Over summer we've been given photography coursework to do to get ahead with A2 work. One aspect covers doing an in depth study on a photographer who really inspires us, moves us. With a little help from my teacher, I chose Lee Friedlander. His photos epitomise the finest ends of photography and its potential to grab our attention. He heavily incorporates shadows and mighty reflections in his portraits, self-portraits and scenic landscapes which is wa-la; right up my street. My teacher gave me a 480 page book on Friedlander. This book was twice the size of my head and probably twice the weight of it. So what did I do first day of my summer? Spent over two hours with my head stuck in this book, researching, scribbling quotes, aspiring to every word and image on the glossy print. These photographs were made to be printed, not flashing on my Mac screen for christ's sake! This is what photography is, photos should be printed to show their true meaning. Getting a little deep here I know I know.. and it'll sound stupid to some, but there is an indefinite difference between a digital image of pixels on an LED screen and a physical printed image on glossy paper.
I've never written a post that has been this hugely influenced or passionate about photography in particular before. Like, it's a great hobby and the subject really interests me, but this is the first time I've really gotten my teeth into it.
When do I get to meet the man?
More images to come..
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