Introduction to Context and Narrative

Having completed my first Open College of Arts course, Art of Photography, I have decided to study towards the next two qualifications side by side. I feel that the two courses, People & Place and Context & Narrative could complement each other quite nicely.

While studying towards Art of Photography, I started to set up a small business photographing mainly portraits and events. I plan to join a camera club in October with the aim to join in their portrait sessions, increasing my skills with studio lighting as well as other aspects of photography.
I am a member of several photography based social network groups, one of which is sometimes used to arrange practical visits and weekends, mainly around Yorkshire.

The last project, Illustration and Narrative on my previous course opened a whole new world for me. I have always loved images which tell a story, from a series of pictures to a single image, showing a hint of something which has, or is just about to happen.

The research involved in this assignment lead me to photographers such as Don McCullin, famed for his powerfully emotive war and street photography. I have also been inspired by some of the street photography shown on the social networking groups which I visit.

I hope that throughout this course, I will develop the skills to create thought provoking images which appeal on both a visual and emotional level.