I just bought an album by hardcore punk band H2O, it's got a song on it called Heart On My Sleeve....
You see me on the train, theres no need to explain,
I'm not what you think I am, I'm just like you with tattoos
'cos I wear my heart on my sleeve, my appearance may
Be decieving - It doesn't matter what you think because the truth is in ink
-chorus-
This is the life I chose, this is the only thing I know
So don't pass judgement on me, the places that I've been
Forever written on my skin, so don't pass judgement on me!!
Cos I wear my heart on my sleeve, my appearance may be
Decieving, It doesn't matter what you think because the truth is in ink
-repeat chorus-
-bridge-
You know you can't judge a book by it's cover
You know you got me all wrong, and I know my
Appearance may be deceiving, but, I feel, I feel it all!
So don't pass judgement on me!
-repeat chorus-
I just felt it has to do with my project and especially due to everyone's reaction to my photographs on Thursday.
This is their myspace if you want to know what they sound like http://www.myspace.com/h2ofamily
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Monday 26 May 2008
Right...
I dropped my number off at Danny's straight after the tutorial on Thursday.
Due to the guy's wife giving birth on that day it's unlikely that I'll be able to photograph him and get everything printed by Thursday.
Therefore, maybe the best thing to do is work with what I've got already....which is a real shame, I think, because I haven't been able to do what I want to do. Although I have a few images that would work well in a final set I didn't want to rely on something I did 3 or 4 weeks ago. I'm quite dissapointed really because this project started off really well.
Due to the guy's wife giving birth on that day it's unlikely that I'll be able to photograph him and get everything printed by Thursday.
Therefore, maybe the best thing to do is work with what I've got already....which is a real shame, I think, because I haven't been able to do what I want to do. Although I have a few images that would work well in a final set I didn't want to rely on something I did 3 or 4 weeks ago. I'm quite dissapointed really because this project started off really well.
Tuesday 20 May 2008
Again...
Not posting much because I don't have much to say.
The project has come to a bit of a stand still, I'm trying my best to get a bit of inspiration and trying to get subjects but it's proving difficult.
I think I have enough back up work but I want one more set of pictures for the stuff I'm going to display at the crit. I have two people in mind but getting hold of them is not as easy as I thought it would be.
Just over a week left - now is the time I have to really push forward with this. If everything goes to pot before deadline day then I think I will have to rely on the 'Star Wars man' pictures but I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.
I'm going to keep with digital, just because the images will be quicker to process (even though I had ideas about using medium format). I don't think I can afford for anything to go wrong so late on!
The project has come to a bit of a stand still, I'm trying my best to get a bit of inspiration and trying to get subjects but it's proving difficult.
I think I have enough back up work but I want one more set of pictures for the stuff I'm going to display at the crit. I have two people in mind but getting hold of them is not as easy as I thought it would be.
Just over a week left - now is the time I have to really push forward with this. If everything goes to pot before deadline day then I think I will have to rely on the 'Star Wars man' pictures but I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.
I'm going to keep with digital, just because the images will be quicker to process (even though I had ideas about using medium format). I don't think I can afford for anything to go wrong so late on!
Saturday 10 May 2008
I'm Slacking...
haha, finally a new post!
When I took this, I had this classic skinhead logo in mind....
I was only working from memory but now I realise that I should of got lower down and also my subject looks like he's curtseying rather than standing casually. I wanted to juxtapose the stereotypical view that all skinheads are extremely right wing with my subjects typically left wing 'ban the bomb' tattoo. There's also another element which is quite ironic - the fact he is wearing combat boots and camo trousers...
When I took this, I had this classic skinhead logo in mind....
I was only working from memory but now I realise that I should of got lower down and also my subject looks like he's curtseying rather than standing casually. I wanted to juxtapose the stereotypical view that all skinheads are extremely right wing with my subjects typically left wing 'ban the bomb' tattoo. There's also another element which is quite ironic - the fact he is wearing combat boots and camo trousers...
Monday 28 April 2008
Photoshop...
