Twitography – A Social Networking Photo Project
So, I was sitting this morning trying to think of some new photo challenges to push myself, or to come up with a new, long-term photo project to fill in some of the (rare) spare hours I have. Inspiration finally struck, though like many of my other projects, it’s a bit of a biggy…
But first, some background:
I’m a bit of a sucker for large-scale photo projects. Just last year an American photographer I know of, John Michael Cooper of Altf, started a pay it forward project for photographers that he christened Roadside Families. John is a phenomonal photographer and following some online conversations with him I tried to get it going in the UK. Unfortunately a lack of time and enthusiasm meant that it didn’t really get going, but it’s something that I fully intend to resurrect some time soon.
More recently I became aware of Peggy Dyer’s One Million Faces project – an incredibly heartwarming enterprise that is also benefitting a number of worthy charities.
I was sitting, considering these projects, when I checked my Twitter account and saw an update from Paul A Smith, the Twitchhiker – if you haven’t already read his story then I fully recommend that you do. Paul is travelling around the world purely via the power of other people’s charity – it’s an indication of the power of social networking.
So did I arrive at the genesis of my own idea, provided I can get other people involved… Like all new ideas, there are still details to be worked out, but I’m sure you’ll get the general idea.
What I would like to do, over the coming weeks and months, is to see how many Tweeple I can photograph. I don’t want to use a studio, I don’t want to visit your home… I want environmental pictures, any place, any time, any weather. If you like, you can bring one or two items that are important to you… You can even bring your family if you like!
Ultimately, I’d like to incorporate some form of charitable aspect to the work. I’m still working on that, but I’ll hammer the details out and communicate them at a later date. It’s equally important to say that if you don’t want to get involved in any charity donations, then it won’t stop you from taking part.
I’m looking to start in the North-East, and as soon as possible. If the project has legs, then I’ll rapidly start to expand the geographical area. If you are willing to get involved, then please give me a shout as soon as you can – the contact page is here.
got you tweet through a RT by @PJ, would be happy to get involved @breenster
Sounds like a great idea – we can all be part of a big Twitter picture
Love it – think BIG!! Count me in
you’ve already got me
aye think you might have one or two of me as well… though if you discount the ones with beer, you might need to shoot all 3 of us again
None of the shots I have of you 3 are related to this project… I’m going to shoot you all again.
So there. :p
You know I’m all for this … it is a shame we have been unable to make it work the last 2 times … 3rd time lucky ???
Gill
Gill, All four of us are driving down to Newquay during the first week in June sometime, which takes us pretty close to you – It’s going to happen then!
me thinks a trip with Guinness is involved James!!
Mike, you could probably twist my arm fella!
Count me in as well James… (that was a given tbh), and you could shoot portraits of Gill chasing the barmy beagle pup
Happy to take part @hunkydoryhome – I’m in Northumberland
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