“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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From the tourists who come to escape their daily routines to the locals who have made the beach their second home, to the salesmen who hustle to make a living, Sun, Sand & Salesmen offers a unique glimpse into the diversity and complexity of beach culture.

Through this project, I hope to challenge viewers’ preconceptions of beach life and offer a nuanced and multifaceted portrait of this fascinating world. Whether it’s a couple enjoying a quiet moment in the sun, or a salesman hawking his wares, every photograph in this series captures a slice of life on the beach, and invites the viewer to experience it for themselves.

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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I recall being inspired by Martin Parr's project "Life's a Beach" and wanted to put my twist on it. Having grown up around this environment, I felt very drawn toward creating a project about it.

“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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I once had someone pull a knife on me during the project. It was during one of my first outings for the series, and a local caught me taking his picture. He immediately called me over and pulled out a knife, threatening to stab me if I didn't delete the photograph. It was terrifying and needless to say, I didn't take any more pictures that day!

“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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99% of the project is shot from the hip; it's awkward enough walking along the beach with a massive DSLR. Putting it up to your face just draws unnecessary attention. It's a technique I have practiced for almost a decade and have become very accustomed to. Normally, I will start at one end of the beach and walk to the other end, never lifting the camera to my eye once.

“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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The project wasn't created with any underlying message in mind; in this case, I let the work speak for itself.

“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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“Looky Looky”: 12 Photos I Took Of Things On The Beach That Fascinated Me

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Keywords: Tourists | Photos | People | Daily routines | Beach culture | Beach vibes

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