As a teenager in Boston in the 1960s, then in New York starting in the 1970s, Nan Goldin has taken intensely personal, spontaneous, sexual, and transgressive photographs of her family, friends, and lovers. In 1979 she presented her first slideshow in a New York nightclub, and her richly colored, snapshot like photographs were soon heralded as a groundbreaking contribution to fine art photography. The Ballad of Sexual Dependency—the name she gave her ever-evolving show—eventually grew into a forty-five-minute multimedia presentation of more than 700 photographs, accompanied by a musical soundtrack.

This therefore links to my project as I will also be capturing those around me and pushing social boundaries, such as photographing flesh or partying. Literally just capturing the true life of a teenager.

I love this photograph below, as outside of the toilet they probably look like very strong and independent women, due to the bold makeup and courageous outfits. However put them in an all women environment and they make themselves look vulnerable and unattractive. I like the use of flash in this photograph and color scheme of reds and browns, which are colors which compliment each other nicely.

The two sets of photographs work well together as they show perhaps a pre-drinks gathering and also a after party. Or it could just be the same event but just showing the contrasts from before a drink to after a drink. The photographs are well shot as Goldin captures them from slightly a raised perspective, therefore capturing a lot more detail than just a straight on shot.

I like the way these photographs have a red tone, creating a sexual and energetic vibe to them.