Silver Gelatin
photographic essay
What is more important than
capturing the essence of an experience or a memory?
In my mind there is a constant effort to remove distractions, directing my attention to composition and movement.
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If decluttering a frame is not possible,
shifting my perspective is crucial.
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Warmth or coldness are not constrained through a Kelvin Temperature scale,
it can be conveyed in the most restrictive of colour palettes.
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It can be either something weathered or imperfect,
but I seek character everywhere.
Something that tells a story.
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Simplicity impacts my emotions like nothing else.
It can be soothing or sometimes quite the opposite.
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Also, everything looks more dramatic on black & white film.
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Connecting and interacting with
your environment changes your perspective.
Stories about what we had, and what we lost...
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Power comes from truth.
Same principle applies to visual storytelling.
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Was it even ours to begin with?