narika mckenzie
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New Year Note to Self (Kaleidoscope)
Part of #alphabetsuperset series, K is for Kaleidoscope.
A series of film photos and video to document life.
Music By MajorMagik open.spotify.com/artist/5c0cW0pvExTu3VmuPcugPx?si=xUFCa5PWSXmM7gVS5g4RpQ&nd=1&dlsi=ee758f7690974082
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Journaling in film photos- A case for boring photos
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part of a series for #alphabetsuperset Film photography as an antidote to boredom. How to keep things from dying. Music by Majormagik
infinite ~ just passing through
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Infinite. Part of a series of short video essays for #alphabetsuperset music by major majik majormagik.com
How to pay attention ~ (Being an artist when you can't quit your day job)
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Part of an artistic challenge series by @struthless #alphabetsuperset H is for How to pay attention, How to be an artist when you can't quit your day job. How everyday documenting is part of the work of a creative life. book excerpt from Rick Rubins - The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Thanks for being here.
Relaxing film photography
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relaxing film photography, chasing the last of daylight on a walk around the neighbourhood on 35mm kodak gold. music by @thewizardtuesday
relaxing black and white 35mm film photography walk of the neighbourhood
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Film photos of the neighbourhood on a drizzly day music by Nik Karlin open.spotify.com/album/4eksC6nyTNh4ekjI77oxZw?si=qBG6QdT6TciQuf5R0ycaOg
Get back on the horse. (300 days of a weekly creative challenge)
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Just start. Do the thing. Fail, and 'Get back on the horse.' Part of my series for the @struthless creative challenge #alphabetsuperset info for the challenge here - www.alphabetsuperset.com/ ua-cam.com/video/0tTOQT4HhXI/v-deo.htmlsi=2jbw897sFc-p_4OD Buddy Wakefield here www.buddywakefield.com/ Frankies work here ua-cam.com/video/Lmu8ddzd9R4/v-deo.html Music by @thewizardtuesday Thanks for foll...
The Film Camera is a Portal (Film photography for slowing down)
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Paying attention to beautiful things. Shooting more 35mm film and slowing down feels like its opened up the world to me. F is for field notes & the film camera as a portal. Music By @thewizardtuesday Part of a series of short videos I've been working on for #alphabetsuperset creative challenge set by‪@struthless‬ Documenting ordinary moments and figuring out how to articulate how it all feels. ...
Ephemeral ~ over a decade of documenting life on video
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Documenting life. E is for ephemeral Figuring out how to articulate my need to hold onto things. Thanks for being here. :) Part of a series of short videos I've been working on for #alphabetsuperset challenge set by‪@struthless‬ Soundtrack is Jack Diaz covering Tears for Fears in California in 2010 (feat built in camera mic wind noise)
Document the everyday
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take note of beautiful things everyday in case you need a reminder. D is for document Part of a series of short videos I've been working on for #alphabetsuperset challenge set by‪@struthless‬ Soundtrack by Major Magik open.spotify.com/artist/5c0cW...
Carousel (how to slow a spinning mind)
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slowing down and shooting film. C is for carousel for #alphabetsuperset challenge by @struthless part of a series of videos in an attempt to articulate my need for holding onto things. Thanks for being here :)
Beautiful things
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Beautiful things
Archiving the ordinary (How to Keep Things from Dying)
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Archiving the ordinary (How to Keep Things from Dying)
Contax G2 film photography in Melbourne Australia
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Contax G2 film photography in Melbourne Australia
you will just like this
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you will just like this

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @nicksucio
    @nicksucio 15 днів тому

    "postcards from the everyday became my little reminders" beautifully said love that shot at 2:39 a remarkable video essay, thanks for sharing friend (:

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 15 днів тому

      Thanks for taking the time to say that, it means a lot ✨

  • @sofia.casado
    @sofia.casado 18 днів тому

    Hi!!! I really liked the music in your video, how do you manage to put it without a copyright complain or something? Im in a desperate search for good music on my own videos :( any tips?

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 18 днів тому

      @@sofia.casado thank you! It’s actually my friends tracks, there are some sites out there where you pay a subscription for license free music, maybe some free ones too.

  • @UndinesOcean
    @UndinesOcean 18 днів тому

    Regarding the advice given by the therapist to Andrea Gibson, by consciously choosing what we focus on, we can shape our responses to situations, build resilience, and pursue meaningful goals (especially those New Year's Eve resolutions). For example, focusing on gratitude can enhance well-being, even in hard times like the ones we are living. Lovely reflections and shots!

