This was an interesting exercise in which, instead of taking a picture of another person doing something, I had to take a photograph from the ‘doer’ of the action’s viewpoint. As the course material says, “For this exercise, choose two or three buildings or spaces designed for a particular activity that is undertaken from a […]
This section of People and Place focuses on Space and Function….. “this is not about architectural photography. Instead, it is about structures as an extension of human activity and as being ‘usable’”. I’ve taken a it of a break from the course exercises themselves to focus on more reading and background to help me with […]
From the beginning of my studies with the OCA, I’ve felt that I just haven’t had enough time to do everything I have to do. Where does one fit taking the photographs, writing the exercises up on the blog, reading about other aspects of photography, blogging that, and having time to assimilate what one has […]
‘If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.’ It would eventually be his belief in this that lead Robert Capa to his death in Vietnam in May 1954 when he stepped on a landmine whilst trying to take a photograph of French soldiers retreating. The life of the man whom most people believe […]
I received my feedback from my tutor a couple of days ago, and have spent the time since then reading and rereading her comments, making sure I understand where she’s coming from. I think I do, but I’m still rather disappointed that she wasn’t too thrilled with the assignment. Having said that, I understand where […]
In the feedback for my last assignment, Sharon recommended that I spend more time looking at photographers I’m interested as this would help to open up greater creative responses within my own practice. I feel I haven’t spent enough time doing this as there’s so much involved with this course that it’s difficult to get […]
The object of this assignment is to plan and execute a set of images of people in some form of meaningful activity. This could be work, sport, a stage performance (music, drama), or at a social event. You should produce a set of approximately 10 final, selected images, and you can choose between depicting the […]
The Ongoing Moment by Geoff Dyer is one of the books on the recommended reading list for this course, so I’d been looking forward to reading it having gained a bit more experience now after completing TAOP. When I first started TAOP, I felt overwhelmed having to read a lot of books which kept rattling off […]
As I’ve already pointed out, I have a great deal of interest in child portraiture, (both posed, formal portraiture, and images which have narrative), and I’m always on the lookout for inspiration and ideas, especially things that get my own kids involved and enjoying themselves without the constant battle it seems to be with children […]
Sally Mann is one of the photographers that my tutor recommended I look at in her feedback from Assignment One as I try to develop child portraiture and where to go with it. Sharon recommended Mann’s series ‘At Twelve’ which consists of portraits of young girls on the cusp of their teenage years, but I […]
My People and Place Learning Log 