Today several messages can be sent between two people in a matter of seconds. Compared to a time before technology when an individual would sit down and hand-write a thoughtful note which would be delivered to its recipient within a timeframe of days or weeks. The idea for this series stemmed from a collection of postcards, each with personal handwritten notes, dating back to 1908. Some of the postcards were sent to and from the same individuals, some were from one loved one to another, and some showed individuals reaching out to old friends. I was personally very intrigued by this as I’ve always been a very visual and hands-on person. I take notes by hand, I plan out my time in a handwritten calendar, I’ve never been able to really focus when reading from a digital format, and more. With this in mind, through this series I’ve documented a transition from what could be considered a lost art form, to a world of digital takeover and lack of personal touch. Through the content and colour schemes I transitioned from a neutral paper-based theme into a digital black and white theme with very little character. 

As a photobook, this series becomes more emphasized by the handwriting and the physicality of the postcards, in addition to my photographs. The book itself is hand-bound with a leather cover, giving it a classic and traditional appearance of a journal.