"To photograph is to appropriate the thing photographed. It means putting oneself into a certain relation to the world that feels like knowledge -- and, therefore, like power".
I've always been interested in the 1940s-60s. A simpler time, yet filled with struggles of its own, but one where technology and social media didn't capture the attention of our siblings, friends, parents, significant other, children, and everyone in general. A time where we can go outside and just soak in the scenery that God created around us, and to just relax in it for a few hours. Reading a book, playing football, running around and exploring. Going on a date and actually engaging with the person you are with, not worrying about checking in on Instagram or taking a photo to take a post online later. While the mid 1900s had struggles and oppressions of its own, it also had its positives. Putting myself in this role made me think about how consumed I can be checking Facebook and Instagram, but not enough time in reading my Bible or painting portraits. Right after taking this photo, I really took about an hour and a half to finish reading that book that I never got to finish.
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