This is one of my edits, I included my captions because hey, they are important too. I have a few different picture packages that I have been playing around with. The final output of this story is going to be in multimedia which includes about 40 some images accompanied and timed up with audio interviews that I covered while I was out there. Currently it runs about 6:30 and I'm trying to cut it down to 5 minutes, I wish their was some way I could post a SWF file on this blog but, looks like I'm outta luck on that one.
Summary:
Angela and Scott are Generations Y'ers and they are a family of 5 on a single income. Scott works construction and has been in the Navy for 8 years. In today's economic times they are finding ways to cut back. The word "Budget" means a lot to them, and these days it seems to be getting tighter and tighter for their family. This is a look into their everyday life.
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The idea for this project is really interesting and extremely relevant to whats going on with a lot of families in America. These images are all really strong to me, especially the first one of your niece i love that contact with the camera. Theyre all doing a great job of telling a story to me, good job with the captions as well, id like to see more that dig a little deeper by showing the point of view from your sister a bit more, or maybe her husband at a job site and give examples of how hard he is working since he is the main income this project has the potential to be a great model of American life. Your nieces and nephews look pretty lucky to get the attention and love that is apparent in this, its kind of nice to see that affection and commitment to raising their children comfortably even though they are struggling financially. I want to hear the audio, so even if its not on this blog maybe find another way to get it on the internet then post the link. :) you go girl you're turning into quite the photo journalist.
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to go to his work too, but outsiders cant go on site, I did how ever get some frames of him getting ready for work at 5 am, they are in the multimedia. I hadn't thought of shooting from her point of view, thats a good idea, I think I'm going to continue to shoot this for myself, even though the shooting for my class and show is done.
ReplyDelete#1-fabulous! i'm completely interested in that on its own or in context, which is really great that you included text with these. I think it helps to place me in your position in terms of the imagery, school, and critique. Your oldest niece, as most 5 year olds are, is a complete model. She helps bring the pieces together with her facial expressions and for the mood in each, or connection to the subject.
ReplyDeleteI want to hear more of what the 'whole' round about story of the economic crisis to bring a tighter comparison to what exactly is involved in their 'budget'. I'm sure that was involved in the full, but I would like to see it. Or in context with other previous images taken during an econmic downfall. Who do you relate with?
Katie's idea is nice and I would certainly like to see you continue, for your own sake. Find what's really important to you and capture it. And lets see more work! :)
I'm with the others about your idea, its strong because you are embedded in the project. It is something you know a lot about, is relevant to your own experience, and involves your family. I like moments when the camera seems really transparent (1st, 5th) from a medium that has the ability to really fool its viewer its refreshing to feel like I understand that event.
ReplyDeleteI love the innocence that the little girl in photo 1 has throughout the story. It feels like we should be looking out for her, and her generation. We should make things better so our children can lead a full life.
The one photo I feel isn't as strong as the rest is the second. I think the subjects seem too self-conscious of the camera (the tutor especially). Although I do think its a good part of the story and something that shows optimism. The others are so much stronger (probably because of the family relationship between photographer and subject). Reminds me of the feelings of sally mans photographs. But yes, just something to realize as your strength, and something to be critical over in your editing. Other than that I think its a really strong set and it shows that you had a lot to choose from.
erika, this is really interesting. i'm glad you included the text for us, since the project is about both images and your words. that sucks the audio part doesn't work on here. i'll be honest, i have no idea how to make that work and wish i did. i suspect that aspect takes this to a whole different level.
ReplyDeletewhat's interesting is that i'm not getting a feeling of a family struggling to make ends meet, based on just the photos. it just seems like a middle-american family going about their lives. that, in and of itself, is interesting to me. sometimes it seems like the bulk of the images we see in contemporary america are of the extremes - extreme poverty and extreme wealth. i really appreciate you're work looking at examples of the HUGE group that falls in the middle.
i like that a lot of the shots seem to be caught on the fly or as the action is happening. makes it all more "real." brings the viewer in. i think it could be easy to stage things in an attempt to make it more "epic" or something. but appreciate that you kept it honest and real. wish i could be there for your show next week. hope you'll put more images up soon so we can see the progression of this body of work. i hope you will continue with this work. it seems important for the long-term whether this actual body of work becomes something bigger or informs something later.
well done!