A while ago we received a directive on the construction of photo series, whether you like it or not, the word?Series? It carries enormous responsibility for work. Let’s start by calling it, then, “project. “A photo project seems easier, doesn’t it?That sounds good. Determination and commitment are of paramount importance, regardless of the label assigned to the photo set.
Definition of the concept:
- As far as aesthetics are concerned.
- Almost everything is already produced.
- Try to imagine the size of the Flickr database and 500px and try this theory.
- Would you like a picture of toilet paper?What changes (always!) It is the connection and interpretation of the one who creates with the created.
- In author photography is the part that defines the direction of work.
- This is the meaning that photography has for the photographer.
- Which is Private and indescribable.
- Sometimes a project is expressed in different ways about people.
- Even if for the photographer the interpretation is different.
- This is the evil that the artist must suffer.
- Unless he saves all his production stored in the drawer.
Freedom:
Fortunately, author photography gives you the freedom to produce anything I can think of. “The photograph is mine and therefore I do what I want. But it’s also important to be aware of what you’re doing. An artistic principle (visual or narrative) can only be defended when the artist knows it exists, taking it as his personal style.
In his personal project on childhood, Francine de Mattos photographed all portraits from an angle that, in the eyes of many, implies a “superiority”. He assumed this feature and didn’t care about criticism.
Time factor
In the execution of a photographic project, time has two functions: that of maturing the concept and, therefore, of those who created it (rarely remains true to the original idea); and the modification of the subjects photographed. He never believes anything in a short time or in no time.
The most common photographic project is 365, one photograph a day for one year. In this case, compare the quality (light, composition, creation) of the first photos with the last one. Many of these projects involve self-portraits; He also tries to see how the look of the portrait changes.
Project 365 by photographer Joeri Bosma. On the left, image 29; right, 342nd.
Report:
Never create anything to reach a very broad or specific audience. Unfortunately, in most cases, the scope of the project has to do with the status that the photographer had before, is it important to make known?Yes, but remember: shoot instead for your own satisfaction and not to show others what you’ve done. Leave the project to a water bath until you’re sure.