My Photographers

Claude Cahun

  • A French Surrealist photographer, sculptor and writer.
  • Focuses mainly on self portrait and sculptor work.
  • Their work was both political and personal.

Some more information about Claude Cahun.

Examples of their work –

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Selbstporträt, 1928
Autoportrait, cheveux rasés, 1928

Analysis –

Sans titre, 1939
I personally really like this photo which was taken by Claud Cahun because it shows peoples hands, which can be used to tell a lot about someone as it can show their heritage, what they may work as, their personality etc. Therefore in this photograph I think that it is clearly shown, because it shows how 3 people have come together and have joined as if they have been united together. I also like how the black/white contrast highlights the hands well, making them stand out against each other which draws your attention towards it to make you wonder why these 3 people have come together.

Henry Hargreaves

  • Famous for still life/food photography.
  • Commercial photographer.
  • His work is often including funny yet edgy messages.
  • Often collaborates with people.

Here is some more information about him/pictures of his work.

Examples of his work –

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Analysis –

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I think that this photo by Henry Hargreaves is quite a successful image because it shows how someone is holding the book, as if they are looking through it and find it interesting. I also think that the pastel colours of the background and book work quite well together because they aren’t too bright and contrast nicely against each other, which I want to do in my own work as I really like the fluidity of how well it works together.

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