Conceptual idea and photographs.

27/3/2012
(week 7)


This was another encouraging class. Thanks goes out to Sean for such positive feedback on the selection of photographs i put on display for everyone to comment on and give feedback. It was great to see everyone's concepts and start to understand a little more about their style of photography and what interests them etc


I enjoy the review process of this class to. Scattering out a bunch of prints for sorting and discussion amongst my peers and lecturer is a fantastic thing for me as it frees-up the confines a computer screen limits you with during this process. I will continue to do this process in the future for all my work.


For me, it is often hard to single-out one or two inspirational photographers, because i take inspiration from so many aspects of different creative industries and day-to-day life.. but I appreciate Sean giving me with a few photographers to reference/research to help my theme - i will continue to look for others as well.


William Eggleston - http://www.egglestontrust.com/
Stephen Shore - http://www.americansuburbx.com/channels/s/stephen-shore
Paul Graham - http://www.paulgrahamarchive.com/
Josef Koudelka - http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&pid=2K7O3R135R3G&nm=Josef%20Koudelka



The following images are other random samples of inspiration i have found before even deciding to tackle this theme - the sub-concious mind continues to wow me :) You may also notice some familiarity between these and the images i have been taking below.

Random photographs i find inspirational.

Random photographs i find inspirational.

Here are the images of mine that were singled-out by Sean to tell my story... basically my theme is trying to show the beauty in simplicity.

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Day 1 of folio development.

(week 6)


I had been waiting to meet our next lecturer. From what i had been told this "Sean" guy seemed like a bit of a cool dude, one i might find a lot of similarities with.


Meeting him today and hearing him speak and getting an insight on his approach to photography certainly gave me a bunch of positive vibes. I like the way he thinks, i like his enthusiasm and positive attitude and hope other see this as well.


I feel he is the kind of bloke i need to help boost my already intense level of passion for photography to another level. So i look forward to further classes.


Another great thing i took away from Sean's class today was to get out and enjoy simple cameras again and feel proud of my unique eye on the world - then get out there and take photos naturally without letting it feel like work.


Great day :)






Notes from today's class:

Reference - www.americansuburbx.com (use this as reference for next weeks class).


To do.

• Find 3 samples of reference material on someone on the above website that i find interesting and take inspiration from.

• Come up with a few creative concepts for my folio of images.

• Bring in a few photographic PRINTS for next weeks class.

I thoughts up a handful of conceptual ideas whilst in class today. They include, but are not limited to the following:

Olympus Trip - Around Canberra

A series of photographs shot on B&W film on the 35mm Olympus Trip (i inherited from my father 2 years ago) of all the things i find wonderful about Canberra to help demonstrate to people all the reasons i chose to move my life here.

How great we really aren't.

A series of shots of all the things i dispose about today's society. We go on and on about how great we all are, but are we really. I see a lot of room for improvement. Things like waste, greed, ignorance, disrespect and plain stupidity.

Bikes of Canberra
Since moving to Canberra, i am constantly amazed by the number of people here who ride bikes. It is great to see and there appears to be an abundant variety. I would like to photograph the diverse style of bike and the character's who ride them.
(corcs - cbd - around the lake - mountain trails - bike shops - the front gallery etc)


Shadows
I have always liked looking at shadows. They are the simplest form of identity and they give off different interest from different angles of view - like when looking down from an elevated position during low afternoon sunlight - as one example.






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