Taking the Same Photo, Over and Over Again
The unintentional patterns I've developed in photography
Quick Segue
If you’re still here after my last two rather random and abstract articles, thank you. It has been fascinating to flesh out photo essays and editorials for Noey. Hence the “building in public” tag on those articles. To be honest, it feels more like looking for my own unique voice in an already loud crowd.
Back to the topic
This article strikes a completely different chord. I previously wrote about characteristics of photos I typically feel drawn to. One of those characteristics is obscurity. That is, I tend to grey out or hide details. This is the practical follow-up on how I achieve that effect. I’ll share a selection of my images here, then discuss the specific patterns and habits behind them individually.
P.S. Consider this also a simultaneous preview of never before seen images!
Hidden Figures: Back Towards the Camera
I often downplay the figures nearest the camera to create visual depth. My methods involve either using shadows to turn them into silhouettes or patiently waiting until they have completely turned away from the lens.
Action in the Background
As you may have already noticed, the hidden figures in the foreground are often there to frame the actual subject. Lying in the background is the main action or the protagonist that initially caught my eye. It is a “looking through people to see a person” effect.
