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Write200-300 words about each one of the books describing the “style" of the photographer
Think about the camera settings, relationship to subject, etc.
How they photograph
What makes the images “theirs”
The photographer of choice, Henry Wessel, was born on July 28, 1942 in Teaneck, New Jersey. This photographer’s photobook by the title of “Las Vegas” has successfully demonstrated a style differing from the other three selections made for the sake of this assignment. As Wessel explores different spaces in Las Vegas, from the interiors of hotels, bathrooms, pop up chapels, and outskirts, he uses a distinct set of different techniques. In some images it is evident that a flash or directed light has been utilized to create a pop of color and exposure. In other images a wide lense is used to show a vast landscape (in the case of outskirts locations). It can be assumed that a small aperture setting was used in a majority of the images based on their deep sharpness and inclusive focus distance. An unusual occurrence throughout this photo book is a slight crooked angle in the image possibly suggesting the absence of a tripod, incorrect/purposeful disbalancing of the tripod, or free hand photography technique. I’d assume it is purposeful to an extent because Wessel details how Las Vegas has an unusual allure that often leads to deception. What sets this photographer apart from the other three choice photographers is his narrowed focus on a certain place, Las Vegas, and soft color palette.
Think about the camera settings, relationship to subject, etc.
How they photograph
What makes the images “theirs”
The photographer of choice, Henry Wessel, was born on July 28, 1942 in Teaneck, New Jersey. This photographer’s photobook by the title of “Las Vegas” has successfully demonstrated a style differing from the other three selections made for the sake of this assignment. As Wessel explores different spaces in Las Vegas, from the interiors of hotels, bathrooms, pop up chapels, and outskirts, he uses a distinct set of different techniques. In some images it is evident that a flash or directed light has been utilized to create a pop of color and exposure. In other images a wide lense is used to show a vast landscape (in the case of outskirts locations). It can be assumed that a small aperture setting was used in a majority of the images based on their deep sharpness and inclusive focus distance. An unusual occurrence throughout this photo book is a slight crooked angle in the image possibly suggesting the absence of a tripod, incorrect/purposeful disbalancing of the tripod, or free hand photography technique. I’d assume it is purposeful to an extent because Wessel details how Las Vegas has an unusual allure that often leads to deception. What sets this photographer apart from the other three choice photographers is his narrowed focus on a certain place, Las Vegas, and soft color palette.
The photographer of choice, Jared Bark, was born in 1944 in Appleton, Wisconsin. This photographer’s photobook by the title of “Photobooth Pieces” has successfully demonstrated a style differing from the other three selections made for the sake of this assignment. An abstract display of what seems to be photonegatives/black and white prints, includes images of body parts, clothes, and abstract shapes. A wide range of camera settings were probably used, allowing sharp images to be created in some instances and ambiguous images to be created in others. Slow shutter speeds to capture motion, purposeful misfocus on certain subjects, and aperture adjustments are all evident throughout this photo book. Another common theme throughout Bark’s work is the use of solid color backgrounds possibly in a studio or even in his own personal space(s). It can also be assumed that Bark used a couple different style cameras to capture some of the images displayed in this photobook (as evidenced by the particular grain and coloring of the final photographs). What sets this photographer apart from the other three choice photographers is the method of display, abstract end product(s), and utilization of black and white photography methods.
The photographer of choice, Jason Fulford, was born in 1973 in Atlanta, Georgia. This photographer’s photobook by the title of “Hotel Oracle” has successfully demonstrated a style differing from the other three selections made for the sake of this assignment. There is a wide range of camera settings displayed throughout this photobook mostly revolving around aperture choice. There are a wide range of light instances throughout this photo book but there are no images made at night. Direct sunlight, or early/evening light are commonly displayed. The style throughout the photobook relates back to a narrative present throughout which gives a bit of purpose to each image/the colors focused on. The format of the images throughout the book are all square which leads me to believe a view camera was used to create these images, or they were cropped in a way to match a certain aesthetic. The subjects of the images mostly focus on things more or less overlooked by the average viewer, but show a sense of aesthetic and unusual beauty. I really enjoy this style of photography personally because I dislike making images of things that can be made over and over again. Being able to capture what is often seen as mundane and displaying it in a new light is pretty cool. What sets this photographer apart from the other three choice photographers is the subject matter of each image, focus on color, and narrative support to make an unusual photographic journey for the reader/viewer.
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