The work of Doug DuBois has had huge impact upon my work as it influenced my photography style, although, my work did not have as much narrative from strangers who live on the estates. DuBois often takes a step back in his work, giving a wider interpretation of the scenario he is capturing, a factor I have attempted to convey also as it gives the audience a broader interpretation.

A factor I have tried to understand is, other than humanising and promoting the lives of those from unfortunate backgrounds, what is DuBois’s intentions? In an interview with LensCulture, DuBois describes how his compelling images are “electrifying and inspiring” as he sheds light upon the “raw truth” of those living in the lower class. What I personally find the most interesting and unique about the American photographer’s work is the mere fact that he creates and develops upon this relationship with his subjects. When in discussion with LensCulture, DuBois reveals how this spontaneous, unplanned project last five years as he made several friends and relationships whilst using the tableaux technique of photographs. Rather than focus or solely source a brief interview, I decided to proceed further afield and onto YouTube as I wanted to discover DuBois discussing his work himself, in the flesh. I stumbled upon this low key video of DuBois hosting a lecture upon My Last Day At Seventeen and All the Days and Nights, where he discusses the stories of some selected photographs from his imagery expedition in detail as well as the concept behind his photo-books. DuBois begins to reveal insider information upon My Last Day at Seventeen in the video at around 19:12 as he discusses his Irish encounters and experiences whilst photographing Russell Heights.

https://www.lensculture.com/articles/doug-dubois-my-last-day-at-seventeen 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frnai1BavOk