How to Start Your Own AMERICA Photography Project

Right now we are living through history. This means — document, critique, judge society in America through your photos. Some ideas:

Document political things

  • George Floyd New York Times

Stick to one camera, one lens for your AMERICA project

I have already done my ONLY IN AMERICA project in the past (mostly film, Kodak Portra 400). Now, I’m shooting RICOH GR III with cross process filter in JPEG. Also some random photos on my Lumix G9 in intelligent auto JPEG mode.

Walk around a lot, and document whatever you see and witness

  • black white fist
  • James Bond providene

Shoot a variety of subject matter, and figure out how to organize it later.

Selfies, signs, people, urban landscapes, graffiti — it is all good.

  • selfie face mask
  • iPad desk
  • selfie face mask
  • were currently all digital

Talk to real people

Ivan interview

Don’t read the news. Walk outdoors with your mask, and chat with strangers you meet in real life.

  • William