January Hymn

This film was shot back in November when we visited New Orleans and walked along the bed of the Mississippi. 

Recently, I've felt so apathetic. There is just something about January that is counter productive and dim. I've been feeling uncreative recently and all I can do is blame it on the weather.

And in the meantime, here are a few answers to some of the questions I received. Thank you all so much for responding! Everyone seems so interesting and I have found some great blogs I have never visited before.

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Have you ever studied photography or any kind of art, design? If no what have you studied or what are you going to study/do?

I have. In high school I attended a specialty school for artistically gifted students, we lived in dormitories and spent every waking hour practicing art. Basically, I have a well-rounded base in all the arts. In college, I studied Art History and Photography along with Design, the humanities, and just about any other kind of art.

What do you want to do as a career when you get older? And if you could pick anything in the world to do what would it be?

I’m continuing my studies in graduate school with a focus in the history of art, conservation, and photography. In the past I have worked in galleries, museums, and archives doing everything from photographing work to setting up exhibitions. I truly enjoy learning so I think I’ve really found my nitch in life there.

I would really like to know if you have a favorite camera? I personally can get very sentimental when it comes to my cameras.

I am the same! I love all my cameras but I also have far to many cameras to pick only one.  I guess, I’m fairly partial to the newest member of my camera family, a 1949 German medium format called a Flexo (image below). It was a Christmas present from my boy.

I’d like to know what camera you use to take your photos.

Recently I’ve been using my digital, a Canon 30d. But that is mainly due to lack of funding and a few mishaps I’ve had with my film cameras (two of my favorite cameras decided to stop working). I love film but I also see the value in digital too. 

I would love to hear more about your future plans and where you find inspiration for your photos.

I really prefer not to think too much about my future. I’m a bit of an over achiever and if I focus too much on what I want as an outcome I stop enjoying life. I’m getting better but it is still very much a work in progress. So I guess right now I’d really like to get accepted into a good graduate program and save up enough money to do some traveling in Europe this summer.

As for my inspiration, I wish I knew! I’m an avid reader and recently I’ve been spending a lot of time by myself. I’m reflecting and although I feel slightly embarrassed by the work I have produced I know that I am growing and that is inspiration enough. 

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Does anyone like the Decemberists? I love them and they recently released a new album. Here's  a link to their interview and live show on npr.