Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 George Lottermoser <imagist3 at mac.com>wrote: >When I do documentary work, >whether on the street or in other venues, >I'm always aware of the disconnect >between me as a photographer >and the subject. >As a photographer I'm looking for >certain iconic events, light, moments, compositions; >which ring true to my subjective view of life; >as well as photographic intentions; >with not very much concern for >how the subject may wish to be "seen" >or their subjective view of life in general. >(And the subject rarely has any concept of, >nor desire to understand, my "photographic intentions") >The subject, of course, would like >his or her image of themselves maintained; >or even enhanced beyond their own self-image. >How often have you heard, >"that doesn't look like me." >or >"do I really look like that?" >So often these issues of whether or not >someone feels okay when a camera lens comes their way >has to do with control; >not only of how the photograph may be used; >but also control over their own image of themselves. >Very few people feel comfortable and confident about their "reality." =================================================================================== Once again, George, you've gotten to the essence of a subject with eloquence. Alan Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer UPAA POY 1978 University Information Technology Services University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee amr3 at uwm.edu http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/