I’ve been reflecting a lot on where I would like to reposition my photography project, and at this time I have no clear idea. To go from a time of relative mental clarity in regard to my project to it being completely derailed due to social distancing precautions is a hard transition. While it is certainly possible to photograph the effects of the pandemic around me, I haven’t thought of an equally impactful concept has my activism project. While I could take photos of empty shelves and people with ski masks on, I don’t think this would contribute anything new/original to an already over-saturated narrative.
I suppose I could steer towards a self-reflective photo essay exploring my own social distancing. In my known realm of possibilities, this would concept would be the safest yet most cathartic concept moving forward. However, I worry that such a project would lack consistency beyond the organic capturing of my isolation – should there be something in particular that I focus on capturing? People? Tasks? What would accomplish everything I would conceptually need out of a project while also being visually interesting and engaging for an ideal audience?