Black and white images of fighters, behind the scenes and front line. Both soldiers and civilians are shown in the pictures. Che Guevara portraits, tanks and people in fields. Towards the end many of the photos showed people in fields. There was quite a mix of ordinary life shots between set up politically motivated shots. There was a shot of Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela, as well as a balance of street photos vs war photos.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Book Review: Behind the Image by Anna Fox and Natasha Caruana
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Basics-Creative-Photography-03-Research/dp/2940411662
This book started with finding out how photographers work and what informs them. It talked about this all being part of the research process, as well as finding out why they are passionate about what they do.
It then goes on to describe the research process in detail, with planning including thinking about the audience, funding proposals, where to look to do research and it had ideas such as using local libraries, galleries and podcasts as well as other internet research. It reminds us that we may take photos as part of the process, it is not always the finished product. It likens a photo story to an essay, which is quite interesting.
The final chapters mention evaluations and then talks about ethical issues such as the need for model releases. They also mention keeping a reflective journal to help with the process.
This book started with finding out how photographers work and what informs them. It talked about this all being part of the research process, as well as finding out why they are passionate about what they do.
It then goes on to describe the research process in detail, with planning including thinking about the audience, funding proposals, where to look to do research and it had ideas such as using local libraries, galleries and podcasts as well as other internet research. It reminds us that we may take photos as part of the process, it is not always the finished product. It likens a photo story to an essay, which is quite interesting.
The final chapters mention evaluations and then talks about ethical issues such as the need for model releases. They also mention keeping a reflective journal to help with the process.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Book Review: Context and Narrative by Maria Short
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Basics-Creative-Photography-02-Narrative/dp/2940411409/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346054453&sr=8-1#_
This book starts with a reminder that all photos are about the past in general. They are sometimes the only reminder we have of people and there are so many ways to use photos, such as using photos to tell stories and altered realities. They discuss the importance of context in photography.
There are many projects along the way, about developing ideas for example. Lots of images are used to illustrate what they are talking about, and case studies illustrate the main ideas of each chapter.
Consideration is given about who will view images, and how this affects what and how we shoot.
Narrative is then considered, how to ensure continuity and how to decide on how to present a story. Text is the last section, using text on or with images in order to tell a story or advertise a product.
This book starts with a reminder that all photos are about the past in general. They are sometimes the only reminder we have of people and there are so many ways to use photos, such as using photos to tell stories and altered realities. They discuss the importance of context in photography.
There are many projects along the way, about developing ideas for example. Lots of images are used to illustrate what they are talking about, and case studies illustrate the main ideas of each chapter.
Consideration is given about who will view images, and how this affects what and how we shoot.
Narrative is then considered, how to ensure continuity and how to decide on how to present a story. Text is the last section, using text on or with images in order to tell a story or advertise a product.
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