3.1.2_PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECT
This section analyses and reflects on the results of the photographs taken with my analogue camera during the research trip.
In line with the general dynamics of this experience, the photographic project is defined by two key aspects:
1. Spontaneity and intuition as creative drivers
The vast majority of the photographs presented here were not carefully planned or taken with a clear premeditated intention. As I mentioned earlier, my main goal during this trip was to stop overthinking, to fully enjoy the present moment, to connect with nature, the stunning landscapes around us, and above all, with the people.
I was coming from a period in Barcelona where I felt creatively blocked, struggling to take action or make decisions. This journey allowed me to pause and open up. That’s why the images are the result of spontaneous moments; small inputs or instincts that caught my attention, without questioning why. This intuitive way of photographing led to a series of interesting visual results and coincidences, which I’ll explore further in this analysis.
2. Capturing the collective experience
Although the images emerged from an impulsive and reactive approach, the intention behind this project has always been to document the lived experiences of the group during this journey. As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words," and I truly believe that the photographs presented here successfully convey the emotions, connections, and atmospheres we experienced throughout the seven days.
In essence, this project offers a personal and honest visual perspective of what this research trip meant to us: a shared, natural experience, filled with moments captured through sensitivity and presence.
Before continuing with the photographic project, if you're interested in learning more about my personal relationship with photography and why I’ve chosen analogue photography as my method of expression, I invite you to visit section 0.1.3_PHOTOGRAPHY within "Hello to New Beginnings".
The photographic project has been divided into four distinct groups: Double exposure, People, Landscapes, and Curious Images.
Throughout the entire process, the aim was to capture each moment as it truly was, without forced poses, without intervention, and without any post-editing of the photographs. If you're interested in hearing a personal analysis of the images, you can check out Overthinking in Nature 3 at the end of this section.
The results are as follows:
Double exposure
For the first time during this trip, I experimented with the technique of double exposure. As the name suggests, it involves layering two photographs into a single image. When done with analogue photography, the process becomes even more intriguing, as the element of randomness is significantly amplified.
In most cases, the idea was to first capture a landscape or natural element, followed by a portrait of a person. The resulting images have not been edited nor are they digital composites. Both the selection of people and the landscapes was entirely spontaneous and unplanned.
Landscapes
This section presents a collection of landscape photographs, captured with the intention of preserving the beauty of the places we had the privilege to visit and interact with throughout this experience.
Each location offered us a unique atmosphere, whether through its light, shapes, colors, or the energy it held, and these images aim to serve as a faithful reflection of those moments of deep connection with nature and with the present moment.
People (group)
The following section presents a series of photographs of the group in the various environments we found ourselves in throughout the experience. These images capture not only the physical surroundings, but also the group dynamics, the sense of togetherness, and the spontaneous community that emerged over the days.
Each photo serves as a small record of shared moments, conversations, silences, glances, moments of rest, and walking together, scenes that, though unposed, speak to the human connection and the way the group naturally adapted to the landscapes around us.
People (Individual)
This next section is the most extensive in the project, and it gathers photographs of the different participants in this experience: the classmates with whom we shared so many meaningful moments during the journey.
The intention behind these images is to capture the essence of each person in relation to the environment and to the present moment. Some of the photos were taken spontaneously, without the subject knowing they were being photographed, in order to preserve their most natural, unguarded expression. Others are close-up portraits, where I asked them to pose, creating a direct interaction between photographer and subject.
This contrast between spontaneity and intentionality allows for an exploration of different ways of representing human presence in a setting that is both collective and deeply personal.
Curious Images
To conclude, here is a small collection of curious images that, for various reasons, I find interesting and meaningful.
Some of these photographs are close-up shots of nature, originally intended to be used as backgrounds for double exposure compositions. However, since I’m still in the process of mastering the technique, the results didn’t turn out as planned... Yet even so, these images stand on their own as visually captivating fragments.
Other photos carry a more whimsical or imaginative quality, like a close-up of snow where abstract shapes or figures can be seen, or shots of a church pierced by a beam of light, creating an almost mystical atmosphere.
Though these images don’t follow a specific narrative, they add a layer of experimentation, intuition, and visual surprise to the overall project.
Overthinking in Nature 3
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