Just recently I decided to shoot loneliness for an entire week. I wanted to shoot many different kinds of loneliness. I wanted to get creative, have some fun, and bring a needed spark back into my photography. I’ve certainly been feeling lonely here in KC, MO. Things are going decently, I’m just lacking a real connection to anyone. And thusly I present to you, my photographic journey through loneliness.
June 22, 2008 : Empty Loneliness
June 23, 2008 : Insecure Loneliness
June 24, 2008 : Desolate Loneliness
June 25, 2008 : Alienated Loneliness
June 26, 2008 : Disconnected Loneliness
June 27, 2008 : Friday Night Loneliness
June 28, 2008 : Not So Lonely Loneliness
June 30th, 2008 at 10:36pm
John
Lately I’ve felt a creative lull. I’ve been working on my Picture A Day project now for over 6 months. I have yet to miss one single day. I feel proud of that fact, but I also feel like I’m in a bit of a rut. When I first started this project I saw my photography skills jump quite often. Now, not so much. I’m still learning new things, it just isn’t happening as fast.
This my be in part due to the fact that I’m stuck in a dorm room (with a roommate) for the summer. I wasn’t able to bring all of my equipment (which isn’t much, but helped) and I don’t have much room with which to work. There is also the fact that the people surrounding me are not the creative or artistic types. They are beer drinking sports guys, you know guys guys. Which is cool and all, I know personally that the dose of masculinity has been good for me. The problem is that I can’t find much inspiration around me in the dorm. I would love to get out into Kansas City and explore the arts, but I can’t find anyone who is willing to do this with me. Meeting people that I really get along with has been a constant problem in my life. I don’t think I’m social enough to meet people in a ‘cold’ environment. In some circumstances I’m fine, but most I’m just terrible. So for now, I continue on clinging to that last little bit of creativity I have for the moment, but I’m lacking overall vision. In many many ways I feel like I’m lacking vision. So tonight, in the midst of all my goings on, as well as some strange looks, outburst, and laughter, I shoot this photograph. I hope you enjoy. I hope you feel. I hope you see.
Lacking Vision
June 16th, 2008 at 11:42pm
John
I’ve been waiting to get some good pictures of ants for some reason. Today I finally got some shots of which I can be really proud. Take a look for yourself and then leave a comment anywhere you like.
Hold Still For Just A Moment
Ants In My Pants
[try viewing this one extra large]
June 11th, 2008 at 09:02pm
John
I got a new fedora over the weekend. Check it out. I’m so effing cool.
Black and White Self Portrait
[see more self portraits]
June 02, 2008 : My New Hat
[from my "Picture A Day" project"]
All in all, I like my new hat. What do you think?
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:35pm
John
