Photoshoot 1/2:

I will do my first photoshoots at St Ouen’s beach as this is very near to my house and I cannot begin to take portraits just yet because my dad is currently away. I will try to capture the details, especially those seen by a surfer, as well as a wider view of the bay. I think that this will be important in order for me to set the scene for other images. I will do this in two (+) shoots to allow me to capture the effects of different weathers on the beach and the sea. These images will be most similar to Michael Marten‘s work, which will allow for a documentary style photographing of the subject.

Photoshoot 3/4:

Later, I will follow my dad on a few trips to the sea and photograph his movements on the way. I will also capture aspects such as water texture here and go for a documentary style series of portraits. This may be at St Ouen’s, but may also be in other places where my dad surfs, such as St Brelade, Greve de Lecq, and Plemont bay. Perhaps if my dad surfs/swims on Christmas Day this would be a good shoot as well. These will be more similar to the work of artists such as Thomas Lodin and also W. Eugene Smith.

Photoshoot 5:

I will photograph my dad in the house in a more environmental style, either in the garage alongside all the surfboards and wetsuits or in the main house, perhaps looking out of the windows at the surf in the distance as he often does. This will be an important part of the study because it will show how he lives his life at home. These images will be linked to the work of environmental portrait artist Arnold Newman.