For some of my Images, I want to recreate the very antique style used by Ernest Badoux; taking a picture of the subject more or less head on, and making them look powerful/strong. I think this could be interesting to see a contrast between the perception of strength compared to the relative fragility of the body as it ages. Due to the cameras at the time, the type of photos you could take were obviously very limited, and if I use this very formal style, I will try and put my own spin on it, for instance; Using a wide shot showing the whole upper body in the style of Badoux’s pictures, but take more detailed, close up images of certain features (rings, wrinkles, eyes, freckles, etc).

These images by Michelle Sank present the concept of using settings/places to to create an atmosphere and ambiance to the subjects, as well as potentially giving the viewer an insight into their history. This means that they have much more personality in comparison to Badoux’s photos. This is an idea that I will use with certain family members (that were alive during the occupation) around the island. Another way of capturing these kind of images would be to use images of family members that are no longer alive by taking them to certain spots around the island, or Photoshopping them in.

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Martin Parr’s use of capturing events and interactions is another element I want to incorporate into my work. His use of shallow focus is especially notable and helps add another layer to his images. By using his skills of photographic composition like the Rule of Thirds and leading lines, he directs the eye to the out of focus background, as well as the sharp foreground, adding a multiple visual layers to the image. This is a technique that I would like to implement in my work, as it defiantly helps create a unique ambiance to each picture. This may be slightly harder to create when shooting in the studio, but through the use of different people and props, I feel as though I can create a similar atmosphere.

Martin Toft’s use of archaeological images to complement the faces of his subjects show age is an interesting concept of age and aging. The contrast between the rocks which will only change over the course of hundreds or thousands of years, compared to the fairly short lifespan of humans and how quickly they change over a relatively short period of time. His choice of images only adds to the overall impression it gives, with both the rocks and faces having a very similar silhouette to one another. This has a similar base concept to my idea about Badoux’s portrait style in order to show age and fragility. The idea of using an inanimate object to create a comparison between otherwise unrelated images is an idea that I would also like to try and recreate in my own work.