Year 10 - Identity Photos part 2 PREP TASK

OK, so earlier this term we all took some photos to get our "identity" project started, these have successfully sustained us to this point and have resulted in some decent drawing and printmaking. This is a major project and you need to maintain your interest and inspiration as we explore more processes and then go on to create independent work. For this to happen effectively you all need more high quality source imagery.
This might be inspired by further exploration of themes addressed in your first photos, or you might choose to focus on a different aspect of identity. What is important is getting some really striking images, consider lighting, camera angle and composition carefully and remember these photos need to excite you and express your identity in some way.

Here are some images that might spark an idea:

You could tell a story through your photos, or address an issue such as isolation.

Getting some friends to model and using a clean, neutral background gives you the chance to explore posture and expression - "I am confident" "I am thoughtful" etc.

Or potentially focusing on emotion through facial expression.

Using make up or text to add meaning to your shoot.

Exploring hobbies and interests, but trying to get some striking close ups, sporting equipment, clothing, or the body (see above) can work well for this.

Capture your personal space photographically - here an individual and their possessions are depicted, but the shot is successful due to the unusual high angle shot and use of a fish eye lens.

Capture a space that is important to you, perhaps somewhere special or beautiful.

They say "you are what you eat" so our food preferences are a part of our identity - food lends itself well to striking photography.

Hopefully that has given you all some "food for thought" and you can take a fresh batch of photos that enriches your project moving forwards. Don't just settle for easy options, if you have a good idea for a shoot that requires effort, then take steps to make it happen.
You should be taking at least 30 new shots - choose a theme and explore it by taking a range of related photos. You do not want one shot of a football, one of a facial expression and one of your lunch.

This prep task should be completed by our lesson on Friday 12th October at the very latest, but earlier is better.