Environmental Research Task
Source Magazine: Thinking Though Photography
For this magazine I will be analysing a section labelled “Multidimensional Wales”
How are the images displayed?
On the first 2 pages the images are displayed alongside a description of what the photographer was trying convey through this project. The first page the image is in the top left corner leaving plenty of room for text however the picture is still a decent size that the viewer can se what's happening in the image. The pages beyond the first two are covered with images and the only text is the names underneath of the pictures.
Are the images full-page bleeds or are they displayed in a series at the same size?
The images vary in sizes. The 3rd page has two landscape images of roughly the same size whereas the 4th has 3 images varying in size and layout, with a mixture of horizontal and landscape. There are no full bleeds however the last page of this project is a full page size image which I think works very well and the end of the series as a finale.
What image is used to lead you into the story and why?
The first image is labeled “Judy’s Bampy’s House” within in this image we can see an interior location with a dining table taking up most of the Fram and a vase filled with artificial flowers. I think this image was first to show where the photographer would be staying while their trip to Wales. The image also gives off a sense of home and also pride in this persons house as it looks to be set up nicely for the guest.
Does the sequence make sense and does it flow?
In my opinion at first glance the sequence doesn't make a lot of sense as it jumps from the dining table to a landscape image then to portrait of a woman in a music store however I do think it slows with what the photographer is trying to convey with this work which is “Multidimensional Wales” as these images do show many different dimensions, which may not make sense at first but do flow together quite nicely.
Is there a title to the series and does the text vary in size and throughout?
The title at the beginning is very minimal and doesn't stand out too much as to not take away from the images as they are the main part of this project. Other than the title there is an introduction however the lettering is very small, again I think this is for the same reason as the title.
What is the overall design?
The overall design of this section of Source Magazine is simplistic. I think the photographer has made it clear that they want the focus to be on the images mainly and that is shown through the minimal use of fancy editing.
Graduate Photography Showcase Zine
James Naylor “Do I Pass?”
This project illustrate the struggle the photographer is going through with their gender identity as a trans masc non-binary person and trying to break out of the traditional standards of what it means to be non-binary in a binary society.
How are the images displayed?
The images are displayed as Polaroids over two pages with annotations of the photographers (who is also the subject) thoughts underneath as well as dates which tell us what stage of their transition they are at.
Are the images full-page bleeds or are they displayed in a series at the same size?
The images are life size Polaroids displayed in a chronological series that follows the subjects transition while on testosterone.
What image is used to lead you into the story and why?
The first image is the subject at their “T-Party” this was a celebration of them starting testosterone and also their coming out anniversary. I think this is a perfect starting image as it shows the beginning of their journey to becoming their true self and fits very well as the first image to the project.
Does the sequence make sense and does it flow?
The sequence does make sense as it flows chronologically from one page to the next then back underneath the first image so the viewer has to read from next page to the next and then back again. This shows the viewer their growth throughout their journey.
Is there a title to the series and does the text vary in size and throughout?
The biggest text is the photographers name with their university name underneath as this is a graduate portfolio section. The title of the work is small in comparison and sits just above the introduction to the work.
What is the overall design?
The overall design is simplistic and clean. The Polaroids give a vintage look to the project and also a more intimate feeling as there was more thought into the how they wanted to present their work rather than just using dslr.
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How are the images displayed?
The images are displayed in a large format with text to introduce them at the beginning.
Are the images full-page bleeds or are they displayed in a series at the same size?
The images in this series are all the size of half a page and bigger. There is also a full-page bleed of what looks to be two siblings outside. The images are displayed as 1 per page which creates a kind of separation throughout the series.
What image is used to lead you into the story and why?
The first image is a man standing outside in front of a washing line. I think they used this image as it shows the environment it is set in, which would be at home and the series is about growing up.
Does the sequence make sense and does it flow?
The series does make sense as the images show the togetherness of family as well as growing up and being an individual with the use of single subject shots.
Is there a title to the series and does the text vary in size and throughout?
The title of the project is “A Peal of Spring Thunder” and is at the bottom the the page instead of the top which I like as its unusual. Above that is the Photographers name Ishan Tankha and then introduction is above that.
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