Making room for the ordinary
A quiet street, a reflection in a window,
the last light on a kitchen wall: photographs often begin with noticing what is already
there. A short walk with one lens can be a useful exercise in paying attention.
Listening beyond the foreground
Before recording a conversation,
listen to the room. A fan, an open window or an empty hallway can change the character
of a recording. Moving a few steps sometimes helps more than another piece of equipment.