Wild?
In the context of crafting compelling personal narratives, 'wild' refers to experiences, emotions, or elements that are raw, untamed, and often unpredictable. This concept highlights the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in storytelling, allowing creatives to connect deeply through genuine and sometimes chaotic life events. I like to think of it as a soulful creative process that helps you tell your own story through photography.
My name is Lisa Bond, I shoot a diverse range of subjects from creative self-portraiture (I'm building up to this as you will discover if you subscribe to my newsletter or my course) to ethereal landscapes, and more intimate abstract nature shots. My aesthetic ranges from minimal to dramatic, always with an emphasis on mystery. The interplay between atmospheric elements; the subject and the artistic intention is heightened by using creative techniques such as Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), multiple exposures and long exposures.
An adventurous free spirit, I love to explore with all my senses and discover new techniques; gathering inspiration from music, art and literature. I was an archaeologist and have a deep interest in ritual landscapes and folklore. I write, often in combination with my photography.
I follow the Wheel of the Year and lunar cycles as my framework for my writing and photography, alongside helping me to plan new work. Following this wilder path helps me to immerse myself in the natural world and flow with the seasons; working authentically and with soul - deepening my creative practice. I incorporate some fairly unconventional ways to help me plan my work, and also for creative inspiration such as tarot pulls and visualisation techniques.
Portfolio
A Year In The Country Magazine
“There is an interesting layering and interweaving of atmospheres in the images; they capture the beauty of rural areas but are not merely traditional images of it, rather they create an often haunted landscape that is both entrancing and at times subtly, quietly unsettling. There is also a textural quality to them which, while they have their own character, puts me in mind here and there of some of the work that graphic designer Vaughan Oliver and photographer/filmmaker Nigel Grierson did between 1983-1988, often for the 4AD record label”
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