LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process HT2360 - Seeing in SIXES, Road Edition
Aug 25, 2025
Planning a road trip isn’t just about the route; it’s also about how to capture the journey. Discover innovative photographic strategies, including the intriguing 'Seeing in Sixes' technique that weaves a narrative through interconnected images. Join in as the speaker shares insights from an epic two-month adventure, rethinking how to approach photography on the road!
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Two-Month Road Photography Trip
- Brooks Jensen is on a two-month, ~12,000-mile road trip photographing from New York to the West Coast and Colorado.
- He will continue producing daily 'Here's a Thought' episodes while traveling and speaking at two events.
Two Default Photo Strategies
- Brooks contrasts two common photographic strategies: trophy hunting for spectacular images and gathering assets without a set objective.
- He notes trophy shots are meant to be displayed prominently while gathering assets supports discovering projects later.
Seeing In Sixes Reveals Hidden Projects
- Seeing in Sixes emphasizes storytelling by grouping images that reinforce and expand each other's meaning.
- Brooks finds this method repeatedly inspiring because it reveals threads and projects hidden in one's catalog.