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 18 днів тому

      @@UndinesOcean I agree! it’s one of my favourite ideas, I really think it can shift our direction in life

  • @parisa8431
    @parisa8431 21 день тому

    Your video art makes me feel warm and dreamy 💕✨ You inspire the artist in me. Please keep making art. Been subscribed to your channel for a while now. It's a gem. Thank you!

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 21 день тому

      @@parisa8431 thank you, the feedback is inspiring too 💌

  • @cursed_nerd
    @cursed_nerd 21 день тому

    all friends should stay in a street. Meet everyday. I love ya mate.

  • @CraigMcKenzie-r6c
    @CraigMcKenzie-r6c 21 день тому

    Love it Narika, hold on

  • @briansolomon2969
    @briansolomon2969 26 днів тому

    The Magnolia was my grandmother's, and is today my favorite tree.

  • @briansolomon2969
    @briansolomon2969 27 днів тому

    Your videos popped up in my feed today. Now I'm binging on them. Liked and subscribed.

  • @gottanikoncamera
    @gottanikoncamera 27 днів тому

    Wonderful! I don’t think anyone I’ve seen has your unique style of combining words and images to evoke feelings. There’s so much going on, it’s easy to watch your stuff multiple times and have each viewing be a deeper experience. I’ve caught the spark and dusted off my Olympus XA as my daily journal maker. Later today, I’m going to load up my S8 and start a filming. Keep creating.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 27 днів тому

      @@gottanikoncamera thank you, this means a lot, I’m so glad you’re feeling inspired too- starting to shoot super 8 really gave me a spark for images again.

  • @nicolamcola
    @nicolamcola 28 днів тому

    Film makes everything feel beautiful and real! This is gorgeous - great job

  • @TPKProductions
    @TPKProductions 29 днів тому

    such beautiful composition. love your photos as well as the video. Keep making dope art :)

  • @ondradft9081
    @ondradft9081 29 днів тому

    1:38 Oh my god, that's so true xD It's better now, I saw some... maybe podcast? where Todd Hido said that his advice is to turn your back to the house while taking long exposure photographs. At least in my case it was pretty helpful.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 29 днів тому

      @ondradft9081 I watched some Todd Hido interviews recently, so great!

  • @42ndStreetMatthew
    @42ndStreetMatthew 29 днів тому

    Lovely video. Subscribed.

  • @Dan_photo
    @Dan_photo Місяць тому

    This is great! Excellent to see an Australian video.

  • @soccerjockey
    @soccerjockey Місяць тому

    Beautiful video! And yes, I wholeheartedly agree

  • @VictorReynolds
    @VictorReynolds Місяць тому

    This is one of the most real videos I’ve seen. I share your experiences with night photography. All the best in your creative endeavors!

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@VictorReynolds thank you, appreciate the encouragement

  • @gottanikoncamera
    @gottanikoncamera Місяць тому

    I really loved both your “Archiving the Ordinary” film and your neighborhood walk piece. Not really a fan of Reels/Shorts; I never watch them though I am probably in the minority. Love what you’re doing with your channel.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@gottanikoncamera thank you so much, I’m really enjoying making them ☺️

  • @queziap
    @queziap Місяць тому

    ok this is the most different video i ever seen, so nice!

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@queziap thank you! What a lovely comment ☺️

  • @colepearson2450
    @colepearson2450 Місяць тому

    Beautiful and amazing work…a stillness that is rare in the modern day. What’s the music?

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@colepearson2450 thank you, it’s by my friend majormagik on Spotify and instagram, he’s a wizard with the sounds

  • @secretstates
    @secretstates Місяць тому

    This was phenomenal, thank you for sharing. Please keep going with these videos 👏🤍

  • @cursed_nerd
    @cursed_nerd Місяць тому

    HI, new subscriber here.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm glad you're here ☺️

  • @petesyoutube
    @petesyoutube Місяць тому

    Amazing! Everything about this makes me stop and think and feel something and want to do things better and differently tomorrow. What (or type of) writing course did you take?

