Identity, ideas and influences:

when I hear the word identity I instantly think of visuals, a passport picture for example which clearly shows a persons information and formal identity.  however a persons identity can be much more than this, it could include their past or life experiences.  people can change or hide their true identity for many reasons such as self doubt or the pressure of society. i am interested in the visual side of identity for part of this project because i think it is so relevant in modern culture. people often change what they look like due to idealistic expectation and in a world where looks mean so much no wonder there are problems. stereotyping can also link to this idea of identity in the sense of nationality, we assume so much about people from their looks. I think this is an interesting area to focus my photography on because it is so versatile yet extremely relevant.

Visual Influences: