UNDEREXPOSED: Title - Kiana Richard OLD

Summary

Kiana Richard, a self-taught photographer from London based in Manchester, shares her journey from accidentally breaking a camera on a school trip to embracing film photography. Initially inspired by her friend Louie, she discovered her passion for capturing concrete structures and construction sites, appreciating the contrast in colors and textures. Kiana admits to feeling anxious about photographing people but finds solace in the challenge. She aspires to create a personal zine and print her work, reflecting on her experiences and inspirations, including the movie 'Perfect Days', and encourages others to photograph what they love without overthinking.

Takeaways

• 📸 Kiana Richard is a photography enthusiast from London, currently based in Manchester, who prefers not to identify herself strictly as a photographer.
• 🏞️ Kiana's interest in photography began during a school trip in Year 9, where she broke her mom's Fujifilm point-and-shoot camera and later used a DSLR.
• 🎞️ She was inspired to try film photography by her friend Louie and started shooting film exclusively after finding a Pentax camera for £2.
• 🏙️ Kiana has a preference for photographing buildings and concrete structures, appreciating their often overlooked aesthetic qualities.
• 👷‍♂️ She also enjoys photographing construction sites for the contrast between drab colors and the bright safety gear and machinery.
• 🎨 In an exhibition with the theme of 'Dar', Kiana attempted to capture landscape photos with giant bubbles, learning that it was a challenging task.
• 🤳 Kiana admits to feeling anxious about taking photos in public, especially regarding the reactions of people she might photograph.
• 📚 She has been inspired by YouTube videos and the movie 'Perfect Days', which features a character who enjoys taking spontaneous photos with a point-and-shoot camera.
• 🖼️ Kiana expresses a desire to create a personal zine and print more of her work for her own collection.
• 🗺️ She makes a habit of noting interesting locations she spots while traveling, intending to revisit them for photography.
• 📈 Kiana aims to take more photos and improve her photography skills, having felt she neglected the hobby in the first half of the year.
• 📱 Kiana's Instagram handle is @kotos, and she encourages others to engage with her work on the platform.

Q & A

Who is Kiana Richard and where is she currently based?

Kiana Richard is the speaker in the transcript, who is originally from London but is currently based in Manchester.

Why does Kiana not like to call herself a photographer?

Kiana feels she is just someone who likes to take photos, rather than identifying as a photographer.

What was Kiana's first camera experience like on a school trip?

Kiana's first camera was a little Fujifilm point and shoot that she borrowed from her mom, but she accidentally broke it during a hike on the trip.

How did Kiana start using a DSLR camera?

After the incident with the Fujifilm camera, her mom bought a DSLR, and Kiana started using it to take photos of her friends and surroundings.

When did Kiana shoot her first roll of film and what inspired her to try film photography?

Kiana shot her first roll of film in 2019, inspired by her friend Louie who had a film camera and showed her his photos.

How did Kiana acquire her Pentax film camera?

Kiana found a Pentax camera in a thrift shop where she volunteered, and her manager allowed her to have it for 2 pounds.

What type of subjects does Kiana prefer to photograph?

Kiana prefers to photograph buildings and concrete structures, as well as construction sites, due to their colors and contrasts.

What was the theme of the exhibition where Kiana did a project involving giant bubbles?

The theme of the exhibition was 'Dar', which is a general term for something that is dull or drab.

What challenges does Kiana face when taking photos?

Kiana experiences anxiety when taking photos, especially with people around, and she feels it has worsened as she got older.

What are some of Kiana's inspirations for photography?

Kiana's early inspirations include YouTube videos and negative feedback. Recently, she was inspired by the movie 'Perfect Days' and its main character.

What does Kiana plan to do to improve her photography and process?

Kiana plans to take more photos, especially after feeling she neglected her hobby in the first half of the year, and to improve her skills and process.

What advice does Kiana give to others about photography?

Kiana advises not to overthink what you're shooting and to take photos of what you're drawn to, as it could turn out to be something you love.

How can people follow Kiana's work on social media?

People can follow Kiana's work on Instagram under the handle @kotos.