Yesterday I met with the group of photographers who’ve signed up for our personal project workshop in Chiang Mai next June (there are still places if you’re interested). Shooting well crafted and conceptual personal work is not just for shits and giggles (though it’s a wonderful way to fuel your creativity and keep you loving
Over the last few days since my online workshop Get rep ready, I have had lots of really interesting conversations with photographers, and some of those made me think about relationship patterns and toxic cycles. In a relationship, a partner can mirror your unresolved issues. But your agent (and potentially client) relationship(s) can work this
When my daughter Indi was a toddler she hated being woken up from her afternoon naps, so instead of coaxing her out of bed, we’d have a little party. (Stay with me here.) We’d walk into her room, put on some music, and start dancing. Within seconds, a little dot would appear at our side,
Over the years I’ve talked a LOT about the difference between a test shoot and a personal shoot. (If you haven’t heard this before you can read my thoughts on this here: https://christinaforce.net/personal-work-is-not-this/) The problem with tests, is they have no depth. They’re hard for you or your agent to talk about, and barely get a
I’m currently in England, and still hearing from the Marrakech project makers , some of whom have already jumped straight their next client production. The most successful photographers in the world love doing what they do whether it’s personal work or paid work. And let’s be clear- they do BOTH. They put the same amount of energy
One of my favourite personal project briefs to photographers is to come up with a series which can be made whichever country you travel to, as well as right under your nose. It requires an overarching idea which ‘carries’ the project and shows that you’re able to travel and get consistent results. (I wrote about
This month I’ve been working with photographers joining my next Bootcamp mentoring programme, and helping them figure out their purpose, or ‘why’, and then using that information to inform a personal project. It’s a wonderful way to begin the year (and prepare for the 8 week intensive) and as always I’ve been so fascinated by
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