Tableau Photography

Tableau photography is a form of a ‘living picture’, it is part of the genre of documentary photography however is staged therefore uses models in order to create the desired image. The picture produced it normally theatrical and has a meaningful message. Tableau photography allows photographers to experiment and develop their own individual style whilst style documenting truth concerning difficult topics. There is a level of freedom which I think can’t be accessed in documentary photography. This genre of photography explores the minds of individuals, artists are able to reflect a society which is honest and real. Photographers are able to be creative and push the boundaries in tableau photography.

David Hilliard

David Hilliard is an American photographer, he mainly produces  work focused on panoramic photographs. Most of his images have been staged, however, uses the environment and personal life as his focus. Therefore, a middle ground between fact and fiction. I think Hilliard’s work is fascinating to research, it is a perfect example of tableau photography as it’s a combination of styles. Hilliard’s are very different from other tableau photographers I have looked at as he uses this distinctive panoramic style where he splits the photograph into three sections. Although his layout out is important to mention, I think Hilliard explores a deeper meaning in his images particularly the image I have chosen to focus on.