David Rankin
presents
In The Hands Of…
(a photographic documentary)
What is this project about?
My documentary project will give the viewer an insight as to what is really happening in society by photographing their hands . By creating a series of interpreted stories about people, visually told with both photographs and words .
The final format will be a printed coffee book when complete , that will cover a range of subjects from NHS Homecare, workers of the disabled, to pyrotechnics, musicians, and to the blind (braille).
This will be an insightful and emotional book of striking photographs with an insight of a different range of people’s background and their history .
That is just a taste of what I have planned to document into their lives and the dedication to their skills, craft or labour, and is often be seen etched into their hands by their experience in life .
The Illustionist
The Technician
The Faithful
The Gardener
The Journey
THE “BEHIND THE SCENES” BLOG
It’s the Final Countdown…
After todays 1 on 1 meeting my with lecturer (via Zoom), I've got all the image that I need to put my book together. I was somewhat saddened that due to the current restrictions we're all under, it's not necessary to have the book printed for college, however, I will...
Happy Holidays & New Year 2021…
With all that is going on in the world today, I hope that everyone has had a great day with their families/loved ones during these difficult times. Over the next few days, I will be able to relax and not think about things for a change. Hope you all have a Festive...
Book Plannings
Today's discussion with our lecturer and classmates, was all about the documentary book print and the ways of how to style and design it, according to our own theme of course, through the software provided by Blurb. We discussed how to use their book software and the...
In the right direction…
After today's Documentary class meeting to touch base on our progress, I had received very positive feedback for the images that I provided. It's given me the much needed confidence boost and understanding that I'm going in the right way forward. Braille © David...
More setbacks…
As with every project there are some setbacks which can be handled in a timely manner where your backups can be used in a pressured situation. With another local lockdown in Lanarkshire and Great Glasgow area, (*insert sarcastic "Thank you Covid!" tone*), I've had yet...
And several weeks later…
Time flies by when you're working your butt off with all these college projects and classes, and then the October break and more restrictions & lockdowns due to Covid-19 hit, it's been a rollercoaster of juggling things. During my time of doing Photojournalism,...