Why I shoot photography:
Questions & Considerations of Space: photography, environments (interior | exterior), and space
My curiosity with and questioning of space began at a young age with photography. My grandfather passed down his Olympus-OM2 to me. I used (and still use) that manual camera as a means of interpreting my surroundings.
I began by asking: what is natural and what is constructed, inside and outside? Photography has been a way to question and ultimately reframe environments. This evolved from two-dimensional to three dimensional space; into analyzing, deconstructing and designing interior and exterior spaces. What characteristics do exterior environments share with interior environments. Where are exterior boundaries? What are interior boundaries? How can my photography be used as a tool to change the way we see ourselves in relationship to our built and natural environments.
I am curious about and excited by space. The places we create have the ability to reinforce a sense of place. In an increasingly digital world, this is essential.
Process:
I shoot all of my photography in analog. Film photography requires engagement with the moment at hand. Though the mechanical process of shooting and the hands-on approach to printing can be laborious, it is the lack of automation that makes these pieces special.
To print an image, I work with a photographic team to scan a negative. From there, I assess what size is best to print the image. After that, I do a series of tests to determine which paper is best for the image. The photographs are printed on museum-quality archival paper, so they will not fade over time. The resulting images have some beautiful grain (aka not crisp like an iPhone photo) and typically look best when printed smaller (around 12” x 15”).
For prints please email kristineugeniostudio@gmail.com