I’ve been dying to make things with people lately but obviously with the quarantine this isn’t really possible.
This got me thinking about community building. Early on in this quarantine I asked myself how can I still shoot photos safely. My first thought was a facetime shoot and since then I have seen tons of photographers doing it. I don’t think original thought is really the goal here it’s more about staying connected and continuing to work through the barriers of creativity.
Restrictions often inspire the most creative forms of art.

Overcoming a restriction can also feel uncomfortable which I believe is a huge part of the “luck” I’ve experienced in my life and it’s also a problem I’ve been dealing with lately.
I haven’t felt out of my comfort zone in sometime.
Which means I haven’t been overcoming obstacles.
The last time I can remember feeling slightly uncomfortable was when I set up a backdrop on the street and asked strangers if I can take their portraits.
Even that though was only uncomfortable for the first few people I spoke to then it was fine.
Discomfort is kinda like jumping into cool water in that sense, you get used to it pretty quick.
My point here is what makes you uncomfortable is what will allow you to overcome restrictions.

The next step in growth is overcoming barriers.

I can say now the feeling of being lost I have had during this quarantine isn’t just a result of the isolation it’s a result of not attacking the limits of my comfort zone.
If you’re feeling a bit lost here I really think doing something that makes you uncomfortable, social awkward, or physically challenging is a great way to move yourself forward.

Best of luck,
Atticus

Below are photos I shot over Facetime with a friend (Jourdan Miller) who is currently stuck in a hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.