Reclaim Your Joy For Photography with Dave Mihaly

#548 Dave Mihaly is a passionate advocate of film photography who
shares his journey of transforming personal loss into a
therapeutic creative outlet. He recounts experiencing a turning
point in 2000 following his mother's death, which highlighted for
him the importance of photographing loved ones and turned
photography into a personal therapy. Despite starting with analog
film photography during an era when digital was emerging, Dave
explains how the tactile nature and the anticipation of film
photography continue to captivate him. 


KEY TOPICS COVERED
Therapeutic Role of Photography - Dave shares how
photography became a means to cope with grief, helping him process
emotions and find a creative outlet during difficult times.From
Grief to Passion - Dave's initial drive to capture family
memories evolves into an artistic passion fueled by the
characteristics and challenges of film photography.Embracing
Accessibility in Photography - Dave advocates for an enjoyable
and accessible approach to photography, favoring spontaneity and
creativity over technical perfection.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS



Film Photography: A process that involves capturing
images using a camera with film rather than a digital sensor;
Dave appreciates it for its tactile nature and unique
aesthetic. 


Zone Focus: A technique used with cameras that have no
autofocus capability, requiring the photographer to manually
estimate the focus distance.



DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How can photography serve as a therapeutic tool in dealing with
personal loss or trauma?What are the pros and cons of film versus
digital photography in your personal experience or observation?

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