I'm hoping some of you will be willing
to help. I've had this nagging project in the back of my mind since
college. I'm interested in hearing about other people who have
chosen an alternative to the “mainstream” lifestyle. Those who
homestead, or are nomadic and travel. Those who make things for
themselves versus buying from the store. Those who practice
forgotten skills. Those who feel a calling to do things divergently
to the norm. I'm the homesteader-type myself (who enjoys raising
food for my family, and living a life a little different from
ordinary), so I've nicknamed this the “8305 Project” after my
farm's address. I'd really enjoy hearing your story if you think you
fit into this category. If you're interested, then please send me an email at gallivanting.girl.studios@gmail.com with a little bit about yourself and your life. I
will get back to you with some some basic interview questions, if you
don't mind, to get things started. My eventual goal with all of this
is to cultivate these initial interviews (complete with some
beautiful photography) into a blog series, visual magazine, or best
case scenario a coffee table book. I'm not sure exactly what the
interviews will turn into, but I'm sure that many others will enjoy
the blips of everyday peoples' lives/stories as much as I will.
Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who might fit the bill
too. Thank you in advance.
