Easter half term – idea

First and second photoshoot

Over the Easter half term I am going to start photographing my dad, with the goal of producing another photo book. My  main idea is to explore the theme of truth, by making a ‘part 2’ of my book ‘Domestic’ which I completed for my Personal study. The book is about my mother being the breadwinner in my family, her culture and female stereotypes. I enjoyed doing documentary photography and I pleased with my outcomes. However, for the exam I plan to photograph my dad at home and photograph what he gets up to on a day to day basis.  I also want to photograph, the bakery where my dad used to work. He worked at the same bakery for over 20 years before he became ill. The bakery then closed many of its branches. I want to take a traditional approach to documenting my dad to start with by not interfering, however later on I would also like to stage some portraits of my dad. To portray the difference between traditional family roles.  My dad being unemployed due to health reasons has led to a role reversal within my family that has lead to my mum working more than my dad, which doesn’t conform to stereotypical roles.  I think this will be a good follow up from my personal study because it links in well and I will be able to complete the story that I have started with my personal study.