beginnings

the project below has reached its conclusion within the confines of its academic structure but will remain open ended as there are still avenues I wish to pursue. I have found this blog a useful tool for documenting the journey of a project and will continue to post with reference to new projects. I hope you enjoy the journey.

first shoot

Below are journal notes and Polaroid’s detailing the first shoot from this project. It is essential for the evolution of a project to detail events precisely and to criticise the approach in order to gain an understanding of process. This enables a critique of mistakes, aesthetics and technique in order to enhance and define a set style and practice. Within the notes are sketches of compositions, observations from the day and fears over image exposure.

 

Journal note detailing return home from first shoot and initial thoughts

Journal note showing sketches of compositions and thoughts beside them

Select Polaroids from shoot

Polaroid no. 1

Polaroid no. 2

 Polaroid no. 4

Polaroid no. 5

the night before

As is the style I have grown accustomed to, to prepare for the day ahead, I review key points of influence the night before a shoot. The process of research spans an entire project but it is always useful to review specific elements at any given point. The influence is engrained by drawing the images that I find inspiring, providing a stronger base of understanding and deconstruction, which sets a quick reference point that can be carried around on a shoot.

Martina Hoogland Ivanow : Far too close

Clare Richardson : Harelemville and Beyond the Forest 

Jason Fulford : Crushed

Stephen Shore : Uncommon Places

Preliminary

I’ve had the opportunity to visit a gentlemen’s house to view his taxidermy collection. He is willing to participate in the study by allowing me to photograph the pieces. I am extremely grateful. Below are journal notes detailing my first visit.