Photography projects.
I don’t want to say it is a must because many photographers aren’t as serious about photography. Some take photos because they enjoy it. It serves as a personal means of saving memories and events. For those who are more interested in photography as something else – let’s say learning about yourself, the process and exploring other facets – a photography project is worth the effort.
They come in all shapes and sizes. From the short ones where you capture a specific color or event or type of scene. To ones which go on for decades. A photographer which comes to my mind is Ben Horne. I’m not sure if he classifies his work as a project but to me it is a great example of the longer term when it comes to photography.
I looked through my photos and found I had (inadvertently) started a project.
I had regularly been taking photos of an apartment complex in the area where I live. These photos were primarily done during the afternoons. As I found myself doing more photography in the evenings at home I started to consider long exposure photography.
Long (no pun) story short for the past year I’ve been taking photos of these apartments. The idea of a zine started taking shape a few months ago and since then I started working on the photos, the zine and all the other details around it. Over December I’ve been working on and off on the zine. Between work and well, work I only had weekends and evenings to finish this. I spoke to a few people and bounced ideas of them.
I finished my zine earlier today after sitting down and “strapping in” as they say online. I worked through the images and created something which I think you’ll enjoy. The photos are accompanied by some quotes from the movie Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Worth the watch if you aren’t familiar with his work.
With all this said you can download my first zine here. I’m interested to hear you thoughts on this. Suggestions and critiques also welcome.
Thanks for reading : )