LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process HT2380 - Sometimes Easy, Sometimes Not
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Sep 14, 2025 Discover the intriguing dynamics of photography projects that can swing from effortless to extremely challenging. The speaker shares personal experiences from a cornfield shoot, emphasizing the creativity needed for tough subjects. Explore why some projects flow seamlessly while others demand relentless effort. This journey highlights the contrast between the exhilarating ease of engagement and the hurdles that spark innovation. A fascinating discussion on the complexities of capturing moments through a lens!
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Corn Project And The Stepladder Attempt
- Brooks Jensen describes traveling the West Coast and pursuing small seeing-in-sixes projects during his trips.
- He recounts trying a corn project and using a stepladder on his truck, which felt scary due to his fear of heights.
Familiarity Makes Seeing Easier
- Jensen notices some photographic projects “fall in your lap” while others require real work and invention.
- He links ease to prior exposure: familiarity with a subject makes seeing and composing easier.
Other Projects Fell In My Lap
- While corn proved challenging, Jensen found other projects that produced 20–40 useful images in about 30 minutes.
- Those easier projects readily yielded material for seeing-in-sixes or larger projects.
