OR HERE
Whichever you prefer
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
26 Pictures of Ballerinas–– which ones are your favorites?
I went to a Ballet Practice and it was pretty cool. I know I have too many photos in here (26) but I don't know which ones to take out! Tell me which are your least favorites and most favorites. SEE THE PHOTOS HERE
OR HERE
Whichever you prefer
OR HERE
Whichever you prefer
Monday, February 3, 2014
12 Photos from SBIFF––an update
For the past few days I've been photographing the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California. As some of you might remember, I did this last year too and once again it is craziness.
However, this year I am much more fortunate as I am working alongside three incredible photographers (one of which I also happen to live with): Sarah Bourchied, Dougal Brownlie, and Jake Longstreth.
Nothing is ever as you remember it or wish it could be. Despite the long hours and high expectations of festival life, I must admit I love the intensity of everything. From the early morning screenings to the late night VIP parties, it's a world that remains very foreign to me. A world I get to probe and explore without joining, remaining a quiet observer.
Anyway, I ramble on too much. HERE, take a look at what I've been doing so far... and then checkout these websites:
Sarah Bourscheid (I live with her)
Dougal Brownlie
Hilary Swift (that's meeeeee)
However, this year I am much more fortunate as I am working alongside three incredible photographers (one of which I also happen to live with): Sarah Bourchied, Dougal Brownlie, and Jake Longstreth.
Nothing is ever as you remember it or wish it could be. Despite the long hours and high expectations of festival life, I must admit I love the intensity of everything. From the early morning screenings to the late night VIP parties, it's a world that remains very foreign to me. A world I get to probe and explore without joining, remaining a quiet observer.
Anyway, I ramble on too much. HERE, take a look at what I've been doing so far... and then checkout these websites:
Sarah Bourscheid (I live with her)
Dougal Brownlie
Hilary Swift (that's meeeeee)
Friday, January 3, 2014
19 Pictures of Music––through the year (more to come)
Hey friends,
I've been trying to update my WEBSITE of late and in addition to adding a bunch of other stuff I've also put up a sort of music portfolio.
It's just a first draft and I have much more to go through, but CHECK IT OUT HERE
Also, click and take a listen to some of the bands featured!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Vehicles of Motion– 8 Images
Over the weekend I was a part of the 5301 workshop put on at my school where we took lots of PHOTOS.
In addition to doing a ton of shooting, we looked at the work of UTA BARTH and WILLIAM CHRISTENBERRY. At first glance, I did not care for either photographer but, once we learned more about them and studied their images, they grew on me.
Both artists stayed in their own neighborhoods, photographing only what was most familiar to them. As a person who is frustrated by staying in one place and focusing on a single thing, this was totally out of my element. It brought me out of my comfort zone and forced me to see this whole other world of photo opportunity.
There is something about the simplicity and ambiguity of the images taken by Barth that makes each person have their own unique interpretation and feeling of what they're looking at.
On the surface, Barth's work isn't the most beautiful. It doesn't make any sense when in relation to journalism. But truly, documentation in photography doesn't have to make sense and it doesn't have to be beautiful. Barth's photos remind me of Pablo Neruda's poetry (in style, not in subject). She strings together images in a way that makes you feel something. You don't know exactly what it is you're feeling but somewhere a rhythm is formed and an weird blanketed emotion pops up and makes you fall in love with her work.
With this in mind. I went out and tried to shoot with more intention and not so much of the usual chaotic shooting method I am so used to.
HERE is something different (for me):
Also, HERE is a gallery of portraits I took within about a month.
http://www.hilaryswift.com/#!/portfolio/G0000qNqp7wltkcs
In addition to doing a ton of shooting, we looked at the work of UTA BARTH and WILLIAM CHRISTENBERRY. At first glance, I did not care for either photographer but, once we learned more about them and studied their images, they grew on me.
Both artists stayed in their own neighborhoods, photographing only what was most familiar to them. As a person who is frustrated by staying in one place and focusing on a single thing, this was totally out of my element. It brought me out of my comfort zone and forced me to see this whole other world of photo opportunity.
There is something about the simplicity and ambiguity of the images taken by Barth that makes each person have their own unique interpretation and feeling of what they're looking at.
On the surface, Barth's work isn't the most beautiful. It doesn't make any sense when in relation to journalism. But truly, documentation in photography doesn't have to make sense and it doesn't have to be beautiful. Barth's photos remind me of Pablo Neruda's poetry (in style, not in subject). She strings together images in a way that makes you feel something. You don't know exactly what it is you're feeling but somewhere a rhythm is formed and an weird blanketed emotion pops up and makes you fall in love with her work.
With this in mind. I went out and tried to shoot with more intention and not so much of the usual chaotic shooting method I am so used to.
HERE is something different (for me):
Also, HERE is a gallery of portraits I took within about a month.
http://www.hilaryswift.com/#!/portfolio/G0000qNqp7wltkcs
Monday, October 28, 2013
An ode to a really cool lady
Diana Markosian spoke at my school sometime in the spring of 2013. At the time, I was still and uncommitted first year student unsure of what I was really doing. So when she came and spoke with us, I didn't expect to truly be blown away not only by her work but also by her person.
Diana is one of the easiest people to talk to. She'll tell you her story and answer any question you might have for her (and I had a lot of them).
Her photographs look like paintings. Everyone should take a look at her work here
www.dianamarkosian.com
Diana is one of the easiest people to talk to. She'll tell you her story and answer any question you might have for her (and I had a lot of them).
Her photographs look like paintings. Everyone should take a look at her work here
www.dianamarkosian.com
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Oxnard Police Brutality March
I went to the march against Police Brutality in Oxnard, CA not really knowing what to expect and ended up witnessing some strong community action. The march remained non-violent, even outside of the police station, and many people from all around Southern California came out to support one another.
If you want to see more from this day, email me and I'll send you some. I'll be posting more later.
Click HERE to see all of them
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hswift/sets/72157636561463483/
h.swiftphoto@gmail.com
If you want to see more from this day, email me and I'll send you some. I'll be posting more later.
Click HERE to see all of them
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hswift/sets/72157636561463483/
h.swiftphoto@gmail.com
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