Welcome to 30.
The premise of this project is simple: use my camera until it dies.
There are a few reasons I want to pursue this project. An element of burgeoning anti-consumerist ideals, a dearth of discipline, a need for mastery in my 30s, all things that provide continuous fuel. The engine, however, is a resurfacing respect and love for the art of photography and for myself. But I digress—you can read more about the pillars of this project here.
A camera’s shutter is expected to last 150,000 clicks. Let’s get started.
The Streams
Alongside photographs, my goal is to capture life in as much depth as possible, covering a wide range of emotions and events. If you would like to follow along my progress, there are a few moving parts to be aware of:
1) Dailies
There is no plan to post daily, but I will be documenting some sort of behind-the-scenes or POV footage from each time I take my camera out. If these end up being edited, I will be posting them to my Instagram page. Here you will be able to see some of the highlights.
2) Blog
I intend to post once at the end of each month. Posts will consist of my favourite photos taken that month and any relevant thoughts or takeaways.
3) YouTube
A combination of 1 and 2; I will be posting videos to my channel when it seems appropriate or relevant. Most likely these will consist of POV videos, vlogs, or reflections.
4) Zines
Roughly every year, I hope to put together a zine consisting of the most meaningful or memorable photos. Most likely digital for the first few, but eventually I do hope to produce something physical to keep and share.
5) Photobook
If all goes well, then I hope to have taken some photos worth printing by the end of this project. Once the camera dies, or once I turn 40, I intend to carefully curate the best photos and produce a book.
