I met Alex the other week in Westside to capture the last glimpse of the fading light. A while ago we realized we both have an affinity for film cameras. Her, the Instax, and for me, the Diana +.
While I can never get any of my Diana+ pictures to turn out, she took one of my dearest pictures of Maisy and me.
So we walked around the neighborhood. We snapped pictures with film, and I took the same picture again with my digital camera to make sure I had recorded the moment just in case the first try didn't turn out.
I haven't developed the film yet, but I had to share these pictures. Alex exudes such a confidence and coolness in front of the camera. It's not tangible, it's just that feeling she pushes through every photo with her stare.
I still feel awkward both behind and in front of the camera. Like I don't really belong either place.
But driving home that night, I whispered to myself that it has to be less about just proving myself for others. It has to be an urge to take a leap, to capture the setting sun with a new friend, and trying to chase the light in every moment.
How fun and these pictures turned out great. I love the idea of not needing to prove yourself either.
ReplyDeleteThese shots are great! Alex is looking too cool for school here. :)
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-Ashley
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I feel the same exact way, I feel awkward in both situations. I just love these photos, especially the ones with the sunflowers :)
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What a fun night! Your photos turned out great, which totally means you're a natural behind the camera. But I've also seen you work it in front too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Kari! I love the light coming through on the street pics.
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Great pictures! How gorgeous is that picture of the Kauffman center??
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Wonderful pictures Kari, you have a real talent for this. I know exactly what you mean about feeling awkward in front of and behind the camera, I'm exactly the same. I love your wise words about taking a leap and chasing the light in every moment. Lovely. I shall try and do that too. CJ xx
ReplyDelete{emoji with heart eyes} these are some of my favorite pictures you've taken! Love the golden hour shots of you and your creative like-minded friend exploring. I like how you described her as a subject. You can see and feel that through the photos. I love the one of you with the flower eyes. One of my favorites of you!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love that you girls did this! Golden hour and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove these images, and so glad I got to explore this very area last week! :) XO
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