I believe that my overall exploration of occupation and liberation went well. The broad terms allowed me to contemplate different subjects to explore, however thought that looking into a subject that I was experienced and knowledgable in was a good idea. At first I was a little worried as I knew my bird eye view images were not always the best within photography, but I knew it was an aspect which needed to be done to allow me to develop skills within this project. I found that using artists such as Walker Evans and Diana Markosian and still-life photography allowed me to explore different ways of presenting my narrative through archival images, still-life photography as well as costumes photographs. Initially, I wanted to focus on my friend but as I started the project at the beginning I made the decision to place the general focus on myself instead which have proven out to be much more successful. I stuck to my first thoughts of using three different shoots to show my narrative of the book as after experimentaiton I found that including other shoots made the book chaotic and took away from my intend aesthetic. In terms of photographic style my project follows an underlying documentary style as I try to capture my dance career right from the beginning. I found it challenging to produce reliable imagery as I didn’t want to confuse the audience on my intended narrative.
Overall, the three photo shoots I conducted I was able to produce high quality images which showcase I am able to use a camera correctly. All my images are in colour as I feel as if it was in black and white it would be confusing to the audience, adding a depressing feel. I tended to stay towards the naturalistic edit as I didn’t want them to look over edited. However, to show my further exploration, I decided to carry on with the simplistic layout, therefore sequencing the images on white backgrounds like the book also has, again following aesthetic. The project itself has taught me a lot about my early stages in starting dance lessons, where I found images and documents I never knew existed. It has allowed me to become more knowledgeable with my past and the book is something I will cherish and show my children, therefore making this an awarding project to take part in.
Furthermore, in regards to my final outcomes, I believe I have successfully managed to show my display techniques as well been successful in artistically expressing my intended narrative using imagery. I also did this with expressing framing techniques which compliment my photographs and are basic looking. I have successfully shown my ability to be creative with combining photographs and producing high quality of word which further reflects my ability to edit photographs. I really like the way these outcomes have turned out as they how my best body of work with my project, further reflecting my intended narrative successfully.
As for my other final outcome, I produced a photographic book which clearly illustrates my narrative of representing my dance lifestyle from an. early age and how the different years influenced my approach to dance within costuming. The final sequencing of my photographs, clearly represent my intended effect through the use of intimacy as well as old images. Within this period of making the book I have been able to show my ability to use sequencing effectively while conveying a narrative.
To conclude this project, I believe that the six shoots and the final photographic book have showcased my abilities on using different equipment to explore Occupation and Liberation in a personal and intimate way. In addition, I have shown I am able to respond to artists word while carrying an aesthetic. I am pleased with the way this project has turned out and. the authenticity towards my work where I have produced strong images and kept to a structure. On top of this, I feel as if personal research and essay writing has allowed me to understand this project a lot more in terms of facts and helped me to clearly show this within my work.
Final Photo Book Design-https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/8617394/3aadafa61442fb193b19d83976925d57543d4228