Wedding & Portrait Photojournalism

Jan 07, 2009

VISION

Have you ever noticed the reaction people have at a parade when a band of bagpipers draw near? As the cadence of the drum line pounds children stop what they are doing and gather by their parents out of fear and for protection. The cry of the pipes and echo of the drums fill the air and instantly gain the crowd's attention and sends a chill down my spine. The drum major marches in front of the pipers and drummers with mace at hand spinning it up into the air with an abundance of flair. While most people don’t understand what he is doing they still respect that he has endured countless time and effort to hold his position and do what he does. Something about the bagpipes has a direct link to the soul and has throughout history in Scottish wars and other such instances. As amazing grace resounds through the air it does something to people; it really makes us think. With the passing of men and women in kilts with sporrans draped around their waists, a sense of mystery enters the mind. You can’t help but be intrigued by the artistry, motion, sounds and style.

Perhaps not everyone notices and appreciates such things as I do. As a photographer I can’t help but look at the world around me differently. As I stand in woods I don’t see trees but rather I see a repitition of forms. As the sun sets and people all around me are gazing into the beautiful sunset, I always notice how the golden light of the sun graces peoples' faces, adding dimension and beauty to what might normally go unnoticed.

With regard to color, I don’t see the grass as just green but notice the subtle variations in tone that the shadows paint on the blades of grass that fade back into the blur of the horizon. When I look at an egg I notice the gentle penumbra of the light reflected on the perfect satin contours. As a fire truck speeds away down the street I ponder what the blur would look like behind it. Since the democratization of photography, people have an automatic reaction of smiling when a camera is present. I found that even at President Ford's funeral this was the case. Why not show the real you? We all have an array of natural expressions such as laughter, glee, joy, sadness, and anger. It astonishes me when some people limit photographs to simply a person with a smile standing in front of an object.

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA), is a worldwide association that exists to assist its more than 14,000 members in achieving their professional, artistic, and fraternal goals; to promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science and a visual recorder of history.
(©2008 PPA)

The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) was founded in 1853 ‘to promote the Art and Science of Photography’, a mission it continues to this day in the United Kingdom and through its considerable overseas membership.

In the winter months of 1851/1852, a provisional committee was formed with a view to organising a photographic society in London. A catalyst to the project was an exhibition of over seven hundred photographs in the gallery of the Society of Arts, which was of great general interest. A public meeting was held on Thursday 20 January 1853 and The Photographic Society was formed using mainly the Society of Arts for its meetings. In 1874 the name was changed to the Photographic Society of Great Britain to reflect its growing importance and twenty years later it became The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain with the permission of Queen Victoria, which was maintained by subsequent Monarchs. The Society was granted a Royal Charter in July 2004.
(©2008 RPS)

The Australian Photographic Society (APS) was officially formed on May 12, 1962, Sydney. This was the culmination of three years work by the Australian Photographic Federation, a body specifically established in order to form APS. 101 foundation members incorporated the Society in the Australian Capital Territory. Membership numbers soon reached 600 in 1963, 1,000 in 1967 and 2,000 in 1980. Currently numbers are 1,578 in March 2006.
(©2008 APS)

Alternative Photography all started when Malin Fabbri (previously known as Malin Hylén - got married since then) she completed her *MA in Design Studies with Alternative photography as her selected subject*, at Central St. Martin's School of Design in London in January 2000. She spent about 2 years researching how images are perceived, how they can be used and if there is a difference in the perception between ordinary stock photography, retouched stock photography and alternative photography. The process she used to do her research was Cyanotypes.
(©2008 Alternative Photography)

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It dwells in a place secluded from our western world. In its land beauty is and has always been at its core. The section of the Earth it calls home is a canvas where God’s creativity has touched its creatures, landmasses, and waters. With wonders ever-present in this place more than 9000 miles away stands a little bird named the kiwi. With its uniqueness it stands proud and is an icon of the people of New Zealand. I am unique in the fact that I strive to get to know my clients to create customized photographs rather then hastily moving them through standardized poses. I view my craft as a self representational indexical art form rather than a quick and sterile revolving mug shot session. As a photographer I conduct research and communicate theories that are shared on a world level and strive to restore photography as an artesian craft.

Millions of miles away in space a ball of fire rages. Throughout history scientists and artists have studied this life-giving supernova. Although we take it for granted, every living creature depends on it. In its mystery the sun rises every morning and falls every night and is known the world over. In the past the sun was not only used when photographing, but was also utilized in printing. Currently I am researching and implementing some of the processes used over 150 years ago to preserve the historical avenues of photography. Some of the albumen prints created at the conception of photography are hung in pristine condition at the Royal Photographic Society and other museums around the world. Most of these early photographs have clarity that rival today’s photographs. Research is also underway to produce platinum prints commercially for not only my customers but for other artists and photographers.

Just like Joseph Nicéphore Niépce did back in 1839, I couple the natural beauty of what happens on Earth and etch it to a medium with the power of light and the aesthetics of art. As an image maker I know that my craft is governed by art and communication. Everyday I thrive to expand my horizons using technologies of the past, present and future.