The “Photographer of the Week” series is dedicated to highlighting photographers within the SCAD community that demonstrate unique abilities behind the lens. This week, Rebecca Antrim, a fourth-year commercial photography student, shares her recent project and personal insight.
When did you start your photography journey and what does photography mean to you?
I started my photography journey in my second year at SCAD. I have a background in fine arts such as painting, drawing, illustrating, ceramics and printing. I came to SCAD for illustration, but I took a photography class
and I just fell in love with it. I found that I can still use my fine art skills within photography. Adding photography to my art really helped me express my ideas better.
Where do you attain your inspiration for your work?
My inspiration comes from life and what I’ve experienced. I’ve seen the dark and light side of things which is a huge inspiration for me.
What is your creative process like in every shoot?
I usually start with sketching down my ideas in a sketchbook. I bring that with me while I shoot and try to match what I drew. I also love incorporating color into my work, so figuring out my color schemes is a big part of my process. I take a lot of pictures and constantly move the camera around the subject of my shoot. I look at my photoshoots like I am laying out a painting or drawing and see what compositions would be successful.
What impact do you want to have on the industry?
I want to be able to bring different techniques and looks to photographs with my fine art background. Since I mainly take product photos, I want to change the normal commercial look and add a twist to it with fine art elements.
What project(s) are you currently working on?
I am currently working on my senior portfolio and fashion photography. I am experimenting with cinema-graphs, which are still photographs with moving aspects. I have two series of fashion photography. One consists of a more earthy, girly feel and the other series consists of a more professional look.
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim. 
“Serenity” by Rebecca Antrim.
Is there any advice you’d like to leave to other aspiring photographers or SCAD students?
My advice would be to try different kinds of art and techniques. I would have never found my love for photography if I didn’t try something new. I have tried different types of photography and found what I enjoyed and what I didn’t. Also, to just keep pushing yourself and don’t get discouraged. Everything will work out in the end. If you are to compete with someone, compete with yourself and try to make better work every time.
