Lately I've been doing a small passion project studying light and shadow. Ever since, I've noticed that my colors are better and I'm more focused on what the scene/composition of a shot. I’m more concerned with what’s going on in the frame, I’m becoming more intential with what I want to capture in my photos. The movement of people, places, and atmosphere are becoming more important to me. In this project I am trying to capture what summer feels like here in Atlanta, Ga. The project is called Summer Time in Atlanta. Honestly, I don't have a real name for this project yet but so far, I can call it fun and an enjoyable experience.
I might make a book or small zine and give it to my family and friends just to say thank you for your support. I haven't posted any of this on Instagram because I'm starting not to like that platform anymore. I don't find it enjoyable, nowadays, it just doesn't seem fun. It's starting to become a huge advertising platform. I'm seeing more promotion ads when I log on then post of people I follow or family members.
I am honestly loving not posting any of my work to Instagram and I am loving the photos that are coming from it. I'm noticing what types of compositions I like, the framing, colors, people I like to take photos of it's truly fun. I am not letting what others like dictate what I take photos of. When I posted regularly on Instagram, the value of the photo was represented or determined by who or how many people liked my photos. Looking back on it now, that's not a good way to work for an artist and ultimately discouraged me from wanting to take photos and that’s what happened. This project has really lit a fire under me to go out and take photos and if I don’t have my camera, I am looking at a scene thinking how I could compose that shot. How does the light and shadows look, how can I frame this up and so much more.
Even though I do not enjoy Instagram anymore, the plan is to go back posting in July but of old pictures I took while doing this project. Even though Instagram is horrible it's one of the only ways to gain exposure, that I know of. I want to go back already loving the work and not worrying about the likes and comments. If I could cut off the likes I would but that doesn't work with Instagram’s stupid algorithm. Going back with a much healthier mindset will ultimately be better for me in the long run.
Anyway, here are some of the photos I've done so far for this project. I hope you enjoy them:
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