Letter to Inspirational Artist
Dear AW,
I want to thank you again for allowing me to send you a written letter for class. I am a senior at ConVal Regional High in New Hampshire. I will tell you a little about myself and my relations with photography which is not much. Basically I believe photography is a powerful art and tool that most people are privileged with. Bright, happy photos bore me, it drowns out the mystery of the moment captured. Most of all I adore pictures of movement, people, shadows (an object's ghost), patterns, and texture. Action photos are extremely lovely, like the Peggysue image where she's moving causing her to show up blurry.
My film and photo 1 class was assigned to write an artist that we were intrigued by, asking questions and opinions. I didn’t hesitate much in choosing you. I follow you on Instagram and during this class I also had the chance to look at your blog, which I can not stop returning to. Something about your photography skills has me captured. Your photos somehow make me question what's important while telling a story. For instance the chair with the cut out in the center of it in your 24 Hour Records serie, it's a piece of the night that could lead to a wild story that was stolen all in a picture.
I would love to learn about you, is photography your first job? It looks like you travel, so have your travels been dedicated to taking pictures or did you go and bring your camera? Is taking photos a business you're involved with and if it is, is it difficult? I love your vision and technique, tell me what made you so involved with photography. Do you think that the materials you use are what creates a beautiful image, what is? Where is a place you long to take photos of and why? One more question, what is your favorite color?
I would love if you’d respond but if you do not have time I understand. I would also encourage you to visit New Hampshire if you have time because at this very moment the fall foliage is amongst us. Plus I would love to meet you and talk to you more in person. Thank you again I am so thankful for your response in the first place.
Truly, Madeline