Now that COVID restrictions are being withdrawn bit by bit it is becoming more important to get moving with projects. Which is kinda what brings me to this blog post.
Having ideas is nice and it's important to have ideas but, they are meaningless without action.
With that in mind here are my (currently) meaningless ideas:-
-Twitch streaming channel for computer gaming
Because if I am going to waste time it might as well be documented.
-Twitch streaming channel for board games
Cause who doesn't like watching people getting smashed playing monopoly and ruining their friendships...
-Twitch Streaming DnD
Ok, first serious idea. The idea behind this was actually running a game where performers could spend a bit of time role-playing and getting some improv experience. Good content with an actual purpose. This would also allow me to play around with lighting and sound!
-Twitch/insta-tv/youtube streaming some photography things
Serious idea number 2. Streaming things I do 'live' allows people to get involved who couldn't or wouldn't normally be there. Allows for community building too.
-More zine making
I really enjoyed putting together the first one 'Locked-DOON' and I will be doing more in my upcoming follow up to that zine.

-Model digitals and projects
It has been months since some models have been able to work and updates of digitals (the product formerly know as Polaroids) for them can mean the difference between getting a job and not.

I enjoy working with people so if you need digitals or have a project coming up then get in touch and let's see what we can do! Click on my services page for more information. If what you want isn't there then just contact me and I am sure we can figure something out.
-SPECIAL PROJECT 'TIP TOP SECRET'
Ha! Right...Instagram has had it too easy for too long. Those who know me know I have a real issue with Instagram and its batshit-backwards "community guidelines". This project is to bring into sharp focus what these types of rules do to the people (mostly women and LGBTQ people) that use Instagram. Time for a creative protest, and MORE ZINES.
-Science in Scotland project
I have been banging on about this to my friends quite a lot and have had a couple of false starts due to overlapping projects that others were involved in. I FIRMLY believe that the science coming out of the UK is excellent but massively under-represented. I believe a serious photojournalistic campaign is required to start promoting this industry.
-Podcast interviewing Scottish Creatives
I have found lots of really interesting creative podcasts that are great to listen too but they all seem to be a bit too London centric. I understand that the creative industry in London dwarfs that of nearly anywhere else but I feel there is still enough happening elsewhere to talk about.
-Search.er
My vision of a dystopian near future that we are RAPIDLY heading into. Neon UV Cyberpunk feels to these images. You can check them out here. I am still keen to collaborate with fashion designers, prop designers, set designers and, anyone else who thinks they can help with a project like this. I would also like to chat with someone about getting funding to allow us all to GET PAID!!! Anyone from Creative Scotland hit my up.

-Film Developing and use
During the lockdown, I put together a zine that featured images exclusively made on a black and white film. Aside from finding the developing process very cathartic it also produced an unexpected apocalyptic look to the images (kinda felt that way too when I was wandering around the streets) that worked well on paper. I have put together a colour processing kit so let’s see how these come out.

-Printmaking
Speaking of paper, if people like an image they should be able to buy a print of it.
-Learning to video things and video editing
I enjoy making things. This seems like another good outlet and maybe something I could offer clients if I learn how to do it well enough. Who wants to be a movie star!

Sounds like fun!
It does, doesn't it! Should be a blast putting these together but I was wondering if you fancy coming along for the ride?
Maybe you need some new digitals after lockdown or really fancy being part of a podcast! Hell, maybe even you think you're good enough to crew a brig in Sea of Thieves with me (SPOILER you are, I'm shit)!

Get in touch. Let's make something!

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