E73 - Exploring the Magic of Dark Rooms with Lucia Rollow

E73 - Exploring the Magic of Dark Rooms with Lucia Rollow, Photographer & Community Organizer Welcome to another episode of 'Create Today with Beth Buffington!' Today, Beth welcomes Lucia Rollow, a passionate photographer, educator, and community organizer from Brooklyn, NY. Lucia is the founder of the Bushwick Community Darkroom, a creative hub for analog photography enthusiasts. Discover Lucia’s journey from discovering her love for photography at a young age to creating a thriving community space that emphasizes accessibility, experimentation, and collective care. Learn about her innovative techniques and her dedication to fostering a creative community. If you’re curious about bringing more creativity into your life through photography or simply fascinated by the art of dark rooms, this episode is a must-listen! 00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode and checkin about Card Challenge 00:19 Meet Lucia Rollow: Photographer and Community Organizer 01:39 Lucia's Journey into Photography 03:59 Building the Bushwick Community Darkroom 06:57 Marketing and Community Engagement 10:39 Exploring Alternative Photography Processes 17:33 The Importance of Community in Creativity 21:22 Finding Your Creative Community 22:34 The Power of Member Mixers 23:40 The Importance of Creative Passion 24:27 Balancing Introversion and Community Building 26:10 The Decline of Community and Its Impact 35:33 Starting Small and Staying Curious in Photography 39:08 Upcoming Workshops and Projects 40:20 Connecting Through Creativity 41:14 Final Thoughts on Creativity and Community
42:00 Join the BDI Create-Today Membership How to find Lucia Rollow and the Bushwick Community Darkroom Instagram & Threads: https://www.instagram.com/bushwickdkrm/ The Bushwick Community Darkroom Website (get on the email list for information!)
www.bushwickcommunitydarkroom.com Lucia is currently curating a traveling group exhibition called World Building, which showcases photographic work that imagines new futures—utopias, dystopias, and everything in between. The show launches at Superfine! Art Fair in Brooklyn and will head to the Bushwick Community Darkroom gallery before traveling to Sluice_ Art Fair in Iceland this May. Lucia Rollow's personal photography website: www.Luciarollow.com Offerings at BDI Create.Today Show Beth Your Card Design Progress! DM her on Instagram!
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