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Photographers of the Week

For my final project I am going to continue working in the same small scale as my last project as I really enjoyed it and had a fun time with it. The short depth of field and small scale really brings me into this whole new world that I want to explore further. As previously mentioned, I am abandoning the use of real life objects as a whole, as they take the photos in a different direction that I am not fond of. Essentially my goal is to blend this world in with my own to explore, construct, and answer questions about my own life.

I have been made aware of several other photographers who work on a small scale, such as photographer Lori Nix and photography duo Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz. Lori Nix creates these elaborate scenes that explore death, anxiety, and disaster. The series she constructed entitled Accidentally Kansas is by far my favorite. Nix also incorporates the same small scale in her commercial and editorial work. It's encouraging to know that she does not have to put on an entirely different hat to create work in the commercial world. Check her out at www.lorinix.com.

Ice Storm

Abandoned Car

Plane

Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz design and create absolutely amazing snow globes that incorporate miniature figurines. The figurines are store bought, reassembled, and then hand painted. Their snow globes are about 6 inches in diameter and depict the figures all alone or at the mercy of others. The way they have created art on such a small scale is astonishing. I admire their simplicity in both their snow globes and past sculptural work. I would love to see their work in person. Check them out at www.martin-munoz.com.

Traveler Series, 2001-2009

Traveler 218, 2007

The Honeymooners, 2008

Low Tide, 2008

Meanwhile Further South, 2007

Mini Me

My recent photo project was a fictional narrative in which I decided to use little figurine people. In the end, it ended up being a reflection of me and certain aspects of my life. The first three photographs are the ones that were the most successful and effective in their execution. I plan on adding to this series of images.

Below are the photos that I feel were not as effective as the ones above for several reasons.

1. I do not like the look and feel of combining life-size objects within the scenes I created. It was agreed upon in class. I am glad, however, that I experimented with it.

2. The images are too literal.

3. The image of the multiple people was also not to my liking as it does not fully convey the message I intended it to and is not as pleasing as I initially thought it would be. I look at it, and I quickly move back to the other images above.

For my final project I plan on continuing with the exploration of this alternate perspective of life. I am not sure yet if I am going to continue with this series or start a new one. You will have to wait and see!

Showcasing the Life of an Artist

I read this great article this morning that I wanted to share. It highlights some points we've heard about recently and provides insight on the life of the amazing photographer Bruce Davidson. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/arts/design/08kenn.html?ref=arts

"Clyde Beatty Circus"

"Yosemite National Park" 1966

An image from Davidson's "East 100 Street" series, 1966