Lawrence LO1 Blog Post 2 - Photographer Case Study 1

Chosen Photographer: Gregory Crewdson

Gregory Crewdson is an American best known for his staged photographs that are set in American homes and neighborhoods. He was born in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He graduated early in High School and Studied photography where he earned his Master of Fine Arts. He was later represented by Gagosian Gallery worldwide and by White Cube Gallery in London.

In most of Gregory's photos, they take place in small towns of America. He stages the areas and adds lighting on scene with the help of his crew who had experience in motion pictures and lighting techniques. The results of the photos are dramatic and cinematic, featuring disturbing and surreal events.

                                          Twilight
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                                          Beneath the Roses
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                                          Brief Encounters
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These samples photos have a clear link of being in small homes and areas. It may suggest the emotions of the characters, accompanied by the atmosphere they are in. Additionally, his photos include being isolated, with no past nor future, giving imaginary thoughts to the viewers. For example the last photo indicates loneliness of the man as there are no one else around him. The rain suggests something bad may have happened reflecting the characters emotions of sadness.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson
http://agonistica.com/gregory-crewdson-interviewed-by-5-and-behind-the-scenes/

Lawrence LO1 Blog Post 1- Narrative Photography

Narrative photography is a way of telling a story through photographs. It is when an event is narrated, not what actually happens.

Artificially constructed scenes with props and other materials are what make a type of photograph called ‘Staged Photography’. This started at the same time photography was introduced and became popular in the 1980s through the works of Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall. Staged photos of classical, biblical inspired photographers to stage portraits.

Photographer: Jenna Deleone

Title: Digital Photography

Size: Large

Materials: Backgrounds, rooms, tables, mailboxes, books, benches

This narrative photo tells the story of the aftermath after a break-up and the effects it brings. In the first

row, a man is shown writing a letter to his ex. In the second row, we can see him sending the letter and 

the girl receiving it, showing their emotions and reactions to the letter. In the final row, because its from

her ex, she decided to flame the letter and leave the boy alone in the bench who is waiting for her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_photography

http://artsy.net/gene/staged-photography

http://www.spacelancaster.org/jeffrey/index.html