St Malo: planning & research

Saint-Malo is a small port city in Brittany, in France’s northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). This is where we will be taking photographs.

Mind Map

Photoshoot Plan

Who

The people of St Malo, perhaps some tourists too as we will be visiting a popular tourist spot, in their natural environment.

What

We will be focussing on the streets of St Malo and documenting this with our cameras. In addition, any other interesting buildings or structures.

Where

St Malo, more specifically inside the wall so we can photograph some of the streets and shops, etc.

When

During a school organised day trip on Wednesday 14th June.

Why

To photograph the streets of St Malo (and perhaps any other interesting aspects of the city). This will be influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson and ‘The Decisive Moment’ where you capture a spontaneous event with your camera. These photographs will be used for further work in coursework e.g. zines

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