This can be added to your knowledge and understanding of Objectivity in Photography.
If you watch the Becher's video, this method of shooting the same thing and presenting in composites as a Typology is a useful method for producing your work later in the course. Fashion images potentially if developed further could incorporate this approach. __________________________________________________________
The theme this week is Objectivity in Photography
For the most widely known example of Objectivity in Photography think back to when you most recently had your passport photography done, or if you've not had one done recently, find a booth and go through the experience of being photographed objectively. See this link here for the instructions for Passport photography.
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The Bechers Click on the image for the video.
The theme this week is Objectivity in Photography
For the most widely known example of Objectivity in Photography think back to when you most recently had your passport photography done, or if you've not had one done recently, find a booth and go through the experience of being photographed objectively. See this link here for the instructions for Passport photography.
The Bechers Click on the image for the video.
These prompts are also useful for your research work. (Similar prompts worded differently).
(1). What kind of Photography is it, what was it's purpose when first produced in the 1970's. What has it become and how are these images used now?
(2). Was the work commissioned or was it a part of a personal project? Was it successful at the time or did the work become increasingly well known - how famous or important has the work become and where is it seen nowadays?
(3). Who see's this work, where is it seen - Galleries, books, newspapers? What demographic groups would be interested in this type of Photography? What newspapers feature art and Photography and what does that tell you about their readership?
(4). Processes. If you watch the video, they talk about a number of processes used to create these images... Waiting for specific light and weather conditions, the use of presenting the images as Typologies, using lenses in particular ways to create a certain end result. Use of two tripods and more.
In the next few days I'll go over this in one of the sessions. Work on it as best you can in the meantime.
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Thomas Ruff
Thomas Ruff is your 2nd Photographer, watch the video's below and use the prompts in the side-bar to generate your written responses. Where possible use the prompts that generate written responses with regards to why the images were created - what is it he is trying to achieve and how does it connect to the Becher's approach? Also use the 4 prompts above to explain the work in terms of their operational context, clients and viewers.
Below this link is potentially the most useful as it is an interview with the photographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djopeab8VYo&t=584s Thomas Ruff. The sections on Interiors and the exteriors and then the colour Portraits are the most relevant.
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