Sunday Edition: Scarlett Coten
PHOTOSNACK #525
Every Sunday, I contact photographers previously featured on PHOTOSNACK and ask them to send me their spontaneous thoughts, observations, reflections, or advice.
Today, I am sharing the message I received from Scarlett Coten.
Scarlett Coten
I like to work long-term on the projects I choose. I'm interested in telling the story of the world around us, and immersion allows me to find ways of expressing this.
My approach, often through portraiture and the relationship it implies, is intimacy. Shooting is like being in a trance where magic can happen. A powerful photograph is a miracle that can touch the viewer and make them aware of the questions raised by your work.
It's not easy, it requires a lot of mental strength, perseverance, patience and self-sacrifice to find the means to produce, pursue and finally make visible your work... It's a lifestyle choice that often leads to frustration, and sometimes, fortunately, to great happiness.
My life as a photographer (and mother) is always challenging, but to share so many experiences with so may people in so many places is an incredible human adventure.
I love my life!
Scarlett Coten was featured in PHOTOSNACK #495.
Sunday Editions connect you with photographers whose work you previously explored through PHOTOSNACK.
I want to reveal some authentic parts of the people behind the cameras. I don't ask them any specific questions. I ask them to share whatever comes to mind when they think about YOU, the newsletter readers. It makes their responses genuine and personal.
I hope you enjoyed today's Sunday Edition.
Until next time,
Tomasz
I loved these words of yours, "My approach, often through portraiture and the relationship it implies, is intimacy. Shooting is like being in a trance where magic can happen. A powerful photograph is a miracle that can touch the viewer and make them aware of the questions raised by your work."Thank you.