Artists Statement

This body of work explores portraiture in a snapshot aesthetic where I, the photographer invade the privacy of the people in my life. Making the notion of the camera and photographer appear to be invisible, this has been displayed through the use of expression and personal encounters. All though this work is an on going project, I feel like I’ve started to capture the essence of the every day.  

Looking at fashion in regards to the theme

Not only did I want to look at snapshot aesthetic photography in regards to the notion of "the camera appearing invisible" I also wanted to see if I could apply this effect on to fashion images. Like my research Juergun Teller, he applies this effect in his images.

Taking this idea further I created a shoot with a fashion inspired theme using Model Charlie Pratt. I've applied the idea of the cameraless photography and the 'glazed' expression on her face. 

I really like how these images have turned out. They clearly show the expressions or 'looks' I want to portray in my images. They girl is aware of the camera however she isn't playing up to it.

Some images from a previous shoot

 Here are some shots from a previous 'casual' shoot. The aim was to capture people that we're aware of the camera but were confident around it.

Exhibition ideas.

I was thinking of having maybe two blown up images places one above eachother - girl and boy. The images I was thinking of have similar tones to them and also the pair look quite similar too which I feel will make an interesting look.

Favourite images from shoot

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