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@petesyoutube thank you! It was a spoken word class by buddy waikfield, I think he’s running another one now- highly recommend. I talk about it more in my video get back on the horse and links to his website & work are in that video description ☺️

    • @petesyoutube
      @petesyoutube Місяць тому

      @@narikamckenziejust watched that video too and came back to say “I found it” but you’d already commented heh. Thanks. I’ll check it out

  • @thefreshfreshest
    @thefreshfreshest Місяць тому

    I wish you the very best on your creative journey. Big things are coming your way.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@thefreshfreshest thanks, appreciate the encouragement

  • @emmetkowler
    @emmetkowler Місяць тому

    the struggle of trying to stop to take pictures with a dog on a leash is soooooo real. loved the pace and rhythm of this video

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie Місяць тому

      @@emmetkowler haha seriously, but I feel to guilty if I take a walk without him, also thank you, feedback means a lot ☺️

  • @kirstenh0
    @kirstenh0 Місяць тому

    i love this!!!

  • @arrow-from-the-sun
    @arrow-from-the-sun Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this. It made my day. 🙏

  • @admin-morres007
    @admin-morres007 2 місяці тому

    Awesome!

  • @CasperrFPS
    @CasperrFPS 2 місяці тому

    Is this a repaint m3? Or the rarer one, if it’s painted curious to where u got it done

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 2 місяці тому

      It's a repaint, I bought it second hand and the seller hadn't listed. But I know the Kanto repaints are great but I think they have a long wait. Also shuiedo do a beautiful job.

  • @CraigMcKenzie-r6c
    @CraigMcKenzie-r6c 2 місяці тому

    Looks beautiful.

  • @purupuru12206
    @purupuru12206 3 місяці тому

    thank you for this

  • @ChrissoDiiFonso
    @ChrissoDiiFonso 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful, what do you call this type of photography?

  • @noeliamaffiold
    @noeliamaffiold 4 місяці тому

    gracias

  • @arrow-from-the-sun
    @arrow-from-the-sun 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for making this! I've watched this many times and keep finding new points every time. I love the creative style and how you've put this together.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 4 місяці тому

      @@arrow-from-the-sun thankyou!! It means so much. Definitely recommend the Rick Rubin book I'm quoting at the end as well, I've been constantly replaying parts of the audiobook while listening because it's full of so many well articulated ideas about creative process

    • @arrow-from-the-sun
      @arrow-from-the-sun 4 місяці тому

      @@narikamckenzie Hey thanks for the book recommendation! I've seen much of his interviews so the book sounds really good. 🙏

  • @sofakatastrofa1554
    @sofakatastrofa1554 4 місяці тому

    the music, the photos the narrative - i adore it very poetic

  • @sofakatastrofa1554
    @sofakatastrofa1554 4 місяці тому

    thank you! u r golden, it makes sense u r not popular but you are very special! looking forward for your next masterpiece

  • @maralindevdg
    @maralindevdg 4 місяці тому

    love love love this

  • @hjalte1679
    @hjalte1679 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful

  • @aspenvo
    @aspenvo 4 місяці тому

    your voice is really pretty :)

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 4 місяці тому

      @@aspenvo thankyou for saying that, I was sick for half of this recording but I didn't want to redo it and have it sound too scripted ☺️

  • @farimahzorriasatein7475
    @farimahzorriasatein7475 4 місяці тому

    chills down my spine, this is the first video i watched in months that actually had me stop in my tracks and think, "actually, no. I want to linger here awhile. Watch this video one more time, twice just for the measure. I need to remember this, this is worth remembering when i forgot more important stuff." Absolutely gorgeous editing, i adore the flow of the imageries, i adore how seamless and liquid your transitions from idea to idea feel, and i adore how sincere and bare your recounts of everyday moments are. wonderous work really, sitting to watch this video and listening to your revelations healed a part of my mind that i didn't quite know was broken. Thank you so much for creating and sharing your experiences, for your honest diary, and hope to see so many many more of your videos and photographs in the near future 💗💕💓

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 4 місяці тому

      @@farimahzorriasatein7475 this is so so lovely. Thankyou for telling me, it feels weird putting personal thoughts out here but this reminds me why I want to share my experiences. I'm so glad it meant something for you. Thank you ✨

  • @sarahtakesnotes
    @sarahtakesnotes 4 місяці тому

    LOVED this so freaking much [Edit] "Buddy" was so right about you. being honest and vulnerable is what makes your art so good. i feel heard whenever i watch your videos

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, it's really nice to hear 🧡

