Family isn't perfect, and this picture shows that. This photo truly captures the essence of how the arguments between parents can have an adverse affect on their children, especially if the children are present while the argument is occuring. Given what we learned in class, the fact that the child is centered really does show something. It's symbolic of the child being in the middle of an issue, and the fact that he is below the parents could represent the idea that he isn't directly involved, and also that the parents don't care enough about his presence, or him in general since they can't take their argument elsewhere. I think this is very typical of many families, and so while to some it may be pretty generic, it also is very explanatory towards the reality that many children face at home during the course of their lives.
This picture is actually another side of the family that I truly enjoy. This photo shows the generational bond between family members and the happiness they feel can be connected to the time they spend together on any normal day, or even a holiday as this picture depicts. I think this photo is more than just a depiction of lighing a holiday candle, but more of the bond you can have with your mother, and your grandmother (going up in generation from the young girl) or even as the grandmother can have with her daughter and grandchild, seeing the lives she has brought into the world. You can also interpret the feelings of the mother, and how she must feel as well.
Here is a photograph I actually took myself this past summer of my two cousins Austin and Jaelyn. They are two absolutely amazing and goofy children who capture the innocence that children really are. This photo really shows happiness in it's simplicity. I think also in relation to the rules we talked about in class today in regards to photography, it works well because they are a little off centered, and the photo isn't altered at all whatsoever. In addition, the lighing is behind me (the photographer), and though you can't see it really, they are on a stage. I think the wig alone on Austin shows the goofy nature and carefree ideals of these kids, which is something I think really is a part of family. They are brother and sister, and you can tell that they have a great bond even just by looking at the photograph.
I really like the first picture you posted of the couple arguing over the child. After our discussion in class on good examples of photography, you can see that the photographer utilized contrast with the color of the childs shirt and the parents. The red color seems to symbolize danger and hostility. I think you made a really good choice with this photo!
ReplyDeleteI agree. The first photo is truly explanatory since the viewer doesn't necessarily focus on what in the picture but what they are doing. Capturing this specialized moment conveys far more information than if the family was photographed as a portrait. It actually raises the question about how different family photos would be if they "captured" a particular moment in which the family is engaged with an activity or interaction. It would probably say much more about the uniqueness of families!
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