These photographs were taken in a local tattoo studio,

 I took multiple different shots of the tattooist in action and

 some of the equipment used.

 

 

 

These are some photographs that were taken when I first got my camera.

Book Review - Self Portrait Photographs By Lee Friedlander

 

Harvard Reference; John Szarkowski 1970. Lee Friedlander - Self Portrait.

Self Portrait by Lee Friedlander is a series of photographs taken over a time span of six years. The photographer appears in almost every photo, taking a self portrait. The book can be inspirational to people trying to capture elements of self portrait, such as mirror reflections, glass reflections or shadows. Each photograph was taken in black and white, this is mainly because of the decade in which each photo was captured. I think that having the images in black and white adds a unique feel to each of Lee’s photographs. I chose to analyse this book because my theme for my assignment is reflections, this book has helped give me some ideas as to what images to take.

In some of the photographs you can see the culture and time in which it was taken because of certain surroundings, such as how old fashioned everything is, what clothes are worn, and what cars are being driven. I think that this book is like a time capsule, it gives you a taste of what it’s like to live throughout that decade.

 

Photo Analysis;

Buffalo, New York 1968- I have chosen this as one of my images to analyse because I think that it captures a clear theme of reflection, which is something I am focusing on for my own personal assignment. As you can see, the photographer (Lee Friedlander) is taking a self-portrait in what looks like a bathroom mirror. There is a bulb to the left of the image which is the light source of capture. Overall I like this image; it works well because of the contrast between light and dark. I also find it quite inspiring.

 

Wilmington, Delaware 1965- I have chosen this image because I think that it is really interesting. As you can see, this portrait is quite different to the last. It is a self-portrait in a shop window. There is a door inside the shop which has a square glass window; this creates smaller reflection of the photographer in the photo. I think that the focus point is in the centre, where the photographer is stood. This image itself is really inspiring for me because it is a unique interpretation of the theme of reflection. There is also a small element of shadow in the reflection because it is captured in black and white. Overall I like this image.

 

Common Sense Book Review

Common Sense - Martin Parr, Dewi Lewis , 1999. 

This book was published by Dewi Lewis, it includes a variety of images taken by Martin Parr based on everyday life. The photographs are not named, they don't have any information and none of the people in the photographs are identified. Every photo is different, there is no consistent theme throughout the book. 

The book gives us a taste of Martin's life, his culture, his interests and most of all, his personality. It almost takes us back in time to what the American 90's society was like, you can see that in his images, he's capturing key moments of everyday life. It is almost like he wants to capture memories. I think that there is a story behind each one of Martin's photographs, although we are not given any information. 

There is no introduction to the book, the only information we are given is the name of the book and the photographer. Each page is a photograph is personal to Martin, this gives the reader a sense of admiration towards him for sharing his life through images.

Personally I feel that after reading through this book, it's helped me connect with Martin and his way of life. Also it's made me realize how different each culture is, by seeing their everyday life in photographs. I see Martin as an inspirational photographer, especially for a topic such as society or culture. 

These are some of my own photo's ive taken capturing elements of pattern, shape, form, texture and also my chosen topic of reflections.

These photos were taken in my second studio lesson, i used an empty lantern to create the elements of shadow and form.

I also I added a bundle of fairy lights to the lantern to add effect, texture and form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I took a photo of the fairy lights from a vertical angle, it created a unique shadow.