In this episode of "The Camera Cafe Show," we delve into the world of how to setup your personal documentary photography projects with Carolyn Mendelsohn, a UK-based Nikon Ambassador, RPS Ambassador and multiple award-winning photographer. Carolyn is renowned for her evocative portraiture and compelling storytelling, and she shares her inspiring journey from acting to photography and how her theater background enriched her approach to visual narratives.
Carolyn explores her acclaimed personal documentary projects, including "Being Inbetween," capturing pre-adolescence in girls, "Hardy and Free," and "Living with Dementia." We discuss the profound impact of these projects, both on her audience and her subjects. Carolyn reveals her artistic process, her approach to long-term projects, and how she captures the essence of her subjects with sensitivity and depth.
Some Key Takeaway Moments in Carolyn's Episode:
· Long-term Documentary Projects: Discover Carolyn’s approach to personal documentary photography projects, including strategies for maintaining depth and continuity over time.
· Gear: Carolyn discusses her preferred camera equipment and how it supports her in capturing intimate and authentic portraits, offering personal documentary photography tips.
· Balancing Personal and Professional Work: Insights on balancing personal artistic projects with professional work, maintaining creative integrity, and sustaining a career in documentary photography.
· Dealing with Creative Blocks: Carolyn’s strategies for overcoming creative blocks, emphasizing patience, observation, and deep connections with subjects.
· Mentoring and Teaching: Carolyn’s advice for aspiring photographers on developing skills and finding a unique voice in personal documentary photography projects, including Through Our Lens - a workshop and mentoring program that enables people to tell their stories through the medium of photography.
· Future Projects: A preview of Carolyn’s upcoming projects and themes, reflecting her ongoing evolution as an artist and storyteller.
This episode with Carolyn is essential for anyone interested in the art of documentary photography and starting personal projects.
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Website: https://www.carolynmendelsohn.com/
Through Our Lens: https://www.throughourlens.co.uk/
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