Francesca Marie
Chicago Center for Literature and Photography Photographer Feature January 11, 2013
Location: South Florida What I shoot has to do with what I feel and the feelings of those around me. I like to capture the honesty of raw emotions. A sense of intimacy and nostalgia are often key components in my work.
Do you shoot on film or digitally? Why? I shoot film. Shooting digitally just doesn’t feel right; I do not like the instant gratification or the resulting image. The quality of the finished photo and the craftsmanship that come with shooting film is what I love.
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Many of the places where you shoot look almost post-apocalyptic in nature. Do you specifically go and try to find such places for your photos? I am definitely drawn to places that have that feel, though I wouldn’t say I go out and look for them.
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