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Today, we are talking about my lovely VSCO Selects feature y’all [!!!!!!]
First off, it came completely out of left field.
Like this was literally a joke. a practice sesh. a rough draft even.
A few months ago, I got curious about VSCO’s newest MONTAGE feature, and wanted to get a little practice in with layering photos and videos and creating moods. I wanted to explore this new form of visual storytelling because I am literally [redacted] at layering stuff.
Without thinking I inserted this video clip that I shot at Boston Harbor, unpublished self-portrait from last summer, and a color study of my graduation flowers. I [unintentionally] made a thing!! I [without completely overthinking it] curated a mood that is very calming, peaceful, serene.
and that’s it. that’s the process.
I created it. shared it, and thought nothing of it.
But VSCO saw me.
And months later, here I am being featured on their social media.
[And might I add that I wasn't featured as part of a curated collection of images and videos by different artists. I AM THE FEATURE BABYYYYYYY.]
I am so grateful to be a part of the VSCO community. Ever since I grew more comfortable with sharing my work on the VSCO platform, I’ve seen an actual change in the way that I create and process my work. I don’t feel the need to be “perfect” and have it all figured out. I always say that VSCO is my photography sketch book because I can freely get curious, explore ideas, and share my process. The genuine love and support that I get from the VSCO community is madness and it drives me to keep learning, exploring, and sharing.
What I love about the VSCO platform is that you truly have the freedom to explore whatever you are curious about without feeling the need to keep up with the algorithm, likes, pleasing others etc. You even get creative challenges (#VSCOCHALLENGES ) that push you to explore different aspects of your creativity that you never even considered. i.e. me and montages XD
In conclusion, thank you @VSCO for the feature!
Thank you for seeing me, validating my work and sharing my story with the VSCO community.
I truly appreciate it.
On the days when I just couldn't sit through journaling prompts or memory archives, I pulled out my camera. And here the results—
Read MoreSpent the day in the city on a school trip and wanted to share some moments that I captured on #35mm film. Enjoy xx
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