22: My Chat with Allison Jacobs

In this episode, Allison Jacobs discusses her love for photographing the beach and water. She explains that while she doesn't consider herself a traditional landscape photographer, she is drawn to the beach and water because it brings her peace and calmness. Allison also talks about her experimentation with different photography styles and techniques, including film soup and double exposures. She emphasizes the importance of keeping photography fun and stress-free, and shares her love for vintage cameras and the stories they hold.

Takeaways

Find inspiration in places that bring you peace and calmness.

Experiment with different photography styles and techniques to keep your work fresh and exciting.

Don't be afraid to try different cameras and film stocks to find what works best for you.

Keep photography fun and stress-free by focusing on the joy of creating and connecting with other photographers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:43 Being Drawn to Water and the Beach

03:41 The Solitude and Details of Beach Photography

04:36 The Influence of Impressionism in Photography

05:30 Experimenting with Different Photography Styles

08:31 The Contrast Between the Beach and the City

09:43 The Challenge of Composition and Finding Interest

11:51 Finding Inspiration Outside of Familiar Environments

13:07 Keeping Photography Fun and Stress-Free

14:51 The Stories and Connections of Vintage Cameras

15:17 The Joy of Shooting with Other Photographers

19:55 The Importance of Loving the Medium You Use

22:30 The Challenges of Shooting with Different Cameras

25:44 The Love for Different Film Stocks

28:47 The Versatility of Kodak Gold 200

34:25 Preview of the Analog Artist Retreat Photo Walk

Find Allison on Instagram @allisonjacobs

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