Hello everyone!
I arrived Sunday afternoon, one week ago, and it's already been a whirlwind of adventure. I had to adjust my body clock asap as I was scheduled to start my 7 hour photography class the very next day at the Nordic Art School. It was 2am New York time, but 9am Finland time. I went to bed early, getting 11 hours of sleep, and thankfully powered through it on pure adrenaline.
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Our first project was making a pinhole camera, a simple box with a tiny pin sized hole in it. No technology necessary! I hoped this would be a captivating project, as I know many people forget you don't need digital technology to create a photograph. We then spent the rest of the week in a professional darkroom, making negatives and positives from a variety of boxes.
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The small wooden house I'm staying in is very charming. It's located in the backyard of a old house museum. It's very quiet and easy to focus on art making. There is a black and white cat that walks around, but I've had no luck in convincing it to be my friend. Sometimes tour groups wander in, and I stare at them. They stare back, a bit alarmed and confused.
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I also had some time to briefly meet with some potential models who are willing to pose for my photographs. This is Katja, a complete stranger, who showed me a bit around Kokkola. We went to a skate park opening where I met some of her friends, as well as a tiny dog. Then we went for beers at a nearby cafe: a old house with mis matched furniture and a beautiful view. I hope to come back and become more acquainted with my fellow hipster brethren.
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Saturday was my first photoshoot of the residency! Minna wanted to jump right into it, no discussing over coffee necessary! She drove me to a nice park with water, a forrest, and plenty of blueberries to pick. The water was very cold, but when I asked her if she would get in, she responded "Of course! I am from Finland!" Because I shoot in film, I'll have to wait to show everyone the results. Hopefully I can develop soon!
I arrived Sunday afternoon, one week ago, and it's already been a whirlwind of adventure. I had to adjust my body clock asap as I was scheduled to start my 7 hour photography class the very next day at the Nordic Art School. It was 2am New York time, but 9am Finland time. I went to bed early, getting 11 hours of sleep, and thankfully powered through it on pure adrenaline.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnaZ4x0thYr4BESIXDorhf55w4SG6OEQ7HGoGH5EKS7vvlVZ3bDRkkJIZGPY-kPaUMqt3EaaH8Nd4V_X7eO2bGQ2-NliCviECUxYqqH1gywIVAp2O4vADkdY-0z9aeGLXcy6NkPI_kjsc/s640/21368699_10101228826773319_879363738407736274_o.jpg)
Our first project was making a pinhole camera, a simple box with a tiny pin sized hole in it. No technology necessary! I hoped this would be a captivating project, as I know many people forget you don't need digital technology to create a photograph. We then spent the rest of the week in a professional darkroom, making negatives and positives from a variety of boxes.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThFTBbtP1Zfc0uKdp0UwlfI7D7svGE1gDSXwsUouQEpIUR9plhUtSAh5YD2pXfiIiDLibOblXaHvH8aDF0bTw4YRpsGyVCxzqL_pTlHUV0vKa7IpSi_LwaSAaU2f7OaaSsAhZdnshAf4/s400/21367027_10101228826942979_4537109615134754413_o.jpg)
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The small wooden house I'm staying in is very charming. It's located in the backyard of a old house museum. It's very quiet and easy to focus on art making. There is a black and white cat that walks around, but I've had no luck in convincing it to be my friend. Sometimes tour groups wander in, and I stare at them. They stare back, a bit alarmed and confused.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmOGHBXCmWFzgszbXwurvCrVvh2nqap6oJqg-JyaytFV1jTseVkRv6dUdAeDqY9kXGI87ekK8y1ZEW2WPgz-1-0orhCU51rwnjAeuALQAehhTVx5YGbt60MFHzfMPgWgx3V1LX9HAlvk/s400/21368870_10101228827022819_7632575810198096945_o.jpg)
I also had some time to briefly meet with some potential models who are willing to pose for my photographs. This is Katja, a complete stranger, who showed me a bit around Kokkola. We went to a skate park opening where I met some of her friends, as well as a tiny dog. Then we went for beers at a nearby cafe: a old house with mis matched furniture and a beautiful view. I hope to come back and become more acquainted with my fellow hipster brethren.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyI_pVtvqX_CwwV8HpqsB8vkv91t6chdcG2fHEX4uX89gaVh9bVuJbuNldzSC1gNWJiul6W3XzrlvrBQhl7yGWwtue2JLdFDjqZQLOUYdr6FGL3hz9Rn8srVdK0FP0VoumQoKNGn1qT4/s640/21414943_10101230402485579_596593279889004267_o.jpg)
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Saturday was my first photoshoot of the residency! Minna wanted to jump right into it, no discussing over coffee necessary! She drove me to a nice park with water, a forrest, and plenty of blueberries to pick. The water was very cold, but when I asked her if she would get in, she responded "Of course! I am from Finland!" Because I shoot in film, I'll have to wait to show everyone the results. Hopefully I can develop soon!
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