When I was five, I remember vividly unwrapping my birthday present in bed. My parents sat on opposite sides of that twin sized mattress awaiting my delight.
And delight it was. For underneath the wrapping paper was my very first camera. A 1984 Fisher Price: deep blue, with durable black siding, and a large yellow button that let you know your shot was taken. It took 110 mm film and was topped with the gloriously large flash cube.
I've been addicted to photos ever since.
It was also the camera that taught me know matter how basic your materials, a person can capture and create amazing things.
And so, more than 25 years later, I found myself walking, finding a bench, and needing to document the emotions I couldn't control. Not having the Fisher Price Camera, I reached instead for my iPhone 3G and took a picture. The next night, I took a few more...followed by many more on many evening walks.
My Mom says I should entitle it, "Girl Waiting." I feel "Searching" is a more accurate word. For now though, I leave it untitled. Because though I have rendered this film, the creation process is never over.
4 months, a girl with an iPhone and two walking feet (typically protected by Keen): This is what I created.
(Music is from the amazing local talents of the former SLC band Gerald Music "Are We Hyphenated?"
1 comment:
I like this video a lot! I love how different and creative it is! The music fits wonderfully (reminds me of something DJ Shadow would produce). Do wish the quality of the video was better because you are a very beautiful lady!
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