The year is winding down and I’m moving into contemplation. There are still a few orders to get shipped out for the holidays, and a class to teach but everything is in the downward slope part of the task. Loose ends are tying up. I am starting to look forward to the decreased business obligations of the winter and the time that will allow me to spend on just shooting.
I want to put the digital toys down this winter and just use the holga. It’s been a hard year, photographically, for a lot of reasons and I think that’s distracted me from focusing on making images that move me. It’s easy to get caught up in feeling like I’m on a treadmill of having to have more images, new images, to show instead of letting my own, naturally rather slothful, work process plod along in my own preferring-to-marinate-in-stuff-for-a-while-before-I-do-it way. I need to walk that labyrinth a little more slowly and deliberately for a while, I think.
This is such a cool image. I love your personal Holga work.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts behind this image. I hope you find the balance. Cant wait to see more images where you shoot for yourself. I am doing this now for a few months using instagram and focusing just on composition and light. Looking forward exploring film and my digi camera.
Love the image and love your thoughts. I feel much the same. It’s very tempting to get rid of my FB account for just that reason. I’m so, so close to doing it……..completely remove the temptation to post. Plus FB is getting more and more annoying to use!! I haven’t used film for many years, but I bet using film would slow down the process too. Using your Holga for the winter may be your perfect solution. I find my work is much better and I’m much happier when I’m not on that treadmill.
Your work is always so interesting and unique – there is always such emotion in them.
Very nice shot! Love the composition:)
Very well said and I for one am so excited to see what you produce this winter. You are always an inspiration. This labyrinth image is so appropriate, lovely.
what a beautiful image. so interesting.
I love this image Stacie, I feel like I am moving with her. I can’t wait to see more of the Holga photos.
Such a great image!! Enjoy your time off!! I need it too! Just as I keep thinking a break is coming my phone rings again…it’s a good problem to have but a challenge to keep up with at times!
Beautifully written (and photographed!). Such an important reminder for all of us artists. Your works is so beautiful and moving – please DO take the time to marinate – I love seeing what you come up with.
So lovely. The words and the image. Your holga work is such an inspiration. I could just stare at this image for hours. Really beautiful.
What a great reminder, and such a moving image.
Love the image, and very apropos. Good for you for focusing on your own workflow instead of trying to make things happen. Can’t wait to see what 2013 brings from you!
Love this image…so unique! Beautifully written as well!
Beautiful! I always love your work!
LOVE your work!
I always love seeing your work, Stacie. Can’t wait to see what you come up with this winter!
Love this image and I just looked at it for the longest time.
Completely beautiful, your work is so refreshing and thoughtful. Looking forward to seeing more of your holga work this winter!
I enjoyed your post and I can certainly relate.
Very cool shot! Your work is just so fun to look at!
Wonderfully written Stacie! I am really happy for you and I am glad this terrible year has a silver lining. I am looking forward to seeing what 2013 is going to bring you – I am sure it will be fabulous.
I always love your work, Stacie. Your words hold true for so many of us. Beautiful image.
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Great post! Looking forward to seeing what you do this winter