  • @mrblobifier
    @mrblobifier 5 місяців тому

    What a cool video!!! Love your art. This relates so much to my current writing, I realized only yesterday that as I was writing songs I would step back into the third person out of fear of relating the lyrics I had written to my current life and having to confront uncomfortable emotions. Only now am I realizing that the whole purpose of art is to confront and acknowledge our emotions and that the release is so much better when you’re honest with yourself. Keep doin what you’re doin!!! Love to see what you got coming down the line :)

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@mrblobifier thankyou! It means alot. Also I only started listening to the audiobook yesterday but rick Rubin's book the creative act-a way of being is really helpful for this, particularly for song writing practice, he talks specifically about the thing you just expressed, definitely recommend.

  • @strillos5096
    @strillos5096 5 місяців тому

    the photos are amazing!

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@strillos5096 that is so nice to hear, I've been feeling overwhelmed by the beauty in all the little things but never sure if it translates to the images. Thankyou 🧡

  • @crustycandy3235
    @crustycandy3235 5 місяців тому

    you have an eye for images plus your lighting and framing are great! I Love photography and this is inspiring me to take some more photos.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@crustycandy3235 that's so nice of you to say! I've really been enjoying the process ✨

  • @ooakleaf
    @ooakleaf 5 місяців тому

    THANK YOU! That's just what I needed to hear.... I've saved this video so I can keep reminding myself of why I tread the path I'm on... Beautifully presented and very relatable! ♥

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@ooakleaf thankyou! So nice to hear 🧡

  • @Ej-xk5oc
    @Ej-xk5oc 5 місяців тому

    That’s a pretty good video 😊😊 grind it out

  • @johndoe-rq1pu
    @johndoe-rq1pu 5 місяців тому

    "I don't think art can ever be realized alone." Welp, there's my exit.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@johndoe-rq1pu I'm curious how you feel about this? I'm interested in discussing this idea. I myself am someone who's work is always made alone and often not seen by people, I've become interested in the ways ideas have evolved when sharing them, even just in discussion with one person. I believe in the idea of making work for yourself and not an imagined audience, but also think there is an added layer for ourselves to our work when we find out we aren't alone in what we are expressing. I'd love to hear how you feel about it.

    • @johndoe-rq1pu
      @johndoe-rq1pu 5 місяців тому

      @@narikamckenzie I've encountered roughly three types of people when sharing art: One who will tell you that even the rag you use to clean your brushes is actually modern art and any minute you're going to be famous etc, and they're probably well-meaning but they aren't good enough at acting to be convincing; One who thinks you're an amazing artist as long as you're painting their fence or fixing their powerpoint and not actually doing art; and One who is just delighted to tell you how you're wasting your time. I'm sure there are artists who have found helpful and supportive people and people who have found artists whose work enriches their lives--that's probably the only way it would be worthwhile, I certainly get no joy from adding to the stacks--but I wouldn't even know where to begin looking except in cheesy movies.

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@johndoe-rq1pu I understand that, and recently I have had the experience of feeling like I rediscovered photography for myself where the process of going out and seeing things became the art for me more so than the end result, but in sharing some recent work and having connected with people over it the work itself has evolved for me. I think being the person who tells someone else their work means something to you is also part of making art, I think letting other people know their work resonates with you, that they're not just adding to the stacks, ends up offering you something as well as them. That was my experience with joining the writing class and I had intended to be an anonymous observer, if I hadn't put myself out there I would have missed the inspiration that came from it and the experience of making the work that has followed. Don't get me wrong, definitely feel like I'm adding to the stacks alot of the time, but I don't know how to do anything else 🫠 You don't know who might need your work till you put it out there.

    • @johndoe-rq1pu
      @johndoe-rq1pu 5 місяців тому

      @@narikamckenzie Glad that you've had so many positive experiences with making and sharing your art.

  • @austins.2495
    @austins.2495 5 місяців тому

    This is what the world needs more of today, thank you for being a positive force 🙏 stay safe on your journey

    • @narikamckenzie
      @narikamckenzie 5 місяців тому

      @@austins.2495 thankyou for the encouragement, it helps 😊

  • @NtotheEtotheStotheW
    @NtotheEtotheStotheW 5 місяців тому

    That was very inspiring. Thank you ❤

  • @CraigMcKenzie-r6c
    @CraigMcKenzie-r6c 5 місяців тому

    Very good, keep giving us more of the neighbourhood.