Last year, I tried doing a picture a day. That failed when Julie and I started the big summer push. I still have tons of pics that I took during that time that have sat archived until I get a moment to sit down and go through them. It was a cool idea, but one that was easily pushed aside when we started shooting 600-800 pictures per day.
The itch I'm feeling now is different. It's more project orientated; less of an exercise and more of a long term goal. It's something I can take my time with and won't require day-to-day thought. Back in September, Julie and I bought a Canon EOS 60D. The camera is great, but the aspect that interests me the most is it's video capabilities.
I've dabbled with video several times in the past, but have never had constant access to something that produces the quality of video that the 60D does. Now that I have this tool, I feel I need to use it. That's where the problem lies; I'm not a videographer. I understand how to use the camera, I know how to make images that are visually appealing, but I don't know how to create a visual narrative through video. What do I film? What story am I trying to tell? Who are the participants? Wanting to be a filmmaker and knowing what to film are two completely different areas.
So, if anyone has an idea to pitch and would like to collaborate, I'm here to listen!
Another itch that has started recently has been my desire to get back into doing single, individual portraiture. Most of the work I've done recently has been couples and families, and I love it, but I do miss the "fine art" aspect of working with just one person; not really posing them, but simply capturing images that reflect who that person is. A good portion of my early work was this way, and I've gotten away from it as I've expanding into more commercial work. It was always fun and I feel some of my best work comes from this time.
And as before, if anyone is interested, let's talk!
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