Sparks Fly: July 2014

Beginnings: April 2014
Motions: Spring-Summer 2015

Fourth of July celebrations in the year 2014. 35mm film.

A medium shot of a porch with a cat named Darcy perched on a wooden railing, looking curiously at a hand reaching up toward her. The hand is out of focus and appears to have blue nail polish. The background features a lattice fence with soft lighting creating a bokeh effect, suggesting an early evening setting captured on 35mm film.

darcy

A silhouetted figure, Ryanne, is standing on a back porch, her form faintly visible against the dim lighting of a dusky sky. A man is to her right, partially visible, wearing a baseball cap. The background includes a slanted rooftop and a satellite dish, all against the faint blue of a Chicago neighborhood evening.

ryanne

A group of three people standing on a back porch, their silhouettes outlined by fading evening light. The porch railing and vertical beams of the structure frame the composition. The people are difficult to distinguish due to the film’s low-light grain, adding an atmospheric effect to the scene. Ryanne stands on the back porch with her figure slightly in shadow, sipping from a cup. A houseplant in a pot sits on the porch railing, and the background features the sharp details of a red-brick building, with a white door visible below, giving the image a layered perspective.

Indoors, Emily and Alex are seated on a couch in a dimly lit room. Emily holds an object and smiles, her short dark hair framing her face. Alex sits to her right, faintly visible. The room is warmly lit but dark, adding a moody and intimate feel captured on 35mm film.

emily + alex

A kitchen interior featuring Elliott sitting in the foreground with his face partially in shadow. Behind him, shelves and counters are filled with kitchen items, including bottles of liquor, pots, and a microwave. The warm tungsten light softens the scene, highlighting the cluttered yet lived-in atmosphere.

elliott

Four people stand in a lively discussion during the party, their faces warmly illuminated. A woman in a blue dress with a bold necklace smiles as she holds a beer, while another person gestures with a bottle. The room has eclectic décor, including a framed piece of art and a decorative hook, adding character to the setting.

A candid photo of Katie at the party, captured from a slightly higher angle. She has short, curly hair with a red headband, wearing glasses and a vintage-style white blouse with small polka dots. The background features muted, colorful clothing patterns of other attendees, slightly out of focus due to the shallow depth of field provided by the 35mm film SLR camera.

katie

A warm-toned nighttime photo featuring a man on the left in a yellow and black plaid shirt, his face partially turned away, and Caitlin on the right in a patterned, brightly colored top. Caitlin looks directly at the camera with a subtle, knowing expression, her long, dark hair framing her face. The dimly lit background is dark and indistinct.

caitlin

Alex’s brother on the left, wearing a black sleeveless shirt with white text that reads, "Proud to be an American," stands in conversation with Alex, who is on the right, holding up a peace sign with his right hand while gripping a beer bottle in the other. Behind them, several people mingle in a warmly lit indoor space. The background includes subtle wall decorations, creating a casual party atmosphere.

alex’s brother on the left

Alex, wearing a plaid shirt and round glasses, drinks from a dark beer bottle while standing in front of a white door. Ryanne is partially visible on the right, covering her face with her hand, while another person is slightly blurred in the background. The dim, warm lighting adds a cozy yet intimate ambiance. A dimly lit city street at night, with glowing orbs of streetlights and house lights punctuating the darkness. The soft, blurred effect captures an almost abstract representation of urban life after dark, emphasizing the warm glow of the lights. A street scene at night with a person faintly visible in the darkness. Bright fireworks sparkle to the right, scattering orange and white sparks into the air. The sparse lighting and silhouettes create a mysterious, celebratory mood. A vibrant, dynamic shot of a firework bursting in the night sky. Bright streaks of red, green, orange, and blue light radiate outward, creating a mesmerizing, blurred effect as the colorful explosion dominates the dark background. The soft focus and 35mm film grain enhance the sense of energy and celebration. A dark street scene showing a group of people gathered near a lit doorway. The doorway emits a greenish light that slightly illuminates the figures standing and conversing outside. The surrounding area is dimly lit, with shadows obscuring most details. The silhouette of individuals suggests casual summer attire, reflecting a warm evening in Chicago West Town during the Fourth of July celebration. Shot on 35mm film with an SLR camera, the grain adds a nostalgic, atmospheric quality to the image. A metal ribbed wall stretches across the frame in a dark environment, with faint lighting creating shadows and highlights on the surface. On the right side, a barely discernible figure stands in partial shadow, wearing what appears to be a light top and darker pants. The upper part of the image reveals hints of industrial structures and dim city lighting. The photograph is moody and textured, captured with a 35mm SLR camera, emphasizing the interplay between light and darkness. A blurred shot of two people holding sparklers at night. The sparklers create bright, dynamic trails of light that dominate the frame, casting warm orange and yellow tones. The individuals are faintly visible, with one on the right wearing a dark skirt and the other slightly obscured in motion. A faint halo effect around the sparklers adds to the dreamy, celebratory mood of the Fourth of July. The film’s grain enhances the warm, analog aesthetic. A minimal nighttime cityscape with deep darkness enveloping most of the frame. A couple of bright streetlights punctuate the scene, their glow illuminating vague outlines of buildings and distant structures. The lights create a stark contrast against the blackness, emphasizing the quiet and stillness of the urban night. The 35mm film grain adds subtle texture, enhancing the moody and subdued atmosphere of this Chicago West Town evening.

Beginnings: April 2014
Motions: Spring-Summer 2015


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