Zacharia and Victoria: December 31st, 2009!

 Curious Imagery, Photography, Wedding  1 Response »
Jan 272010
 

This last Christmas break, I got to capture my sister in law’s wedding and New Years Eve reception/party. The weather was cold and rainy, which made the outdoor pictures an adventure, but we all survived! Zach and Tori were really relaxed, so I think that rubbed off on everybody else. I may be biased, but I think their reception was also the funnest I’ve ever been too. Congratulations on getting off to a great start!

In addition to the highlights posted below, you can see the full gallery here: http://curiousimagery.zenfolio.com/zach_and_tori. If you purchase prints, make sure to enter the coupon code “colonel sanders” to get 10% off your order!

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 Posted by Daniel at 9:08 pm

Call for Ideas – Shifting Perspectives

 Creative Exploits, Shifting Perspectives - Thesis Project  No Responses »
Jan 192010
 

Last quarter I embarked on a journey that I’m very excited about. I’d like to invite you to come along!

After 3+ years of [more or less] traditional college coursework, most of this year will be spent on my senior thesis. I know I’m still stuck with myself and the real world and stuff like that, but I’m really excited! It actually seems a little too good to be true so far. Two of my favorite profs have agreed to work with me as advisers, I received an undergraduate research grant which will provide some funding, and I have a topic that I’m genuinely excited to pursue.

The clearest description of my project so far is the research grant I wrote up last quarter.

link to shifting perspectives project proposalRead the proposal here

Interested? I’d love to make room for this project to be shaped by the community around me. Here are some ways you can participate:

- Share your thoughts on why you think this matters (or doesn’t). What do you hope to get out of this undertaking?

- Suggest specific project ideas. Do you think it would be cool to do infrared pictures underwater? I may be able to actually make it happen.

- Tip me off to resources. Have you read or seen something relevant that inspired you? Do you know someone with connections (e.g. access to interesting places, imaging expertise, or personal submersibles) who might be interested in helping?

- Volunteer to help. A lot of the ideas I already have could benefit from extra hands.

- Respond to project updates here on the blog. Ideally, this could  become a forum for some interesting conversations.

Think of something brilliant? Let me know!

I can’t promise fame and glory, but I’ll be sure to acknowledge you however I can.

Tech Specs on the Project:
Project type: Comparative History of Ideas (CHID) Senior Thesis
Time frame: January-June 2010
Advised by: Paul Berger (Winter) and Phillip Thurtle (Spring)
Project Description: online here

 Posted by Daniel at 4:56 pm

Hope in a changing world?

 Interesting Stuff, Personal, Photography  4 Responses »
Jan 162010
 

Over Christmas break I stumbled across something that restored a sense of creative hope I haven’t felt in a long time.

My hometown Bellingham occupies a special place in the hearts of myself and many others. Of course it is far from perfect, but it still functions as sort of sanctuary for hold-out hippies, outdoor adventurers, writers, recluses, musicians, local business, co-ops, gardeners, artists, and the like. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to grow up.

Recently, however, it seems that any change tends to be bad news. Out of control residential development has replaced the howls of coyotes below my parents home, truly awesome playgrounds have been torn down by new safety codes, the BNSF railway continues to own most of our state coastline, access points to rivers and trails regularly get sealed off, businesses gentrify or are replaced by national chains, and suburban retirement destinations stamp over local wild places. These changes seem to threaten the very identity that makes a place like Bellingham extraordinary. Is it melodramatic to describe this process as a sort of self-inflicted cultural genocide?

Please join me for a short photo story. As you read, you might consider some of the questions that this adventure provoked me to re-ask:

  • Is the tragedy of the commons without exception? Is it possible to share materially without being completely taken advantage of?
  • As a society, are we a curse on the land? Is it possible for our actions to have a neutral or positive visual and environmental impact?
  • On a more general level, is our built infrastructure destroying the substance that keeps our hearts alive?
  • Can we do anything worthwhile in the public domain without getting shut down?
  • In a context of deep sadness, can we still experience playfulness and wonder?

What do you think? I’d love to hear everyone’s $0.02 in the comments.

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 Posted by Daniel at 11:51 am

Gallery Store Online

 Curious Imagery, Curious News, Photography  1 Response »
Jan 082010
 

Since I made my first batch of photo notecards a long long time ago, I’ve thought it would be cool to host an online store where people could look through my pictures, share their feedback, and buy prints if they like. I’m pleased to announce that the first generation of such a thing is now online! Check it out here.

Most of the images are from the inspiration gallery on my website. Toward the end there are some brand new shots from the last couple months. This model of a store is a bit of an experiment, so I welcome feedback both on the organization and pricing… consider yourself a Beta tester of this iteration.

If you do place an order, use the coupon code “Get Curious!” for $5 off any order of $25 or more (valid until the end of March). Also make sure to check out options for canvas gallery wraps, mounting, and framing.

 Posted by Daniel at 2:02 pm
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