Anthropocene is a type of photography where the idea of climate change and the effects that the human race, have had on the world due to negative habits, are shown through the use of photos.

The Anthropocene defines earth’s most recent geologic time period as being human – influenced, or anthropogenic, based on overwhelming global evidence that atmospheric, geologic, hydrologic, biospheric and other earth system processes have now been altered by humans.

These human actions cause, among other consequences, changes in the water cycle, imbalances and destructions in the marine and terrestrial ecosystems, the increase of extreme meteorological phenomena, the acidification of the oceans or the disappearance of the forests.

Anthropocene photographers focus on issues that are noticed all through the world such as ;

• Climate change
• Pollution (plastics and non-recyclable materials )
• Over crowding and over population
• Global warming

The Anthropocene photos taken by these photographers, are usually very moving and frankly quite unnerving because of the raw unfiltered reality that is shown through them. They usually include quite disturbing images, while not usually graphic the connotations that come through the photos can struck fear into anyone and really show the harsh reality we live in.

While people may view that these photos are solving the problems that we face I believe that all they do is spread awareness, yes that can play a massive part in solving these problems but in the long run, it does nothing. While these photographers are raving about the problems throughout the world, they still have shows and exhibitions to show their work and would be using non-recyclable materials to hang and showcase their work so in the long run, they feed the problem more then solve it.

For my first few photo shoots, I will be focusing on more of the pollution and overcrowding issues since they are the most relatable here in Jersey.

For the first photo shoot I can focus on litter and pollution on beaches and since there are a few beaches near town, the pollution can get really bad during certain times of the week.

For the second photo shoot I can focus on overcrowding throughout central St Helier during busy weekends. Since the population numbers in Jersey are quite large for the size of the small island, it would be easy to capture the busyness and crowding throughout day to day life.