My 10 Photographs That Show The Reality Of Flying Economy
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By Vika https://pictolic.com/article/my-10-photographs-that-show-the-reality-of-flying-economy.htmlOver the past 7 years, I've captured the essence of flying in economy, documenting each stage from check-in to duty-free.
Through 40 captivating pictures, this visual journey offers an authentic passenger's perspective, unveiling the subtle beauty and challenges of the airborne experience.
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10 PHOTOS
#1
My journey as a photographer started about 10 years ago when I bought my first camera. I was already being reprimanded daily for drawing in class, so when a short segment about cameras was introduced in IT, the puzzle pieces just fell into place. I immediately fell in love with the art form, and the IT teacher even invited me back to give a short talk on the subject a couple of years later!
#2
#3
The idea for the "Mile High Club" series stemmed from growing up and living abroad, as I would always have to travel to see my family, especially during my time at university when I constantly opted for the cheapest flights available to visit my parents between semesters. Naturally, I always had my camera with me, so I started taking pictures of the process! Initially, my focus was on the security stage, as you're not supposed to take pictures of this, and I'm drawn to controversial subjects. Before I knew it, I was always taking my camera every time I flew and would even arrive early sometimes just to make the most of that flight.
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#5
The toughest part of working on the series has to be avoiding confrontation and discreetly taking pictures of passengers next to me on the same flight—especially when using a massive DSLR with a loud shutter noise. I've been caught a few times and had to awkwardly explain myself, but once people realize I'm not a terrorist, I can usually de-escalate the situation quickly. As for the part I enjoy the most, I like the whole experience. Once I'm at the airport, I enter a form of flow state, and time just flies by (pun intended)!
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#7
I quite like controversy; I enjoy starting conversations and making people think. I love creating something new, exploring the unknown, and pushing boundaries. My passion for photography extends beyond simply creating pretty pictures; I aim to use the medium as a gateway for addressing sensitive topics without imposing my views on the spectator.
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Keywords: Photographs | Flying Economy | Reality | Traveling | Duty free | People | Tourists | Airplanes
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