Clipping: Courtney Barron
Courtney Barron \fuh-tog-ruh-fer, noun:
1. A nineteen year old inspiring photographer from Metro Detroit, MI.
2. Classy photog, SLANG.
Interview:
Blank Page: What inspired you to make what you do?
Courtney Barron: What inspired me in the beginning would just be internal, I’d say. I just had a natural curiosity for it since I was young. But didn’t fully pursue it until high school. After I got more into it my inspiration derived from other artists, not even just famous ones. Artists who aren’t famous actually inspire me the most, they seem more real and make my goals seem more achievable. I’ve found myself going to them more now a days when I’ve been feeling a little sluggish with taking my camera out into the daylight. Speaking of which, nature, weather, all things of natural beauty, deeply inspire me. A beautiful day of beautiful weather is probably what inspires me most to pick up my camera and shoot.
BP: How would you describe your art to other people? Do you have a signature to your work?
CB: Mine are all basic, while not being standard. I tend to take a lot if in the moment portraits. I don’t like planning out shoots beyond where the photos are taken. Things tend to get contrived if you do. I try not to slip in to all my work looking the same, which I feel like I do at times. But while variation is good, I do think their should be an air about it where someone could point it out as yours.
BP: Any major projects or shoots in the works?
CB: Not in particular. I have a couple of my friends who are photographers that I want to go on some unorganized shoots with, other than that, just awaiting finally starting up some college classes after taking a year off after high school.
BP: Which do you prefer more: pen or computer?
CB: As far as communication I prefer a typewriter and mailbox. But my ribbon is out so I’ve been confined to pen and paper when sending letters to my boyfriend off at college in Kansas City, MO. I love the feel of dropping it in the mail box much more than pressing the send button with a mouse.
BP: Which do you prefer more: film or digital?
CB: I would say I prefer film for its overall look and ingenuity. I like having hard copies and how much more rewarding a film photo can be. But I primarily shoot with digital due to the cost and overall extra work that goes into film, especially when developing your own negatives and prints.
BP: What is your favorite summer song?
CB: I actually made a summer playlist a week or two ago that I have been adding to here and there. Off of that I’d say In Transit by Albert Hammond, Jr. has one of the best summery feels to it. Anything by him or Ben Kweller I would say is good to turn on while driving with the windows down or partaking in summer activities.
