1st Edition

Making Photographs Planning, Developing and Creating Original Photography

By Mike Simmons Copyright 2015
176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

This book explores a range of photographic practices, including landscape and portraiture, still life and abstract, and considers techniques such as, directorial photography, photomontage and camera-less photography.    With case studies and practical exercises, the reader is introduced to a structured way of developing creative solutions to the work they want to make, fusing personal ideas with... Read more
Introduction 1: Choosing a topicShaping the idea The creative cycle  Structure and planning Research and development materials Case Study 1  Exercise 1  Suggested Reading  2: Style: Exploring photography genresStill Life Portraiture Landscape Documentary Abstract Case Study 2 Exercise 2 Suggested Reading 3: Theme: Understanding the issuesFactual record Interpretation and expression Content v's Form  Case Study 3 Exercise 3 Suggested Reading  4: Approach: Looking at techniqueDirectorial photography Photomontage & composite images Image & Text Series & Sequencing  Found Photography Camera-­-less photography  Case Study 4 Exercise 4 Suggested Reading 5: Managing your projectDeveloping critical distance Reflection and feedback  Further considerations Case Study 5 Exercise 5 Suggested Reading  6: Completing your workPresenting your work to an audience Handmade and electronic books Online gallery Wall based work Site specific and installation based work Case Study 6 Exercise 6 Suggested Reading  Conclusion    

Biography

Mike Simmons is Programme Leader for MA Photography at De Montford University, UK