Experimentation
I organize a monthly photowalk here in Phoenix as a way to introduce people to “what it is”, I do when I’m out photographing on the street. It is all about having a good time and getting out there to make some images. I try to be open about my process and help them find their own voice. I find the group full of energy and it’s refreshing to see so much diversity in the image making. I’ve been doing my thing for so long that I know exactly what I’m looking for and how to ignore the noise of information that you’ll find on the street. In the process I lose some of the play or experimentation that I felt when I first started. Having a group creates a completely different experience and today I was able to relax and try out some new things that interested me.
Boundaries
I still give the advice to find something to focus on or search for during the walk. It is good to have boundaries because they give you a place to start. It seems that to be an artist you need to find a certain comfort in exploring those limits and bending the rules. That is when your work will start to evolve and refine into a personal expression.
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Win stuff!
Those that participate the most will win stuff! Up for grabs: a signed copy of Phoenix 22, a Tyson Crosbie Photography Tshirt (morse code), and several signed 5×8 prints.