Right, the developers of this program need their heads looking at. Why oh why do they have to make it so complicated. All I wanted to do was print!! I know Ian does his best to explain things in his lessons but still half of that has gone completely over my head. I have no idea what I'm doing with photoshop, I'm sure it's sole purpose is to confuse and frustrate me. I actually never want to use Photoshop again, that's no exaggeration, I hate it.
Anyway, I managed to get into the studio today and I got some nice photos out of it. I might book it again but I think that it'll be no great loss if I can't. I can always use outside locations, especially as the weather seems to be getting better. I'll post some of the studio photos when I've gone through them....
Anyway, I managed to get into the studio today and I got some nice photos out of it. I might book it again but I think that it'll be no great loss if I can't. I can always use outside locations, especially as the weather seems to be getting better. I'll post some of the studio photos when I've gone through them....
Saturday 26 April 2008
Friday's Shots...
All the shots from Thursday were of girls getting tattooed. Yesterday I got to photograph some heavily tattooed men....
Friday 25 April 2008
Wednesday 23 April 2008
Frustrating...
Today didn't go as planned, the studio was extremely quiet. There were only two girls who got tattoos, both didn't want their picture taken.
Apparently it's usually quite busy so I must of picked an off day. I'll go back tomorrow after the seminar and try my luck again.
I may have to use David's suggestion of offering a cash incentive...
P.S. Happy Saint George's day!!
Apparently it's usually quite busy so I must of picked an off day. I'll go back tomorrow after the seminar and try my luck again.
I may have to use David's suggestion of offering a cash incentive...
P.S. Happy Saint George's day!!
Monday 21 April 2008
Visit to the Studio...
I went down to Danny's Tattoos on Southwell Street and asked if I could sit and photograph him at at work.
He said it would be fine, as long as I didn't get in the way and he didn't want me taking pictures of him.
Obviously I still have to ask the customer if they mind me taking pictures of them but it's all systems go at the moment!
He said it would be fine, as long as I didn't get in the way and he didn't want me taking pictures of him.
Obviously I still have to ask the customer if they mind me taking pictures of them but it's all systems go at the moment!
Wednesday 16 April 2008
New Idea...
Well that was quick...
I just thought about contacting tattoo/piercing parlours and trying to get hold of my subjects through that.
Maybe investigating tattoo culture could be really interesting.
Here's James Stroud's work....
http://www.stpancras.com/photo
I understand that Hugh didn't like the exhibition but I recently found out that the photographs were first printed in a book before they were exhibited. Maybe in book form the images work better? Who knows? (well i might do soon, i ordered the book off of Amazon today!!)
I just thought about contacting tattoo/piercing parlours and trying to get hold of my subjects through that.
Maybe investigating tattoo culture could be really interesting.
Here's James Stroud's work....
http://www.stpancras.com/photo
I understand that Hugh didn't like the exhibition but I recently found out that the photographs were first printed in a book before they were exhibited. Maybe in book form the images work better? Who knows? (well i might do soon, i ordered the book off of Amazon today!!)
Definitions...
I was thinking an important part of my idea is defining what I'm photographing. In a sense that's what it's about really, labelling people and putting them into certain social groups.
For example how do I define the working class?? I don't think i can use occupation because although a person may have a thriving business they may of been born into an impoverished family and grown up in a rough area. They may see themselves as working class because of this. Instead I think it's about identity and the common norms and values we share with each other. I think language, food and music can all contribute to how someone percieves themselves within the class structure. Going back to Chris Clunn's work, pie 'n mash has always been 'working class food'. Also certain styles of music (and to an extent subcultures) can be attributed to different classes. For example Punk and Oi! music has always been associated with the working class.
I'm still a bit unsure of where I'm going with this. I'm not so sure on the football idea anymore, we see football all the time. The media is saturated with it to an extent the subject has become quite boring really. I'll give it a go anyway, in the mean time I will talk to some regulars at the pub tomorrow and see if I find any inspiration from that. I have someone in mind that I would like to photograph...it all depends if she wants to do it or not.
