In 1-2 words, what do you shoot? Models, (/environments)
What’s your weapon of choice? If you literally mean “choice” then I guess some top of the line Cannon digital SLR with an
Underwater case and blast shield would be my answer or something that maybe I’m not even aware of yet. As to what
“Weapon” do I currently use;… why that would be a: Sony W-7 with an underwater case
Where is your favorite place on earth? Watchic pond, ME. My Grandfather had a cabin there and my family still goes there in the summer.
It’s pretty much the only place I’ve felt completely relaxed.
Why do you take pictures? The short answer is “to see things (or show things) that I/one couldn’t see without the act of taking a
picture” that may sound a little “smart-ass” but I mean it earnestly. An example in my work would be
a long exposure in a dark setting where light can "add-up" or freezing still some kind of kinetic moment. Let’s say for example; a car crashing into water. I have been making visual art since I can remember. In high school I first did some black and white photography. It felt very hands-on. Also this place called “Seattle film works” had a process that would give you prints and slides from the same roll was exciting for me. I’m not sure what was up with their process but the colors were different and weirdly vibrant. Really powerful.
I went to the San Francisco Art Institute (94) majoring in painting and drawing. Those were basically
“pre-digital” times so I could only afford to take "so many" shots. In 2002 my mom gave me this weird looking
2MPixel underwater (to 5ft) camera. I went pretty nuts with it & started exploring the same things that interested me about
painting and images in general. With; line, color and “texture” all having equal importance. Then setting up a tension between say straight lines and something chaotic like liquid or organic shapes/patterns.
What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead? I’m not really comfortable calling myself a photographer in any kind of exclusive sense so I'd have to
answer that I would be making images with/in some other medium. There’s a cool new show on the history
channel, it's called “life after people”. The thesis is something like "the planet will be o.k. as soon as we
are gone". Anyway it said that Styrofoam will last pretty much "forever", so that might warrant some consideration as
an alternate medium for images…
Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating? O.K.
What do you favor: B&W or Color ? I shoot color
Film or Digital ? I favor film shoot digital
Studio or Location? Both are exciting as with night and day. In the studio a photographer is able to control light as well as
many and most aspects of the subject. In my hands at least this can result in a less interesting more "sterile"
shots. Location opens it up to many unexpected elements, just by virtue of being out in the world. When I work
in the studio I like to bring in some random elements from the world outside. Say water or fire for example.
Night or Day? ^
Portrait or Landscape? Styrofoam landscape
Captain Hero or Cartman? yes
What is your most treasured possession? Definitely not my current camera, I'd say it would have to be my eyes.
Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie? "Powers of ten" by Charles and Ray Eames
Photographer/s that inspire you? Ones that take me somewhere as opposed to showing me where they have been.
Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder? Take as many pictures as possible and then really look at them.
Any future projects or travels? Yes, and it has to do with lasers
Where can we see more of your work? On the "
Eleanor Harwood gallery" website
In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW? Thanks
Photo courtesy of the artist "Spencer Mack"
Thank you
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