Dip ticks challenge viewers to dig deeper into the meaning and impact of combined images.
Pairing photographs from different years and locations allows for new and unexpected discoveries and a fresh perspective.
Trusting intuition and seeking feedback are crucial for creating powerful pairings and strengthening the creative process.
Deep dives
The Power of Diptychs and Juxtaposition in Photography
Nina Welch-Clang explores the power of dip ticks in her new book, 'Do-A-Locks,' which showcases beautiful and surprising juxtapositions of her street photographs. Dip ticks, a combination of two separate images, create a singular art piece where the relationship between the photographs is key. By capturing similar colors, shapes, or gestures, or by creating a more nuanced connection, dip ticks challenge viewers to dig deeper into the meaning and impact of the combined images. Nina discusses her process of creating dip ticks, the storytelling potential they offer, and the joy she finds in pairing and sequencing photographs.
The Joy and Discovery of Pairing Photographs
Nina discusses her experience of pairing photographs from different years and locations, rediscovering her own images in new and unexpected ways. She finds joy and a sense of discovery in combining photographs that she would not have considered together before. This process allows her to see her photographs in a new light and experience the same feeling she had when making the original images. Nina also explores how pairing photographs challenges viewers to uncover the deeper meaning and storytelling behind the combinations.
The Importance of Trusting Your Intuition in Creating Photo Pairings
Nina emphasizes the importance of trusting one's intuition when creating pairings of photographs. Even if the connection between the images is not immediately clear, trusting the feeling and connection between them can lead to powerful and exciting discoveries. She also highlights the role of feedback and mentorship in building confidence in one's pairings, suggesting that seeking input from trusted individuals can help strengthen the creative process.
Creating Meaningful Sequences and Rhythms in Photography
Nina discusses the process of sequencing photographs and the importance of creating rhythm and pacing in a series or a book. She explores the balance between obvious visual connections and more subtle or nuanced relationships between images. Nina shares her reflection on book design and the decisions behind the presentation of her dip ticks, highlighting the desire to avoid creating a hierarchical structure within the series. She also mentions the satisfaction of rediscovering and pairing older photographs with newer ones, creating new temporal moments and connections.
Personal Background and Influences on Photography
Nina reflects on her personal background, growing up in a small town in Germany, and its influence on her photographic vision. She discusses the importance of observing people and embracing curiosity, which were fostered during her childhood spent observing others in sidewalk cafes and engaging in creative activities. Nina also talks about architecture's influence on her framing and composition and how the element of surprise in street photography, combined with her structured approach, drives her passion for the genre.
Nina Welch-Kling is a New York City-based photographer originally from a small town in southern Germany. Her background in fine art and architecture combined with a love for roaming the city streets inform her photographic depictions of everyday life. Welch-Kling holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1990) and a Master of Architecture from The University of California, Los Angeles (1993). Since 1995 she has lived in New York City raising her two, now college-aged daughters, while continuing to explore creative outlets defined by her passion for photography. Resources Nina Welch Kling Ray Metzer Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Become a Patron! Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .
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