Photographer Research

No1 why picked..... 4 photos......evaluations....... influence....sum.....

No2 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

No3 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

No4 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

No5 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

This is a more detailed level of research (than the research log) where you need to look at 5 photographers (No1, No2, etc.). For each photographer, you are required to evaluate each photograph, the evaluations will require a critical analysis of the photograph (denotation, connotation and context) and some contextual information on the photographer. If they are a known photographer (e.g. Henri Cartier Bresson, Robert Frank), you can start with an intro with contextual information about them.

The influence and summary section should only be completed once you have completed your shoots and will require you to explain how the photographer research influenced the way you executed your project. You should include an example of your own work to show visually how your work relates to theirs. This could relate to e.g. the way you used similar lighting, composition, etc.

· the influence can relate to the visual approach of the photographer or technical /conceptual approach.

· technical approaches e.g. lighting, composition, camera settings, etc.

· conceptual approach e.g. follow similar ideas.

Steve McCurry

This image to me represents that there is always good within. This is due to the dirt covered window revealing the face of an innocent child which to me is deemed as beautiful. The framing has been created by the clean spot in the window which is abstract and a natural technique.

This image creates a sense of irony the framing surrounding the monk creates juxtaposition as the framing looks to be of expensive taste and presumably is very valuable. Yet the monk lives in simplicity and does not find comfort in expensive and materialistic things. He is also posing with elegance yet his face seems sad which creates for a confusing interpretation.

this image is interesting because there is a lot of juxtaposition in the image. The image shows framing through manipulation of the windows. This image is very ironic as it is advertising soap yet the bus is showing many individuals cramped together which is seen as unhygienic. This also shows the difficulties of life for the poor and how they cannot afford what is advertised on their public transport. also, the soap has the word lux imprinted, which is an abbreviation of luxury, however the individuals on the bus do not live a life of luxury.