Episode 39 - Jessy Willemse: Finding Creative FreedomThrough Intentional Camera Movement

Jessy is an artistic photographer based in Adelaide, Australia, who creates beautiful artistic images using intentional camera movement. She finds creative photography very healing, offering her the chance to have some me time and develop a greater appreciation for the world that surrounds her. Intentional camera movement has offered her the freedom to express herself in a way that she’d never found with other creative hobbies or photographic styles. If you don’t already do ICM, Jess’s infectious enthusiasm may just inspire you to give it a go.
Topics Covered
How moving to Australia inspired her to begin photography
Discovering ICM photography
Moving from landscape photography to ICM
Her previous love for painting
Creating painterly images with her camera
Her love for being in nature
Making hundreds of images in one trip
The unpredictability of ICM photography
Growing up surrounded by nature in Bulgaria
How photography got her through her husband’s illness
Practicing mindfulness through photography
The healing power of photography
How we are part of nature
How photography helped her learn to really see
Why she prefers to photograph on her own
How photography is like meditation
Allowing time for me time in life
The joys of having photography as a hobby
How healthy outdoor photography is
How she edits her images
How photography gives her everything she needs
How ICM allows creative expression
Being authentic in her work and expression
How ICM gave her freedom in her photography
Doing photography for ourselves
The fantasy side of ICM photography
Her love to be unique in her photography
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[@daniellegrandpa]

Great podcast, Jessy shows her excitement in her work. The healing power of the outdoors, nature, with or without a camera, nature does heal. I love her attitude, and outlook.

[@jbairdexp]

I'm very guilty of ignoring ICM...not because I don't like it, but I just don't personally give it a chance in my own photography. This chat has inspired me to change that!

[@rainbowfeet58]

Excellent podcast, I love the freedom and liberation of her artful creations and the brilliant message of not doing this to please others 👍💕

[@mayhamilton6652]

So much warmth and infectious joy in this podcast! Very inspirational again ❤

[@donna.downey]

Jessy is amazing. She has such an inspiring attitude and so much passion and enthusiasm for her photography and for nature. This is another great interview Kim. Get so much from meeting these amazing photographers and people which I couldn't do if it weren't for this venue.

[@DarylHunt]

I really enjoyed this episode. Jesse inspired me with her attitude to just taking photos that resonate with her and not worry what others might think. Also her comments on being observant while walking struck home. As somebody with visual issues I have found photography has helped me be more visually observant.

[@barryhiggott9458]

It really resonates what you and Jesse said about going out by yourselves. I find that when my wife is with me I don’t have the time to do what I want as she gets bored hanging about waiting for me, I real do need to find more me time. Anyway I’m going off to check out her work.