FlakPhoto Digest is a free, reader-supported publication. Writing this newsletter takes hours of work. If you appreciate my writing, consider becoming a paid subscriber. For $5/month, paid subscriptions keep the FlakPhoto project going. Thanks so much for your financial support. I appreciate it! I love thinking about photography. Why do people practice it? What does it mean to us, and why does it matter? I always say photography is good for you, and I believe that more and more every day. At a high level, photography heightens our awareness of the world. It helps us see and understand the things that surround us. And it can connect us with each other. We screened GRAIN: Analog Renaissance in Madison last night — the inaugural film in the documentary series Jim Kreul and I are developing at the Arts + Literature Laboratory this fall. I loved this movie and want more folks to see it. A small group of photographers, primarily analog imagemakers, came out to see the show, and we had a wide-ranging discussion following the movie. It was a lot of fun, and I’m glad everyone enjoyed themselves. I woke up thinking about it this morning, which is always a good sign. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, please do. You won’t regret it. The film's crux is that analog photography is a special art and a particularly unique imagemaking experience. But the movie is about much more than this. I found myself getting emotional at times because the artists in GRAIN were so sincere about the medium and their work. I recognized a few faces — Daniel Arnold, Joni Sternbach, and Geoffrey Berliner, among others — and their passion was palpable. I’ve previously written about darkroom photography, and the film reminded me that the photographers who shoot film keep a powerful tradition alive. These days, we can’t take that for granted. Artificial intelligence, computational photography, and voice-operated devices push us to embrace a way of life that’s easier, more “convenient,” and less hands-on. I loved hearing the artists in the film share their philosophies about analog photography and what it means to them. It’s much more than mere art or craft. These people are genuinely moved by working with film. It’s a soulful experience and one that has changed their lives. I’m in awe of photographers. Their cameras transform the world into something else, something meaningful and potent. Photographers make beauty out of the ordinariness of everyday life. I find that magical and incredibly inspiring. I was buzzing on my walk home last night because spending time in the company of imagemakers always gives me a boost. We’re building a community here at ArtLitLab, and it feels good. Finding your photo people is essential. I know you can relate. I wonder if you might tell me about your work. Do you shoot film? What does it mean to you? Why does it still matter? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts with me. Uncropped film screening on November 14. Save the date: We’re screening D. W. Young’s documentary Uncropped at ArtLitLab on Thursday, November 14. I hope you can join us. It’s a sunny day here in Madison today. I hope it’s gorgeous wherever you are. Have a great weekend! I would love for more folks to hear about FlakPhoto. Word of mouth is how this spreads, and every little bit helps. Please tell your friends! |
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