Examples of some of my images from the Hairdressers shoot were I tried to get shots from different perspectives and angles in order to appear more unusual or ‘exotic’ as the brief asks. The images are not necessarily my strongest but I wanted to show how I tried different ideas to fulfil the brief.
Although some of the images aren’t as a strong as others it was essential for me to tryout new things in order to learn what works and what doesn’t work.
I like this Photo very much so. I really feel I captured this persons character. Its one of my favourite portraits. The framing is interesting as it follows the rule of thirds. But I think hat is most obvious is the connection between photographer and ‘subject’ which then translates to a connection between the viewer and the ‘subject’. This is key as it curses the viewer to question who this person is and wanting no more about them, even tough you feel as though you already do know a bit about them. The smile gives this persona friendly demeanour, she appears ‘bubbly’ and ‘approachable’.
This again is an exceptional Portrait shot. I fee again I have managed to capture an essence of who this person is. There is a smile that appears more ‘humble’ then the first and this gives you an idea of who they are. Again theres that element of trust that is key for anyone wanting to photograph people. Not so much a quick snap like some of the street photographers I have looked at but also not a planned or orchestrated shot, its truly a echo of a moment or connection between the photographer and the subject. Both portraits remind of Vivian Maiers work on the street.
Inspired by Andre Wagner I tried to play around with drawing connections between multiple subjects in a frame. I love the fact that the two women echo the painting in the frame above them. It echoes the gestalt theory and his principles of grouping were through similarity they are automatically perceived in the same group by the viewer.
Another photo highlighting the relationship. There is immediate eye contact and the facial expression suggests that this moment captures the connection. I like the fact that my photos prove I am a social person and I have a skill in connecting to people…
These are the contact sheets of the best first edit shots from my two days at the hairdressers.
These are the selection of my best images from the hairdressers shoot. At this point in my mind I have already made the decision that I will be going forward with the religion images but i will still look at some of the photos in further detail and explain why i feel they work.
There is a nice collection of portraits and establishing shots, along with ‘action shots’. But is there an obvious narrative?
Adam Jalloh is a recent(2015) photography graduate of Arts university Bournemouth. She is London Based. (Gives you a sense of context)
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A series that focusses on the individuals (black and asian men) who are more likely to be stopped and searched and also the area they are from. I love this idea as it is very much an issue in Black culture. I love that she has addressed this issue through photography by empowering these young individuals to show themselves in a different light and take control of how they may usually be portrayed in the media.
Probably my favourite portrait from the series. I think knowing the context of the series the shadow of the photographer in the image brings a different meaning. It almost feels like someone who has approached and stopped the subject and it echoes the cause of the photograph. Whats more interesting is the positioning of it all because the shadow belongs to the photographer and the viewer effectively takes the place of the photographer it looks as though the viewer is in fact the culprit who is stopping the individual.
Identity
A project quite similar to my own. I love that the title explains to those that wouldn’t know that Hair and Hairstyles amongst the black culture play a huge role in our identity. This is heightened by the fact that all the faces of the subjects (the people getting there hair styled) are either partially or not visible at all. We cannot connect with their eyes we can only know their narrative through their hair. Its a very interesting view and I think it really works for these images.
I wanted to start interacting abit more with people that I would photograph, so that I can hear their stories and share it with people who can relate.” – Adama Jalloh
I think I like the fact that her work rings true with how I feel about certain issues and I aspire to be addressing issues in a unique way also. The more I see film photography the more I love of it and it really makes me want to go out and do the same.
Adama Jalloh uses photography to fight preconceived notions and show a more genuine picture of South London life.- Alex Taylor Huck Magazine
“The aim of this series was to capture the natural beauty of charismatic children with charismatic hairstyles,” Stein told A Plus in an email. “I would hope that when people see the images they feel the positive energy of youth and the spirit of undiluted individuality.”
I love the playfulness of this series. The different coloured backdrops work so well with the children’s creative poses. I love the fact that Emily Stein encouraged the children to pose anyway they felt as it really allowed her to capture their character and personality. I think for me personally I love how positive these images are and how they promote natural hair. Its very hard for young black children growing up to ‘accept their hair’ and how different they are from the world around them. This for me is something for them to enjoy and be proud of and you can see it in their faces. For me the fact that this is very recent confirms my view that ‘hair’ is still a big issue in the black community today.
As a documentary photographer I feel that allowing my subjects to show the personalities and character is key in front of the camera. As a black british photographer her work inspires me to try and see positive narratives and portray it in my own work.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21455101
News report I came across while researching about black hair and I the war between natural vs non natural. Its in my rvj for those who dont understand how much of a big deal black hair is to them.
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