For this project im thinking of familiarising myself with the themes of family, ageing, home and love/relationships. Some photoshoots may include resemblance looking at archival images and reflecting my my family and what feels like “home” and sentimental connections which can link to the questions of Where is home? Why is this important to me? How can I sum this up?
Other questions I could ask myself could be:
- What does this photograph say about the relationships within the family?
- How does this photograph reflect the atmosphere or feeling of the home?
- What objects in the photo represent home and family?
- How have the spaces in the photo evolved or changed over time?
- Who is missing from this photo?
- What do the backgrounds or settings of these photos tell us about the family’s history and identity?
- How does aging manifest in the subjects of these photographs?
- What emotions are evoked by looking at old, worn, or faded photographs?
- How do family members interact with old photographs?
- What stories or memories are attached to this photograph?
- How do old photos influence a sense of family continuity?
- What role do old photos play in memorializing loved ones or preserving family traditions?
- What types of photos are considered most valuable or meaningful to preserve in a family’s archive?
- How does the format of the photograph (e.g., digital vs. print) affect its emotional value or the way it is viewed?
