Photography Is For Lovers
The Is For Lovers Series took a bit of a break, but now it’s back in full session. If you are not familiar with the series, it’s a glimpse at couples who have something fun, and uniquely different about them and how they make their relationship work in the process. Check out the other couples archives who have participated.
Here’s what she had to say…
Who got into photography first?
When Martin decided to participate in a photo a day project back in 2007, I wanted to be involved too as I was just getting into photography and I sensed he was embarking on a photographic adventure and I thought I’d tag along. A former poet, I found seeking out and composing images similar to the creative process behind writing a poem.
How do you inspire and challenge each other?
We’ve been shooting everyday for over 1100 days, posting our daily images to Flickr’s Project365 pool. Through good times and bad we’ve been supporting each other to keep going.
Some people write everyday in a journal, we have a daily ritual of taking photographs and even though some days are harder than others, we have no plans of stopping.
Another way we inspire and challenge each other is that this year we’ve decided to try setting weekly challenges and that’s definitely kept us going.
Do you ever get competitive?
We have such different shooting styles there’s not much overlap but once in awhile we’ll snap different versions of the same thing like with this typewriter shot
And yes, we get competitive. Flickr has afforded me some great opportunities like having one of my photographs in a Dell commercial, another one on a billboard and having had my work included in a couple of shows, but I’m in constant awe of Martin’s keen eye for detail and his knowledge on the history of photography. I wish I had more patience in absorbing the facts, but I do love looking through our ever growing collection of photography monographs.
What are you favorite photos taken by each other and why?
For more on PJ- her flickr, her twitter.
Diana, I love this series, you always find the most amazing people to feature! The toilet roll isendearing
Thomas and I took out two cameras on our little holiday and it amazes me how differently he sees everything.
Sounds very interesting, and the photos are quite wonderful.
I kowtow to peeps who have the strength to photograph daily. It is such a tumultuous ride, it's not funny some days. So it's great that PJ and Martin have each other! And a former poet, wow, that's impressive!
They are too cute!
love the typerwriter shot.
These are fantastic! The photographs and their creators are so inspiring!
you have an amazing eye! these are gorgeous pictures.
wow!! these are amazing. i love the interview as well…really gives us an insight that is rare these days. loove these features. thanks for taking the time to do this.
Awesome! Another great concept
D, this was fantastic! thank you for sharing about this talented couple. (i love their typewriter shots)
thank you, Diana, for featuring us. this was so much fun! i loved your ED. note, btw, i think Martin is a cutie, too.
wowza, they've got talent and good looks!
What a wonderful interview! Romance and creativity – a perfect combination! iamemmamusic.blogspot.com
This is adorable! They are so cute! It's so wonderful to see couples like this.<3
They are quite the inspiring couple! I love their different styles!
This is such a great idea for a post and so inspiring! Plus, their work is very nice. xo.
this series is pretty fab, young lady.and i LOVE these two shots (yes, i am a cornball, but i really do LOVE them despite the dumb pun)!
incredible photos. what a fun series:)
I'm lucky enough to have these two lovely people as dear friends and we met because of Project 365. I continue to be inspired by both of them because of their creativity AND their perfect marriage!What a great idea for a series of articles.sazzy