In partnership with The Holland Project, action photographer and climate activist, Emily Tidwell, hosted a dynamic, hands-on photography workshop at Idlewild Skate Park, on Saturday, Nov. 9.
“Getting back into it [photography] was the big thing for me…when I got here, my camera forced me to put the date and time in - that’s how long I haven’t used my camera," said Mariah Espinal.
After seeing an online ad for the workshop, Mariah was eager to join Emily as a way to pursue her interests while on break from grad school.
Photographers of all skill levels gathered at The Holland Project for an introduction to Emily’s workshop and background, and later met at Idlewild for an interactive photo session with local skater, and founder of the Bitchin Betties skate group, Ella Haworth.
Ella performed numerous tricks on her skateboard and rollerskates, while Emily’s group of students practiced capturing shots of her dynamic moves.
“A big thing for me recently has been reconnecting with the arts…It’s been a real treat being out, talking to people, and photographing motion…[Emily] helped me set up my camera settings, for light and shutter speed. It’s been a new experience for me, I like it," said photographer Chris Mullen.
Emily aims to continue connecting with local creatives and hosting more photography workshops to help get people “comfortable with what it is to shoot action, and expanding into what it looks like to be a photographer in this space.”
In addition to offering creative growth to community members, Emily also aspires to bridge people to valuing the environment through her activism. “I’m really wanting to get more on-the-ground activations around bipartisan environmental causes. So, I’m excited to put more of those events together,” said Emily who is the captain of the creative alliance for Protect Our Winters.
Emily’s action and outdoor sports photography has been featured by renowned brands such as Red Bull and Patagonia and publications including Mountain Gazette and Freeskier.
Photos and writing by Beatrice Bash