cclap photo feature: francesca marie
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Every week the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography releases a small PDF featuring an interesting photographer, which is then collected up later in our monthly magazine. The January 11th 2013 feature is Florida photographer Francesca Marie. See all our features at [cclapcenter.com/features].TRANSCRIPT
Location: South Florida
What I shoot has to do with what I feel and the feelings of those around me. I like to capture the
honesty of raw emotions. A sense of intimacy and nostalgia are often key components in my work.
Do you shoot on film or digitally? Why?
I shoot film. Shooting digitally just doesn’t feel right; I do not like the instant gratification or the resulting image. The quality of the finished
photo and the craftsmanship that come with shooting film is what I love.
Your friends are often shown in vulnerable positions in your work. What do they think about
being the subjects of your photos?
Most of them have in a way embraced the fact that they are commonly the subjects in my work. A few have mentioned that they even appreciate that I have captured them in that state because
it has helped them feel comfortable in their skin.
Your friends are often shown in vulnerable positions in your work. What do they think about
being the subjects of your photos?
Most of them have in a way embraced the fact that they are commonly the subjects in my work. A few have mentioned that they even appreciate that I have captured them in that state because
it has helped them feel comfortable in their skin.
Many of the places where you shoot look almost post-apocalyptic in nature. Do
you specifically go and try to find such places for your photos?
I am definitely drawn to places that have that feel, though I wouldn’t say I go out
and look for them.