Untitled Daydream is one of my favourite photography blogs and an
awesome source of photographic inspiration. It features the work of
student/photographer Nicole who uses light and shade to capture abstract
images of nature. I recently interviewed Nicole to find out a bit more
about her work and her blog. It was also a pretty good excuse to feature
her beautiful pictures on avocado sundays!
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| Images by Nicole - Untitled Daydream |
What’s the story behind the name “untitled
daydream”?
There are several reasons why I gave my blog
the name "Untitled Daydream". First of all, I am horrible at thinking of
titles, that's why I leave the majority of my work "untitled", I prefer
to let the work to speak for itself. The "daydream" part came from my favorite album, Sonic
Youth's "Daydream Nation" which inspired a lot of my early work.
What keeps you busy?
When I'm not blogging I enjoy playing video games,
reading books, cooking, playing the piano and recently I've taken up
graphic design. I'm also a senior in high school so I also spend time
doing unnecessary things like studying and homework. In addition, I'm a
member of my school's yearbook staff so I spend a lot of time taking
photos at school events. I joined mostly so that I could further my
skills with taking natural, unposed photos of people. Later this year,
once I finally feel ready, I'd like to start taking photos of people for
my own personal work. Right now it would feel too forced, I'm waiting
for the right moment.
What do you like to photograph?
I've
always been drawn to nature. That is what I mainly focused on when I
first started out and as I progressed I began to introduce more abstract
elements into my photos. So now I consider my work to be a fusion of
nature and abstract photography.
What inspires you?
I'm not inspired by anything particular thing at
the moment but overall I usually draw inspiration from my surroundings,
things that I encounter in an average day. Whether it's the lighting
around a certain time of day or an interestingly shaped weed in my
backyard, I always tend to focus on little details that people will
commonly overlook.
How has blogging influenced your work?
Blogging has allowed me to reflect back on my
past work by looking at my older entries which gives me insight on the
thoughts that I had on older photos that I have taken. This really helps
me out when I'm trying to think of new ideas. It has also introduced me
to some very interesting people!
What are your top five favourite things
right now?
Hazelnut cappuccino, The
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, clutch purses, disposable cameras
and the satisfaction of taking a good photo.
