ESTABLISHING SHOT:

A group portrait of two or more members of the family where you are constructing an image that tells a story. This image can be naturally observed or staged. The main focus is conveying a sense of narrative.

DETAIL SHOT:

Focus on detail of a person or a close up that conveys something about the individual character or identity e.g. age, race, gender, sexuality, fashion, hobby, lifestyle etc.

ALAIN LABOILE

La Familie

Alain Laboile is a father of six. Through his photographic work he celebrates and documents his family life. His work reflects their way of life, revolving around their childhood. Although his work is deeply personal, it is also accessible, addressing human nature and allowing the viewer to enter his life and reflect on their own childhood. His eye for beautiful compositions, along with his choice to shoot in black and white, gives his photographs a timeless feel and make them seem as though they could have been a part of anyone’s childhood. Laboile describes his family’s life as “atypical”. Lots of Western families these days find themselves living in urban settings, unlike the rural area his children explore in his photos.

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