I have been doing photography for around 5 years, it all started as a hobby but then my interest in the art grew and grew and now it is a life aspiration to become a photographer. Over the years of my studies I have looked into many genres of photography all whilst learning the skills and technical knowledge that is need when becoming a photographer. My favourite genre of photography is documentary photography which is what I am planning on studying at university in the next academic year. The reason for this being my favourite genre is because I love taking and viewing raw, candid photographs that have not been set up and ones that tell a story. I have explored other genres of photography but I do not find them as enjoyable to photograph.
Over the years, I have experimented and learned a variety of photography techniques to ensure that my photographs look as eye-catching as possible. These techniques include PhotoShop and general camera settings to make my photographs look as professional as they can be. I take a lot of my inspiration from other documentary and street photographer, my personal favourites include Dougie Wallace, Lee Jeffries and Corey Arnold. I enjoy their work for a variety of different reasons, including humour, colour and the stories behind the images, I believe those are key techniques to making a memorable photographs.
I also take inspiration from all aspects of the world around us when it comes to photography, things like the news and the media greatly inspire my images. One of my favourite projects of this year was when I had to create a triptych to celebrate 70 years of Harlow, I found it very interesting to compare what it was like back in 1947 to what it looks like now; this project also enabled my to learn a variety of different Photoshop techniques that I did not know before. Other projects I have completed during my academic years have always taught me new techniques and helped me photograph different genres. When I first started photographer I also wanted to me a music photographer because it is something that I love to listen to combined with photography. I tried out many different forms and even did it for my final major project in the first year of college; photographing concert-goers and live bands developed my love for photographing people in an unposed, natural state and made me explore documentary photography even more.
Over the years I have tried to do as much work experience as possible in the photography industry; this included shooting for furniture companies, photographing bands and following around a sub culture that live like they are still in the iron age. However, my personal favourite was getting the opportunity to work with ITV's set designer to produce a portfolio of his work. All this work experience has given me an idea of what it is like to work in the industry, all whilst gaining confidence and skills. In the future I would love to do a lot more work experience, so I can gain even more knowledge of the industry.
My initial idea for my FMP is street photography, however, I have not quite decided how I would like to portray that in an exhibition. For this unit I really wanted to do something documentary related as I am planning on doing it as a university degree. I am very inspired by street photography and I believe that it is a vary interesting subject to photograph which is why I am going to have a go and do it myself. At the end of April, the class is going on an overseas trip to Iceland, which is where I start my street photography journey. I will also visit places like London and also go around my home town to photograph for my FMP.
I will also look into a number of street photographers to help get me inspired. I haven't quite decided how I am going to portray my final piece in my exhibition but I want to do something unique and clever to make my piece stand out.
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