Experimentation session with Alex.

Experimenting with a variety of lighting and colour techniques. This was within itself just a session to further explore the studio and how different lighting and camera techniques can exemplify the concept of time. Different colours can often represent an alternative form of time; signifying a particular mood or atmosphere. In a similar sense, by using a rear flash you can capture the natural movement of the subject whilst retaining a clear portrait.
This style of photography is very interesting, however, I am uncertain as to whether I will use this throughout further portrait sessions.

Re-united with my blog.

As a result of photographing everyday, and for just being busy in general, it is unfortunate to admit that I have neglected by blog work ever so slightly. However, this does not imply that I have not being doing any work with regards to my time unit. Now that I have more free time, stay tuned for a large quantity of exciting blog posts.

Development of the music and drugs concept. Mr Yorkshire

Photographed within a make shift studio in my flat, I have merged the presence of music and narcotics with a controlled studio environment. Just an experiment...

Dan Spence, also referred to as 'Yorkshire' was enjoying his own selection of music. We were simply just taking portraits where he would just stare into the camera, until Yorkshire spontaneously said "Gab, does this make me look crazy". Yorkshire is without a doubt one of the most kindest yet psychotic people I have ever met. It is strange how the context of time can cause such unusual things to occur. 

Mad yet calm...strange. 

Andy Warhol's Screen Test/ Ann, the girl who cried a tear.

Simple yet powerful. 

You learn so much about Ann just by staring at her for those few minutes.

Why is she crying? 

I intend to incorporate film and photography together... in a sense merging the photographic styles of Bailey or Avedon, with the film work of Warhol.

I believe it will turn out very interesting to say the least.

Time x Projection

Time played an important roll within these photographs. The deliberate use of a slow shutter meant that Rebecca could not move at all. Even the slightest movement would cause blur. I simply asked her to stare into the lens. Utter silence... a rare moment where everyone and everything was silent. 

It is almost as if Rebecca has subconsciously went into a state of pure tranquillity, where the mind can wander without being aware of myself or the camera. It is a side of the model I have never seen before, no smiling or movement. It's a bit scary.

The projector isn't symbolic of time. Just a unique idea from DunnoS...

Experimentation- Representing time through fashion.

Initially, when approaching the concept of time as the main theme for unit X, I was immediately drawn to the unique relationship between photography and fashion. After all, every fashion photograph you will ever look at has been influenced by time. The clothes, the make up, the hair, the model...even the style of lighting is a product of time. It has been dictated by the context of time. 

Fashion photography is something I have always wanted to get into, however, until a month or so ago I was yet to have the opportunity. Through my own personal desire to create (from my perspective) photographs which defy the usual norms of fashion photography, I have contacted and worked with a few agencies, fashion designers, art directors and make up artists.  However, I was told that this was far too fashion related when compared to what is looked for by those who mark and judge my work. Although I do disagree with this opinion, I trust the lecturers judgement and will therefore pursue portraiture through time. 

In response to this statement, however, I would still like to establish my own personal opinion...

Although the clothes can be regarded as the main focal point of these photographs, is it not true that the faces of each model I have worked with make the clothes look far better? After all, it is there presence, personality and character which provides the clothes they are wearing with such life, style and passion.

The clothes are not as important as those who wear them. 

If you saw Kate Moss and a general member of the public wearing the same outfit, who would personify the clothes better?

The following selected photographs are a product of the past two months. Just to make sure you don't think i'm dossing.

Picasso's 'Blue Period'.

Although I am anything but a novice when it comes drawing or painting, one can still admire and learn from the masters of art. Picasso's 'Blue Period' works, are impeccable from both a technical and metaphorical/symbolical point of view. The almost monochromatic darkish shades of blue within their own sense act as a form of pathetic fallacy. Reflecting both Picasso's negative outlook towards what was expected from painters at that moment in time, and the depressive nature of his subjects. After all, they were either all homeless, prostitutes or characters from a negatively associated background.
What I admire most about this period of work, when acknowledging it from the perspective of 'time', is how Picasso uses the dark shades of blue to reinforce a sense of context. The dark tones, alongside the almost robotic expressions of his subjects emphasise and exemplify Picasso's emotions throughout that particular time. It is TIME which has had an influence on the production of these paintings.
After all, if his perception of art at that time was positive, would he have painted characters who represent positivity and virtue? Would the colours be far more bright, positive and over emphasised?


TIME, DESPITE BEING HIDDEN, IS ALWAYS PRESENT. IT WILL ALWAYS INFLUENCE ART.