To let lost we go to the sea and drift, let the water flow into our ears and onto our skin to block out the noise all around. We listen to the sea and we let it fill in the blanks.
And then we move forward, again and again.
Worked with an amazing friend who just happens to be a model this past week in the studio with another friend who is an amazing make-up artist. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing women. I know I am overusing the word amazing but it is truly how I feel.
Deb Braun and Maxine Munson I am so grateful to have you both in my life.
We wanted to do a creative photoshoot that featured something out of the ordinary that we don’t see very often. We are now seeing more diversity in campaigns but we are still a far stretch from where we need to be. This series is a way to pave that road and the three of us all contributed to creating these images which is another way to give a nod to where we want to see the industry go. We want to see and feel the intention and collaboration in the creation. I hope you can see and feel that with this series.
Someone gave me this amazing idea to shoot a model at their home. I have been reaching out to my peers asking how I can move forward with my work and this was one idea I was glad to execute. It has given me so many great opportunities to connect to models I have worked with in the studio. I asked a select few if they would be open to an at-home shoot and they were more than happy to oblige.
I am in love with the results and special thanks to Ethan, Victoria and Ronnie for welcoming me into your homes. The results speak for themselves, special thanks to Ronnie’s partner who agreed to also pose for me. Ronnie is a textile artist and their work can be found to purchase here.
Join us for a photo walk and investigate the details around you. Try lenses from the rental department with the digital group, or a roll of ILFORD film for your camera with the analogue crowd. Each group will walk from Beau, and for about 90 mins, observe our surroundings and photograph the details that interest us. We will be available to give you shooting tips and to provide inspiration. Even being able to have everyone participating together brings us all closer. After the official walk, you can continue on your own to explore the things and people you want to keep close to.
Each photographer will have one image selected for printing on ILFORD Gallerie paper that will be displayed in an exhibition at the shop.
Space is limited to 10 people per group so we will select 10 participants for the digital group and 10 for the film group by lottery. Walks will follow all provincial health orders in place at the time of the event and the format of the walk may need to be adjusted according to the current guidelines.
The exhibition will be on view in the Beau Photo gallery space from April 24 to May 28, 2022.
We will also publish an online gallery in this space with more of the images from the walks.
Register here: https://www.beauphoto.com/closer/
I was on my own after winning a spot in the analogue lottery. I choose a roll of 120 mm film and choose to photograph those I want to get closer to. Connections I want to cement, to get closer. Not in a romantic way, in a way that creates an authentic connection.
The image that was selected is the first one on the roll. I hope to see you at the show.
