At the time of writing this, I am not entirely certain of what path I plan to take. I am expecting to find my answer during the final academic year. The realisation that I have gained from this module is that I have become more dependent on portraits despite initially preferring landscapes. I have started asking strangers for portraits which greatly puts me out of my comfort zone but is a good aspect to adapt to for the future.
Update: When reflecting on this question, during this finally year my practice has developed greatly. Doing my most recent collaboration with the Stockport veterans has diverted my career path to producing meaningful portraits with different communities.
Ideally my plan would be to be working as a freelance Photographer however, I understand that this is not the most suitable plan to focus on. I am a photographer who is more passionate about landscape photography but during this course, especially the previous academic year, I have become more comfortable and confident when shooting portraits.
Shooting. That is the simple answer, by constantly shooting and focusing on building up clients and references. Also for me to start to have confidence in myself and my work. 'Photography without a client is a hobby.'
Update: On reflection, I will transition to where I want to be by continuing to work with the veterans and my work with them will give me references for gaining more clients.
As I have previously stated, I am not entirely sure. The area of Photography that I am passionate about is urban street Photography. Upon doing the veterans work, I really enjoyed feeling like my work and input made difference and told an important message. Photography that has a meaningful message behind it is an interesting option to me.
Update: The above section that is highlighted in bold has developed even more during my final year and will be my aspirations for my future.
My previous work shows a gradual development of finding myself as a photographer. My past projects have often been abstract, to not create work within a formatted area of photography.
Update: Like my previous answers, I have diverted my passion to portraits. Building up relationships with my subjects to create portraits that tell a story.
My considerations are the feelings and repression of my subjects. To present a true representation of the people that I am showing through my work. The knowledge learned from understanding my subjects has made me incorporated my personal feelings and connotations in the work.
Update: As at the beginning of my final year, I did not have an idea of which direction I wished to take. Therefore, I would have said that y practice was to be considered more of a hobby than a profession.
Benefits: You work for yourself and choice the projects and clients that you are passionate about. I believe that the majority of photographers would prefer to be freelance however, it can be a long journey to get to a comfortable space. Challenges outweighs the benefits but will make the outcome even more rewarding.
- At this moment in time, I do not have specific people or companies in mind to aspire to work for but am fully open to the idea of working for someone. The benefits of working for someone is more of aancomfort-ability within photography, a constant that gives you a sense of progress and status. While working for someone else I can still continue to develop my own personal projects. That itself is what I would say is important, remaining to shoot your own passions that even though not feeling like they are going somewhere, they may. Belief and commitment.
References:
Scott, G (2015) Professional Photography, The New Global Landscape Explained. London, Focal Press.