This week’s Member Moment features work by Film Club member Liam Driscoll, whose work features experimental approaches to mood and composition. Scroll down to see his pictures and to read the interview!
PL: What got you interested in photography?
LD: Curiosity and support. I've always felt like I've had a good eye about things, so ending up in some photo classes in college with very fun and supportive people made photography really click into place for me. It felt like a ritual I kept wanting to come back to!
PL: What type of camera do you shoot with?
PL: When taking pictures, what are some objects or elements or feelings within a scene that inspire you to take a photo?
LD: I've thought about this one a lot. I'd say my style is more voyeuristic. I prefer spur of the moment shots, because it affirms a good eye and a gut feeling, and ultimately I think I aim to get people to see what I see! Words can take too long sometimes.
PL: Of the pictures you submitted, can you share an interesting story about one?
LD: I'm a sucker for really long exposures, and one of them on here was a 6 hour long exposure of me sleeping! It seemed like a fun idea, but I totally anticipated it to come back blank. It was also cross processed because it was slide film and I had no idea they used different chemicals at the time, so my expectations were low. But that shot ended up being the only one to come back perfectly exposed! I learned a lot, like how I clearly sleep like a stone.
PL: What do you enjoy most about digital/film photography and what is challenging about it?
LD: What I enjoy about it is exactly what makes it so challenging. I only shoot film, and the risk involved of really screwing a roll up even if things go right is very fun for me! If a good roll goes bad, it's humbling, and if a mundane roll surprises you, you get some sick photos! But the risk also helps you feel involved in the practice and make each shot more memorable.
PL: How would you like to grow this collection of photographs?
LD: I'd love to get more into classic portraits to make it a bit of a side hustle, but regardless I'll be shooting any chance I get, and even if these photos are just for me and my friends, that's good enough for me!
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