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 be printing it out at a later date for my own/client benefit.
During the progress of this Documentary series of “Hands”, has given me multiple ideas of other projects to work on after all/most the restrictions have been lifted, and will finally be able to interact with more people for a wider base of photos.
Below are some of the final images that I’ve working on.
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 recommended settings for our book to get professionally printed, so that it’s not going to cost people an arm and a leg to get the photos published, and it was really informative and gives a sense of what’s to be expected when we do send our copies to get printed.
I’m very much excited to see the end results as there has been A LOT of planning, frustrations, and enjoyment out of this project. Whether it’s been through people cancelling, national lockdowns, etc, the final product will be something I will be proud of in the end, as I’m still producing photos at this present point, I can already see the finishing touches and as long as things go to plan, it will be a a great book in the end.
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.
I have a few more ideas in my head that I want to explore, but with the lockdowns that are currently in place, I have to either wait and focus my attention on other projects, or push forward and hope everything turns out ok in the end but get great results.
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 another couple who were suppose to pose for their hands (with their wedding rings on), to be photographed, only be be tested positive* a few days ago, and have to be in isolation for 14 days. I’ve always contact the people whom I’m suppose to work with and chat to them to see how they are, what the status of their testing is to see if you can help them in any ways, etc.
*Update: The couple has been tested again since, and are negative after the 14 day isolation and are doing well, but cancelled the photo altogether. (18th Dec’20)
I am working on a few more ideas that I can push forward, so that hopefully the couple from said above will be tested negative in a few weeks time and I can push forward for their photo. They had said that if it looks good, then they’ll want a printed copy for their upcoming anniversary (big 50yr anniversary too), as I’ve showed them photo references of what I’m looking for.
Below are the ref photos that I’ve shown the couple. These photos don’t belong to me obviously ;D
This Wednesday (25th November), I will be showcasing the images that I have taken so far to my Documentary class and get their feedback and critiques to hopefully keep going as I am, or would have to change a few things to get better.
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, I’ve been able to combine the efforts to both projects, which has helped a lot!
As my planning and research has been complete already, I have already taken some images that I need, and hoping to get a few different that have not been planned, to make the journey of my documentary project better.
Stay tuned for more details and hopefully I will be able to post up some media to share.
All hands on deck… as the project has a final purpose and focus, there have been some positives and some negative within the planning stages that has been involved.
After researching several “Behind the Scenes” ideas of Animal rescue, World of Wings, hairdressers/barbers, and churches, I had come to the realisation that it wasn’t going to be easy and not to go with my first choice but to go in another direction.
As the restrictions of Covid continue, this has limited my access to lots of places, and people occupations, so… the focus should be smaller and more simpler. After lots of thinking and working my around the restrictions, I found a topic of focusing on people’s hands and what their profession/hobbies are. I found 2 photographers to get inspiration from, as their work is truly amazing in the fine arts.
My 1st photographer is Tim Booth, his hands project called “Show of Hands”.
My 2nd photographer is Antonio Arcos , who has great working with people and the fine arts of arms/legs displays in shapes.
Hopefully my photography skills will be up for the challenge to produce a “coffee table book” at the end and something to be proud of when other people look at it, so that they can be inspired with their own idea. I have made several strides for occupations and hobbies from people, as my next post will be discussing the different ideas of “hands on” photos.
