The purpose of these Post FMP Photography blog posts is to do with keeping up the momentum.

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Some items needed packing away.

Privacy

I am concerned about privacy, especially when photographing wounds or minor trauma. I have taken steps to protect the privacy of my subjects, including using a photo vault to secure access to my work. This way, there is no possibility of accidentally showcasing the raw work, for example, if showcasing other work.

I believe that it is important to respect the privacy of my subjects, especially when photographing sensitive subjects such as wounds or minor trauma. I have taken steps to protect the privacy of my subjects, and I encourage other photographers to do the same.

FMP Peer to Peer Meetings

During the COVID-19 lockdown, I and another post-grad, Vincent, rounded up a group of photographers who were interested in meeting regularly. We called this group the Cross FMP Group.

The photographers in the group were all very creative and talented, and we were all eager to stay connected and continue learning during the lockdown. We met regularly to share our work, provide feedback, and discuss photography.

The group was a great source of support and inspiration for me, and I am grateful to Vincent for starting it. I am also grateful to all of the photographers who participated in the group. We were able to grow and sustain the group because we all had a common goal: to remain connected and continue creating during a difficult time.

I am proud of what we accomplished as a group, and I am excited to see what the future holds for all of us.

A New Job

I am disappointed that I was not able to take on proofreader or magazine layout roles, but I understand that the chairman’s spouse has more experience in the former.. I am also disappointed that the Amersham Studios closed, but I understand that the pandemic and the cost of living made it difficult for the business to stay afloat. I am grateful for the opportunity to have volunteered at the studios, and I look forward to returning to volunteering when I have more time.

Ideas

Some things are at the idea stage.

Instagram Story

I’ll post a story on Instagram. This will require learning some skills in Adobe AfterEffects. I planned to sign up on a course but my choice was popular and oversubscribed. You have to ask why do a story? The answer is in parts:

• close off the build-up of publicity that had led up to the postponed exhibition. That’s just for completeness.
• announce my impending freedom to reconnect with the photographic communities I was so immersed in until starting the MA studies. I’d rather be confident in knowing my outcome before this step.
• the post lockdown promotion of the postponed exhibition

Photo Art Website

This is work in progress and will require finishing.

Ongoing Blog

Blogging has become a way of life this past several years and for me has been a successful development as a great deal of experience was gained.

As long as there is something to say this blog should continue. I feel this would be better than letting the newfound ability wither with time.

Remaking and making books

I am planning to take my FMP Book to a more commercial level and distributing it. I also plan to expand the book practice to other topics. In the queue, I have:

• The Cosh Brothers – the story:. Illustrate, print and make.
• Ed Ruscha challenge – Book 1 Padlocks. Re-print and hand bind
• Ed Ruscha challenge – Book 2 Chains. Print and hand bind
• Ed Ruscha challenge – Book 3 Phone Entry Systems Print and hand bind

I have finally learned a critical amount of the capabilities of Adobe InDesign. This is my third involvement since September 2018. I would like to keep up this skill. With more practice, there is the possibility to expand into an Adobe qualification.

I am excited about this new project and I am confident that I can produce high-quality books that will be enjoyed by readers. I am also looking forward to learning more about Adobe InDesign and expanding my skills in this area.