twelvebytwelve
Challenge #9
Take a photograph that will embarrass you and make your audience uncomfortable.
– Erik Kessels
Erik adds…
A lot of photographs these days feel very comfortable, stereotypes and clichés are consistently being repeated in both style and subject matter -we’ve seen it all before. It’s difficult to create an image that feels genuinely new and unique. Even harder still is taking an image that makes people feel uncomfortable; shock value has been overused and as a result people have become desensitized. I challenge you to take an image that makes you and your audience squirm; don’t stop until everyone is blushing. Nothing new happens in the comfort zone. Be afraid, but enjoy the ride!
Challenge #9 is set by Dutch photography curator, publisher and artist Erik Kessels:
www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/245793-erik-kessels
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How it works
Take photos that interpret the challenge and upload them to Flickr or Instagram. Then add them to the Challenge #9 Flickr group or use the #12by12challenge9 hashtag on Instagram. It’s possible to add up to five images per challenge to the Flickr group.
Once you're underway if you'd like some feedback on your work in progress images before you submit them you can add them to the WIP Album post. Once you've submitted your image(s) you can add them to the Final Albums post to make your images easier to browse for members and challenge setters alike.
Each challenge has its own group on Flickr, if you like to take part be sure to join the Challenge #9 group. www.flickr.com/groups/12by12challenge9/
Community
Each challenge has its own thread, inviting first reactions, thoughts, ongoing progress and old photos. Why not join the discussion: www.flickr.com/groups/12by12challenge9/discuss/7215766078...
The Challenge #8 Flickr group is now closed to submissions but you can continue respond to the instruction on Instagram.
Consider becoming a Supporting Member
If you've been enjoying the project so far please consider backing us by becoming a Supporting Member. The donation amounts range from the price of a chocolate bar to a nice meal out, and all come with rewards. We’re supporting the wonderful photographic charity PhotoVoice, so half of your subscription goes to them.
Good luck to everyone taking part!
– The 12 by 12 Team
Challenge #9
Take a photograph that will embarrass you and make your audience uncomfortable.
– Erik Kessels
Erik adds…
A lot of photographs these days feel very comfortable, stereotypes and clichés are consistently being repeated in both style and subject matter -we’ve seen it all before. It’s difficult to create an image that feels genuinely new and unique. Even harder still is taking an image that makes people feel uncomfortable; shock value has been overused and as a result people have become desensitized. I challenge you to take an image that makes you and your audience squirm; don’t stop until everyone is blushing. Nothing new happens in the comfort zone. Be afraid, but enjoy the ride!
Challenge #9 is set by Dutch photography curator, publisher and artist Erik Kessels:
www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/245793-erik-kessels
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How it works
Take photos that interpret the challenge and upload them to Flickr or Instagram. Then add them to the Challenge #9 Flickr group or use the #12by12challenge9 hashtag on Instagram. It’s possible to add up to five images per challenge to the Flickr group.
Once you're underway if you'd like some feedback on your work in progress images before you submit them you can add them to the WIP Album post. Once you've submitted your image(s) you can add them to the Final Albums post to make your images easier to browse for members and challenge setters alike.
Each challenge has its own group on Flickr, if you like to take part be sure to join the Challenge #9 group. www.flickr.com/groups/12by12challenge9/
Community
Each challenge has its own thread, inviting first reactions, thoughts, ongoing progress and old photos. Why not join the discussion: www.flickr.com/groups/12by12challenge9/discuss/7215766078...
The Challenge #8 Flickr group is now closed to submissions but you can continue respond to the instruction on Instagram.
Consider becoming a Supporting Member
If you've been enjoying the project so far please consider backing us by becoming a Supporting Member. The donation amounts range from the price of a chocolate bar to a nice meal out, and all come with rewards. We’re supporting the wonderful photographic charity PhotoVoice, so half of your subscription goes to them.
Good luck to everyone taking part!
– The 12 by 12 Team