I understand your frustration. I too have a 9 to 5. However, I make it a point to carve out some creative time: usually evenings, weekends or vacation. You love photography and you will find that harmonious balance between photography and work.
Love your images and they certainly evoke a lot of emotions. I think there are a lot of people myself included that wish it was possible to be just a photographer or creative but the reality is that we often have to work to live. On a positive side though we do get the chance and opportunities to enjoy at times what makes us truely happy to ofset the reality of life.
I love seeing your videos pop up. Like a little letter from a friend. 😸 I think a lot of us struggle with the balance of the day job and creativity. I know I do. I also have a bit of an easier time with things in the warmer months, when I can more easily walk around in the morning and take photos. Though what I really want to do is set up portrait sessions in my studio/house. 🤷♂️🙈
Really enjoyed the 'authenticity' of this video. Your words and little view into your life really seemed to fit with the images you made. I especially enjoyed how you described the edit and how important it is; the difference between the reflection of reality versus the image 'feeling' more like a memory was especially enlightening. Thank you.
Hey Flora, happy new year! The portrait of your friend Daphne is stunning, and relates to what you say later, it has an ethereal, dream-like quality like a memory. As to the 9-5, I can compartmentalise my job and my photography, but the practicality of finding a couple of hours, pfff it’s hard! Also the voice over at the end was so relaxing, like ASMR!😂 Elle x
how lovely. your "creativity vs day job" dilemma made me think of this book i read a while back, by lewis hyde, "the gift", where he looks into the value of creativity in a culture of market economy, and how the gift economy and the economy of goods interact. i think you might find good food for thought in that book.
The struggle is real with a 9-5, but it's inspiring that you are showing that one can still be creative when approaching photography with personal emotion and shooting what feels right at the moment, things a 9-5 lifestyle tends to suppress. Just like when I was younger I somehow managed to set aside my school and job worries for the moment and switch my brain into photography mode. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and images... btw, you friend is lovely as well. Great shot of her in that first one.
It's a difficult one the work, life balance, it's important for a healthy mind to get as much leisure time doing the things you enjoy doing! We all have to pay our bills though. The trick is getting a job that doesn't feel like 'work', if it's something you enjoy doing! Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming that someone actually pays me to drive classic cars! 😮
I used to use this delta 3200 filter from RNI filters in Lightroom but i don't like anymore the washed out look. It seems to me like a huge waste to spend so much money on film and not photograph people, I wouldn't waste a single shot on empty places
Only buying photo gear I "need"😳What a novel idea. I think I've made huge mistakes. The one invaluable commodity, that one should never spend frivolously, is one's time.
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Thanks for sharing! Love the shots you got there!
Thank you!
Work feeds your belly .Photography feeds your soul. There is a balance you will find.
Work also pays for that film.
Loved every picture you made!
I like the way you share your authentic feelings and emotions.
Thank you!
Keep up the good work! Great video ❤
Loved the first portrait of your friend. Very cool to make the flatness of the film match the memory.
This portrait was my favorite of the film too!
Thanks for posting this, Flora. Finding balance in life is always a struggle. That's what makes it interesting! :)
I understand your frustration. I too have a 9 to 5. However, I make it a point to carve out some creative time: usually evenings, weekends or vacation.
You love photography and you will find that harmonious balance between photography and work.
WOOOWW I love this video!! such a good and honest vibe and the photography is 👌 - Im subbed !!!
Thank you so much for tuning in :)
Love your images and they certainly evoke a lot of emotions. I think there are a lot of people myself included that wish it was possible to be just a photographer or creative but the reality is that we often have to work to live. On a positive side though we do get the chance and opportunities to enjoy at times what makes us truely happy to ofset the reality of life.
Maybe one day we will 📸✨❤️
I love seeing your videos pop up. Like a little letter from a friend. 😸 I think a lot of us struggle with the balance of the day job and creativity. I know I do.
I also have a bit of an easier time with things in the warmer months, when I can more easily walk around in the morning and take photos. Though what I really want to do is set up portrait sessions in my studio/house. 🤷♂️🙈
Really enjoyed the 'authenticity' of this video. Your words and little view into your life really seemed to fit with the images you made. I especially enjoyed how you described the edit and how important it is; the difference between the reflection of reality versus the image 'feeling' more like a memory was especially enlightening. Thank you.
Happy to hear that! Thank you for watching till the end :)
Hey Flora, happy new year! The portrait of your friend Daphne is stunning, and relates to what you say later, it has an ethereal, dream-like quality like a memory. As to the 9-5, I can compartmentalise my job and my photography, but the practicality of finding a couple of hours, pfff it’s hard! Also the voice over at the end was so relaxing, like ASMR!😂 Elle x
Love this video. I feel your struggle and I love your photos!
how lovely. your "creativity vs day job" dilemma made me think of this book i read a while back, by lewis hyde, "the gift", where he looks into the value of creativity in a culture of market economy, and how the gift economy and the economy of goods interact. i think you might find good food for thought in that book.
I’m happy you are making videos again. I often feel inspired the create photos after watching your videos. 🎉
This is so great to hear, thank you!
The struggle is real with a 9-5, but it's inspiring that you are showing that one can still be creative when approaching photography with personal emotion and shooting what feels right at the moment, things a 9-5 lifestyle tends to suppress. Just like when I was younger I somehow managed to set aside my school and job worries for the moment and switch my brain into photography mode. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and images... btw, you friend is lovely as well. Great shot of her in that first one.
Love the look you got out of the Delta 3200. I find the film too grainy most of the time but the low contrast nostalgic look really mitigates that.
cool
Ilford DELTA 3200
It's a difficult one the work, life balance, it's important for a healthy mind to get as much leisure time doing the things you enjoy doing!
We all have to pay our bills though.
The trick is getting a job that doesn't feel like 'work', if it's something you enjoy doing!
Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming that someone actually pays me to drive classic cars! 😮
What a great job you have!
You strike me as very true.
I used to use this delta 3200 filter from RNI filters in Lightroom but i don't like anymore the washed out look. It seems to me like a huge waste to spend so much money on film and not photograph people, I wouldn't waste a single shot on empty places
Not an Ansel Adams fan, I take it?
@@ChipSuey207 His blacks are blaks, with this filter i get washed out blacks, but i can't tell how close is to the real film
Don’t get addicted off fear
Only buying photo gear I "need"😳What a novel idea. I think I've made huge mistakes. The one invaluable commodity, that one should never spend frivolously, is one's time.
disorder!!!!!