loren ibach

seventeen

2012-01-29T08:48:00.000-08:00

I recently turned seventeen last Monday and I've decided that every weekend from my seventeenth birthday I will create something new. By the time I turn eighteen next year, I'll have 52 weeks of photographs.

This is black and white film that I developed last Sunday.

2012-01-20T17:13:00.000-08:00

I always need to remind myself that I shouldn't reject myself when it comes to photographing. I'm always so afraid that no one will enjoy what I put out and sometimes I stop myself from posting what I really want people to see. I think that it's important for me to remember that these are MY own original photographs and they truly reflect who I am.

The Face of Fate's Daughter

2011-12-26T17:00:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, we get so caught up in the things that happen to us. Everyone tends to dwell and regret. The important thing is to realize the things that you've been through took you somewhere, and that is fate. I wanted to use these photographs to represent the strength I have gained in the last year. I have finally broken down my boundaries and have branched out of my limits. My friend, Monica, is an independent character herself, and I thought she'd be perfect for this. For the first 3 shots, I chose to use water to represent rebirth, new ideas, and conquering struggles. I also retired from my Nikon D3000 to a brand new Canon Rebel T3i.

2011-11-21T15:02:00.000-08:00

i developed these today. i've become more natural with how i shoot now. i'm not too particular about my ideas, lately i have just been documenting, rather than trying to create concepts. it's definitely nice, because i feel that the picture has more of a profound moment.

2011-11-20T22:15:00.000-08:00

after this specific shoot, a new inspiration came over me. these girls were such great models. they weren't afraid. considering i didn't know them at all. most people that i shoot, i know very well. and these people were practically strangers. definitely, a new experience.

2011-11-20T22:11:00.000-08:00

Sleepovers in the local apartments. It

was a great night.

2011-09-10T02:05:00.000-07:00

2010-03-31T21:18:00.000-07:00