Today's teams call was hosted by Emily Ryalls, who discussed her practice as an emerging photographer and Project Coordinator at the Art House in Wakefield. Ryalls opened by expressing her love for photography, specifically analog photography and the traditional process involved in reaching the final print.
As a photographer myself, I found the way in which Emily Ryalls elaborated on the intricacies of her practice relatable. Whilst she spoke about the difficulties she faced as a photographer following her graduation from Nottingham Trent University, she also covered the wide selection of opportunities available to her at the time. This sense of determination and passion was really inspiring to me and ignited a desire and excitement to further explore the working world of photography.
Emily mentioned several of her projects during her talk, although her most recent and currently developing series “You Can’t Sit Here” stood out to me the most. The project brings attention to hostile architecture within cities, as well as the role a city has in relation to the people which inhabit it. This discussion into relationships between humans and places shares similarities to my own working project, therefore it was interesting to observe another photographer’s interpretation of these themes.
This conversation concluded with a few suggestions from Emily on how to thrive as a photographer in the working world. A successful practice requires...
A network of creative peers and mentors
A space devoted to your practice, e.g studio space, darkrooms, etc.
And of course money
Feel free to learn more about Emily Ryalls and her practice through her website https://www.emilyryalls.com/
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