An Everyday Global Photo Safari: 2007

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

LaLaLand

My clue was a CHAIR and I took a photo of an eclectic Brazilian cafe in my neighborhood where no chair is the same. Although you won't be able to see the photo of the chair(s) until the camera returns to Jen, you can see the Globe-cam on location in Los Angeles, CA!

NEXT STOP: Oxford, England!

About the Project

The project is essentially a scavenger hunt completed by a team made up of unknowing people who live around the world. As one person completes their task, they send it to a friend living the furthest away. One receives his/her task by choosing a sealed envelope that contains a flashcard that acts as a clue. The camera holder finds a link between the imagery on their clue and a part of their daily routine and then photographs it. Before sending the camera off, the team member places the flash card in the provided journal. All journal entries will later be joined with their corresponding photos. For more information, please see the instructions at the bottom of the page.

Instructions for Camera Recipients:

1. When you receive the camera please email me with your name, location and the condition of the camera. Also, request to join this blog. Use the blog to learn where the camera came from, track it once it leaves your hands and to communicate with the other participants.

2. Open ONLY ONE of the sealed envelopes. Your task is to take a photo that includs your clue. You can take the image on the flash card literally or not. For example, looking at the globe flash card... your photo could include a map, water, land, a stand, something that spins, etc.

3. The photo must be taken during your daily routine or commute. By taking it during your routine, it encourages you to rediscover the everyday in a creative way. Plus, it will give everyone a glimpse into your life.

4. Try your best to complete the task within a week.

5. Wind/advance the film just before taking the photograph, NOT after you take the shot (this will avoid an accidental photo being taken).

6. Choose good weather for the time of you photo. After all, this is just a disposable camera.

7. Use this journal to record your experience. Please paste your flashcard on a page and include information about the photograph: where it was taken, date and time and how it relates to your clue. Also, feel free to include any other information about yourself that would like to share with the rest of the team: thoughts, favorite part of the day, something overheard, poem/lyrics, sketch, etc. Please see my example in the journal.

8. Once you have taken your photo, please pick the next participant. Choose the person living furthest away who you think would be interested in participating. This will aid in it traveling around the world and being sent to someone who will keep the project going. NOTE: Please do not notify the person about the project. If you feel like you need to give them a heads up, please try not to disclose too much about the project. I'd like the element of surprise to be part of the experience.

9. When shipping, try to use the same box. Please use registered mail that provides tracking information. Pass along all tracking info so that I can keep an eye on it's travels and can locate it if it gets lost.

10. If you receive the package and there are only 2 clues left, pick one of the envelopes. Once you have taken your photo, contribute to the journal and send the package to me. I will complete the last task.

Have fun!

An Everyday Global Photo Safari

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

LaLaLand

Thursday, November 8, 2007

The Journey Begins

About the Project

Participants

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Instructions for Camera Recipients: