Print a Month Project
Starting in July, I’m starting a new project to help sharpen my skills and maintain a consistent production. The basic principles are as follows:
- Every month I take a new picture
- That picture is then manipulated and prepared to the best of my ability
- The final result is a matted print
The goals are to fine tune my process, try new techniques, and increase my proficiency. The reason for dealing with a print is is for the work to reach its full potential.
Why every month, and not every week or every day? Mainly because I want to have an attainable goal. Something that is reasonable for me to do, yet will push me. Due to my schedule between work and church, I have far less time than I really want in the darkroom. I’m trying to make better use of my time in the darkroom. Additionally, the goal of one print a month allows me to really dig deep into a print and experiment with ways to make it better through dodging, burning, toning, or more creative approaches.
