We have been exploring photography as a form of 'performance', much in the style of Thorsten Brinkmann, whose collection 'Portrait of a Serial Collector' is made up of self-portraiture shots wearing various items of clothing and household objects in distinctive poses, with his head covered. We were given materials and random objects with which to dress our partners and directed the way they positioned themselves to ultimately create a (dramatic) photograph.
I personally quite enjoyed this particular project and would be interested in future photoshoots with the face of models covered. I think it would be a good idea for fashion related shoots, especially when using amateur models etc. who may be uncomfortable in front of the camera or who struggle to vary their facial expressions. It could remove the awkward element and also give way to other artistic ways to create interesting images.
I personally quite enjoyed this particular project and would be interested in future photoshoots with the face of models covered. I think it would be a good idea for fashion related shoots, especially when using amateur models etc. who may be uncomfortable in front of the camera or who struggle to vary their facial expressions. It could remove the awkward element and also give way to other artistic ways to create interesting images.
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