Statement: These set of images strive to capture the essence of still existing Americana. Whether that be in a bowling alley in the Midwest or a diner off of Route 66 these nostalgic feelings still stand true even when it feels the US is in a depressing downfall. These images were captured on 35mm film to represent the glory days of our nation when many of these Americana memorabilia filled spots came to be.
Spencer-Anne Katherine Blacketer-Carlson is a San Diego born lady who transplanted to the city of Chicago to gain a degree in Documentary Photography. Currently working as a pre-school teacher to provide a good life for het pet cat and rabbit, she enjoys exploring the many diverse neighborhoods of Chicago and spending time in Wisconsin working on her 1976 Airstream trailer with her hubby. In a mid artist life crisis, she sold her digital camera gear making her a strictly analog photographer, staying poor and shooting film. She dreams of one mastering her roller derby skills, actually growing her hair out before cutting it all off again and moving somewhere that is not so damn cold. Spencer is the co-founder of Not Your Mothers Breast Milk, when the idea was sprouted over breakfast at the Golden Apple diner.
