Unit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice

Research of other photographers work (P1, M1, D1)

Photographer:Paste 6 images here include the name & date of image

Theme or focus of images These photographs stood out to me as I noticed the theme the photographer was applying instantly. He seems to concentrate on culture and capturing his shots so they look unexpected and in the moment. However, he has created every photo presenting a different culture or race. We can’t tell when the photographs were taken, as no date is provided also there are so many different time periods in the photographs that each one must have been took days apart to organise props, setting, location etc. CompositionAs the photographer decides where to stand, moves the camera, or zooms in on a scene, she selects what to include in the image. What did the photographer choose to include or exclude in the image? If she had zoomed out or stood further away, what additional information could we see? The composition of the photograph can also be altered later by cropping. Messages are shown in the photo from what the photographer has decided to include in the frame. For example in one photograph there are four women stood in a line facing sideways so we cannot see their face or features. Obviously this is not an important factor otherwise the women would be positioned differently.Techniques usedIn each photo a black and white effect is used. This creates age and a vintage style. Depth of field is not really considered in each photo as each photograph is crystal clear, for example nothing is blurred out or focused on. The photographer simply chooses to include everything in the frame. Strengths & WeaknessesI enjoyed researching into these photographs as each one is so different. They each have their own story and message for the target audience. Each photo has a theme which is different cultures and time periods, this would be a good theme to include in my photography work as it makes the photos more interested and

appealing to look at.