This is a series of diptychs made with fujifilm instax wide film. I’ve been hauling around my instax 210 camera at times and taking shots along side with my other camera. At times these pictures are more exciting and moving then my other pictures. In this scenario this was definitely the case. The film provides a present-time nostalgia that worked well with the old bridge in Turner Falls Massachusetts.
Inspired by the small town of Terry Montana…
My idea for a photo project involves small towns. The type of small towns I like are described below.
Small town: not a ghost town as that’s empty with nothing to do. Not a tourist spot as that’s turned to replicate what it’s not. A small town is on the edge. There’s an authenticity as the town works for itself, services the locals and looks to make it. Unpretentious taverns, small cafes and local businesses. A latent nostalgia exists without being overplayed. Small towns are typically trapped between a “then” and a “future”. It’s a “now” on the edge.
Here are a couple of small town links:
Montana small towns blog: placesbetweenspaces
Small town music video by the Parson Red Heads: http://vimeo.com/26282747
Boston Art Life:
