My tutor and I
are both relieved that I have finally got a lot of my research uploaded to my
blog, including the research for this assignment.
One of my
tutor’s comments on assignment five was that I have used Rantoul’s argument
against using text with images and then used text with images. I had included
this opinion to show a balanced argument for and against using text, however as
my tutor feels that it undermines my work, I will omit this argument in my
final draft.
My tutor also
feels that the captions used with the images may direct interpretation of the
image too much. On initially seeing this set, he seemed to prefer the more
direct explanations as they inform while leaving the images to evoke a reaction
in the viewer. He also said that they might bring up associations with the
family album. As I had specifically photographed Bonnie in the home in order to
invite the viewer into her world, I quite like this connotation. I will however
revisit the text in order to make it less emotive.
The
images themselves have evoked a positive response,
‘You hide and reveal, if I can put it like that, in a way that
conveys sensitivity and respect for both of your subjects. Then you finish the
series with the very direct look, which is interesting, and you remark upon
this in your notes. Afghan girl is one possible reference, although the ‘truth
snare’ of Steve McCurry has been questioned recently.’
I understand
the controversy surrounding Steve McCurry’s images currently but the initial
sentiment described is what I, among many photographers would strive for.
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