For example how do I define the working class?? I don't think i can use occupation because although a person may have a thriving business they may of been born into an impoverished family and grown up in a rough area. They may see themselves as working class because of this. Instead I think it's about identity and the common norms and values we share with each other. I think language, food and music can all contribute to how someone percieves themselves within the class structure. Going back to Chris Clunn's work, pie 'n mash has always been 'working class food'. Also certain styles of music (and to an extent subcultures) can be attributed to different classes. For example Punk and Oi! music has always been associated with the working class.
I'm still a bit unsure of where I'm going with this. I'm not so sure on the football idea anymore, we see football all the time. The media is saturated with it to an extent the subject has become quite boring really. I'll give it a go anyway, in the mean time I will talk to some regulars at the pub tomorrow and see if I find any inspiration from that. I have someone in mind that I would like to photograph...it all depends if she wants to do it or not.
Tuesday 15 April 2008
Continuing with the Football Idea
I've found a couple of small clubs around Nottingham.
Hucknall Town FC - The next game to be played there will be on the 30th April. The kick off will be nice and late (7:30) so i could get some lovely night shots.
Radford FC - Last game is on the 19th, so I need to get myself organised for it quickly. Not to far away from my halls either.
They're the only two I can get to with any ease. If this doesn't go to plan, I could always go to Forest or County (I'm sure i'll be able to get a photographers pass which would save me paying the ridiculously priced admission). It's not really what I had in mind, with the non-league grounds I have plenty of space to do what I want because there won't be many people there. Also, at the small grounds, I can move about the crowd rather than sitting in front of them on a little fold out stool.
http://www.homesoffootball.co.uk/gallery/football/
This is Stuart Clarkes website. There are quite a few nice photos in the various albums, although filtering through it all is a bit of a chore. Enjoy.
Hucknall Town FC - The next game to be played there will be on the 30th April. The kick off will be nice and late (7:30) so i could get some lovely night shots.
Radford FC - Last game is on the 19th, so I need to get myself organised for it quickly. Not to far away from my halls either.
They're the only two I can get to with any ease. If this doesn't go to plan, I could always go to Forest or County (I'm sure i'll be able to get a photographers pass which would save me paying the ridiculously priced admission). It's not really what I had in mind, with the non-league grounds I have plenty of space to do what I want because there won't be many people there. Also, at the small grounds, I can move about the crowd rather than sitting in front of them on a little fold out stool.
http://www.homesoffootball.co.uk/gallery/football/
This is Stuart Clarkes website. There are quite a few nice photos in the various albums, although filtering through it all is a bit of a chore. Enjoy.
Monday 14 April 2008
The Working Class and Football Grounds...
http://www.chrisclunn.com/
This is Chris Clunn's website, the 'Eels Pie and Mash' and the 'Pearly Way' folios were the two that really inspired me. I'm still pretty undecided on whether to go the 'working class culture' route or the 'subculture' route. I might just experiment with both and see where it goes from there.
I was thinking about going to one of those small non-league football grounds, with the old fashioned terracing and taking pictures of, argueably, the most popular working class past time - going to the football. Focusing on the fans more than the sport, or maybe i'll set some stuff up and try and make a '70's/'80's scene of skinheads and union flags tied to the railings....hmm...it's all pie in the sky at the moment but I think I'll give it a good go.
This is Chris Clunn's website, the 'Eels Pie and Mash' and the 'Pearly Way' folios were the two that really inspired me. I'm still pretty undecided on whether to go the 'working class culture' route or the 'subculture' route. I might just experiment with both and see where it goes from there.
I was thinking about going to one of those small non-league football grounds, with the old fashioned terracing and taking pictures of, argueably, the most popular working class past time - going to the football. Focusing on the fans more than the sport, or maybe i'll set some stuff up and try and make a '70's/'80's scene of skinheads and union flags tied to the railings....hmm...it's all pie in the sky at the moment but I think I'll give it a good go.
Friday 11 April 2008
Punks...
This was taken in Camden quite a while ago but I thought it would be relevant to my idea. I've been thinking about how i'm going to get hold of my subjects and i realise this could be quite difficult. If the response from my workplace is bad then i will probably end up in London asking people for their portraits...or it could give me an opportunity for some interesting self portraiture....
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