Sunday, March 29, 2009
when we get back
The first is from last semester, the blurry scene's that I am still trying to decipher. The second, third, and fourth are from this semester. The first two are some of the window scenes I have been attempting here and there, and frankly, I'm unsure on how I feel of the two. The fourth is large format and is one of the portraits I have been working on, which are semi-snapshot aesthetic in high quality. And the last image is one from DCAD from a fundraiser at the end of the year. I kind of enjoyed this image, wanted to share. I also have a paper I wrote on myself concerning my work. in third person. Eventually I will use it in a book of my work in April. I am hesitant to put it on the blog, but wondering if you would all be interested in reading it? Feedback? Give me some CRITICAL views on the work and I will try and get some more current work when I can. Miss you all dearly.
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Starting with the first image, working the plain of focus can be tricky but I think its something that all photographers need to try. I think this image needs to be a bit more fuzzy, its close and I start to get a mysterious feeling from it, its also warm. I think that if you were to continue with this concept you should get a variety of scenes and situations.
ReplyDeleteThe second and third images, this idea of scenes within scenes is "hott" right now seems like lots of people are playing with this conceopt, maybe they always have but I've seen a lot of them recently. One thing that makes your two images here stand out is the fact that they are filled with interesting points to focus on. It's not just a pretty reflection, the viewer see's scenes with in scenes and you can see whats going on all around. It becomes a little narrative in the first one. the second one doesn't read as strong to me but it does have a level of concise-ness to it, that draws my in to figure out what's going on.
The fourth image, this does not feel "snap shot-ess" at all girlfriend! you captured a real moment here and I think its the most powerful image in this post. Maybe its the fact that its shot large format but, it gives me a similar feeling that I get when I look at David Burnett's work
http://www.davidburnett.com/gallery.html?gallery=Barack%20Obama&skipno=0¤tIndex=1
I want to see more of this stuff from you!
The last image from DCAD- The colors in this are fun and I like that the color from the bottle matches the lights and the man is in his own little world, this is more snap shot-ess to me, then the one above it, I think this may also be a stand alone photo. It almost feels like "Event photography" If I were you I would keep this photo tucked away and maybe bring it out if you need to show someone an example of this.
nice stuff lady
I really think you have an awesome start to portraiture work wit the black and white shot, i see it as very formal actually... her expression is powerful and solid, even in a very normal environment. I would love to see more of that confrontational work actually. The other photograph of the man in the tent is so strange you caught him in this in between pose that gives you kind of an awkward feeling... but at the same time it is formally really nice, i agree with erika it is a good "event" shot yet still done in your style.
ReplyDeleteAnd for the top photograph im pretty sure ive told you i really liked that one the color and shimmering dots leading you up to the blurry figures gives it mystery and a curious aspect, it feels like a very different project one that could go along with more landscape or city scape work.
The window shots are not my favorite, yet still good images that brig you all around the scene, i think what is confusing for me is that i need more of a reason behind working in this way, if more of the reflections related to one final idea or constant theme i could get int them... maybe i just need to see more of them.
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Ok so I talk to you all the time about these images but I'll write stuff on here.
ReplyDeleteI think there is a sensitivity that I really enjoy in the portrait in the laundry mat. The subject is interesting, she is confident in her pose kind of reminiscent of old paintings. The laptop and the male in the shadow are functioning as symbolic images. I talked to you about the window shots that I enjoy the most, these are not my favorite. I think you have a lot to edit from there and you know which ones are your best.
I just think now is your time to understand the symbols that are appearing in your images and really invest in exploring a certain trend. You have your entire life to be a photographer, you don't have to STICK to one thing... going out to shoot with a mission instead of a hunt (well it will still be a hunt but with more structure.) Keep the aesthetic keep your energy, but decide on something to focus on for a little bit (but nothing too strict because the spontaneous nature of photo is what makes it so appealing)
it might just be that i'm a sucker for limited focus, but i totally love the first image. have you made anymore like this? why did you do it in the first place? personally, i could see a series out of this - the people you're shooting moving out of focus, but still serving as primary subject matter. i dunno know. just a thought.
ReplyDeletethe windows i get and i don't get. all at the same time. not responding as much to them, i guess.
the b&w portrait is killer. holy crap! more of these, please!!! i love that its large format and the portrait that you've captured is pretty amazing. i hope you're doing more of them.
funny, did anyone else get the facebook notification about the next dcad fundraiser? that was a weird fun little evening.