Include in your photographer research:
•A brief introduction to the photographer (a mini bio - age, birth place etc,, the style and nature of their work, the motives and influences and why you have chosen them in relation to the topic - what inspires you about their work. Look at their work and try to work out how they did it (which lens, how it was lit?
•Analyse at least 2 images of theirs that interest you – ensure you discuss visual elements, possible meanings, and your own interpretation, and how it has inspired you (what you will do to mimic their work) – if the photographer is well known, you may find other peoples reviews on line. - see photo analysis guidance.
There is no wordcount for photographer research but remember the more you research, and the more critical you are (interpreting meaning and stating opinions) the higher the grade.
Don’t forget, if your chosen photographer is well established, there might be a documentary on YouTube. You can find lots of photographers on the internet but also try the library… you can also visit exhibitions etc. You don’t necessarily have to look at JUST photographers. Anything can inspire you! So use any source of inspiration! For example, if you like Tim Burtons (the film director and artist (nightmare before Christmas) style you can research him and his works, but you must be clear to identify what style/technique/idea you are interested in, and why.
•A brief introduction to the photographer (a mini bio - age, birth place etc,, the style and nature of their work, the motives and influences and why you have chosen them in relation to the topic - what inspires you about their work. Look at their work and try to work out how they did it (which lens, how it was lit?
•Analyse at least 2 images of theirs that interest you – ensure you discuss visual elements, possible meanings, and your own interpretation, and how it has inspired you (what you will do to mimic their work) – if the photographer is well known, you may find other peoples reviews on line. - see photo analysis guidance.
There is no wordcount for photographer research but remember the more you research, and the more critical you are (interpreting meaning and stating opinions) the higher the grade.
Don’t forget, if your chosen photographer is well established, there might be a documentary on YouTube. You can find lots of photographers on the internet but also try the library… you can also visit exhibitions etc. You don’t necessarily have to look at JUST photographers. Anything can inspire you! So use any source of inspiration! For example, if you like Tim Burtons (the film director and artist (nightmare before Christmas) style you can research him and his works, but you must be clear to identify what style/technique/idea you are interested in, and why.
STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER RESEARCH EXAMPLE:
Diane ArbusDiane was born 14th march 1923. She was raised in the 1930's during the Great depression which contributed to her views on the world. Diane grew up wealthy due to her parents owning a department store on fifth avenue. At the age of 18 she married her childhood sweetheart. after the war in 1946 she began a commercial photography business called "Diane & Allan Arbus,"
After the business stopped working for them Diane started to roam the streets of new York city and find her models. By 1959 she started photographing for Esquire, the Sunday times magazine and Harper's Bazaar. Diane lived to the age of 48. Diane struggled with mental illness through her life as well as her mother; she committed suicide July 26th, 1971. |
Freaks was a thing I photographed a lot - Diane Arbus
Her work
Diane took photos of societies rejects. she brought beauty and confidence into the way people see them. She would capture mainly portraits of trans people, nudists, strippers, carnival entertainers and many other types of misunderstood people. Diane did not judge them and she was known to be an open minded person. she was fascinated by people who decides to express their identities through clothing, tattoos, body modification etc.
How she inspires me
Diane captures humans in their natural state, she takes photos of the people in their individual behaviours and identities which I find really interesting and rare to see. I'd like to use models who have a bold identity and not scared to present it, also I would like to capture them doing natural behaviours that express the sub conscious. The compositions are very awkward and she does not seem to follow photographic guidelines. This is because she is probably mimicking the societal rejects.
Diane took photos of societies rejects. she brought beauty and confidence into the way people see them. She would capture mainly portraits of trans people, nudists, strippers, carnival entertainers and many other types of misunderstood people. Diane did not judge them and she was known to be an open minded person. she was fascinated by people who decides to express their identities through clothing, tattoos, body modification etc.
How she inspires me
Diane captures humans in their natural state, she takes photos of the people in their individual behaviours and identities which I find really interesting and rare to see. I'd like to use models who have a bold identity and not scared to present it, also I would like to capture them doing natural behaviours that express the sub conscious. The compositions are very awkward and she does not seem to follow photographic guidelines. This is because she is probably mimicking the societal rejects.