First round of film processed from the archiving/testing – got a load of scanning to do but here’s the first bit…and it’s 120 slide film.
So yes…that’s the first batch of film. Got a load of scanning to be getting on with tomorrow and I’ll have all my 35mm stuff done then too. Trying to work out how to take this forwards, and to be honest I’m not too sure…I just managed to win a projector for 3 quid so maybe I’ll work that into it, and maybe I should do more work in the garden next time I’m home. Fingers crossed it doesn’t snow then.
Also shit digital…but just wait for the film shots – I’m actually excited about that.
So yes, the project…it’s kind of developed into looking at objects, souvenirs and collections and the way our everyday items live on beyond us. I think that’s maybe something that I’ve found hard to deal with – that after someone close to us dies, their possessions still remain to remind us of them having lived, whether this may be a good thing or not. I’m not really sure how to continue this strain of thought…to be honest I’m at a bit of a brick wall/mental block and it’s irritating as hell.
So if this doesn’t make any sense, well SORRY!
Hmm…not too sure how to take this further and fully explore this idea.
So. I hate digital. This is a fact. Unfortunately for my hatred however, I must grudgingly accept that it can be fairly useful. I feel dirty saying that. Ugh. Anyway, considering I am about a million miles from any sort of dark room facility and polaroid decided to end all of my dreams, I have to use shitdigital in order to test and actually see what I am doing.
I think that the fact I have to justify my use of digital proves just how much I do detest it.
First step in the Final Major – space and the Family Home. Let’s go through the keyhole kids!
So yeah, please ignore the shitdigital aspect of these – I have shot this on film (which will be much better) but I get a bit impatient being isolated in an old house for three weeks. Been using slide film for the first time in my life and I.Am.EXCITED. Fact. Unfortunately, it’s been snowing like crazy – actual blizzards have taken place, which is very pretty but not exactly the aesthetic I was looking for in my project. But hell, I just have to work with it, right?
So after all the dramz of work and the being kicked out of our flat, I decided to run away from all of my problems (you know, the heroic thing) and hide away in my homely village of Meikle Wartle. I’m so mature these days.
Anyway, considering my Final Major Project is about my Mum and the ideas of loss and mourning, being home is really the best (and highly necessary) place for me to be right now.
I’m going to start testing out my ideas this week and begin shooting, which is going to be pretty exciting. I think I maybe need to get a few things straight and sorted out in my head so this is a really good way to get that done. I’m going to be mainly shooting on film so I’ll need to wait until I get back to London to be able to develop things, however I’m going to do draft shots on digital (just to get the composition and everything sorted) so that I’m not wasting my film and depleting my funds excessively, so I should have some preliminary tests up by the end of the week.
Yesterday I quit my job. This is possibly the scariest and yet most liberating thing I have ever done. Fact. So now I’m unemployed and searching for a new flat, whilst also attempting to complete a pretty intense Final Major Project. I’m thinking this term is going to be slightly stressful. Joy.
Positive thinking.
SO…these are the aims and goals for 2010 – LET’S DO THIS!
Become a better and more confident photographer – Get testing!
Work like a maniac on my Final Major Project.
Sort out a business plan and actually set up the imaginary magazine. Let’s get physical.
Find a new job to pay the rent….for the new flat I also need to find…
Let’s begin. What are your aims and goals for the new year?
Whilst I am fully aware that I am seven hours premature in posting but hey, I’ve always liked to be a little bit ahead of my time…
So I know I’ve already posted this highly amusing youtube video of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, but I do feel that this is pretty representative of the shapes we should all be pulling tonight. I think we can all learn from this:
So with these fabboo movings, let’s all of us have a good old merry happy New Years eve party time. See you next year!
Well nearly…but I’m going home for Christmas today and will be officially cut off from all things technology-related. Back to the sleepy little village in North Scotland for (fingers crossed) a white Christmas. So it is for this reason that I am going to say a big (and slightly premature) MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone – will be back soon.
So…if you still haven’t figured out what to get (me) for Christmas, here’s a nudge in the right direction; the Digby and Iona direction. Considering I am a little amatcha (think Christian Bale and his viral rant) I’m not gonna go into full-on PR mode but with these beauties, it’s ok - they are bloody wonderful and totally speak for themselves.
Get prepared to do a little drool…
And now for my personal favourites (hint hint):
Truly what dreams are made of.
Now onto the highly important discount! Go and hunt here, peruse the intense catalogue of beauties and try (if you can) to decide on some purchases, then when your all ready to trade some moolah for gold just remember this: type ‘holiday’ in at checkout and be in awe as you save 20% of your moolah for all that wonderment.
So these were the two images I used for my final response to the whole desire projectimondos. My idea was based around Alienation and Belonging and the notion of hoarding objects, clothes, souvenirs etc. to bring someone closer. Et Voila!
A London College of Fashion student with a nice little part-time styling job. I like using old film camera's and planning out my imaginary magazine. Big stampy heels are good fun too.
