Further research within the library has enabled me to see and approach the concept of time through portraiture completely differently. It is now evident to me that the initial presence of time has an immense impact on how a subject is portrayed within the photograph. For example, if the subject at that moment of time is frustrated or upset, that will be reflected through the photograph. Time alongside context is a very discrete yet powerful principle. Personally I would love to explore this further.
In a similar sense, it is clear that the work of Andre Kertesz, David Bailey and Nadar etc... are very intimate. They show the body language and character of their subjects rather than their impression of them. This alongside the stark, powerful and certainly memorable high contrast black and white style portrays the subject as having a powerful status.
I will continue to explore black and white lighting techniques in order to personify my selected subjects in a similar way.
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