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COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - a philosophical approach
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OBJECTIVE
WHAT DIFERENTIATES US AS ACOMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER ?
TODAY’S PRESENTATION WILL ESTABLISH THEFOLLOWING:
WHAT ASPECTS OF OUR CRAFT SET US APART ?
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Introduction:
1. Importance of TECHNIQUE
2. The Correct MINDSET
3. Familiarity with Art History
4. Copy the THEORY, not the image
Contagious Enthusiasm!
Conclusion / Learning Outcome
Summary
Body / Content
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1. Importance of technique
The smart practitionerutilises the knowledgeof:
• Instructors• Lecturers• Mentors• Peers
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Command of your Medium
• Technically & Aesthetically
- Be it Fine Art or Commercial
• Confidence to express what you want to say:
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2. The Correct Mindset
Develop your own: • Ideas• Theories• Approach• Solutions
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Then the technique will follow !
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3. Familiarity with Art History
When you encounter
contemporary work,
enable your own
critical analysis;
Is this actually new or presented in a new form?
What can I learn from it?
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We are informed, we are EMPOWERED!
- INSPIRES- TEACHES- and even CHALLENGES us!
• Even superbly crafted commercial images
represent universal Questions / Principles,
(Richard Avedon)
• Advertising does this constantly
• When we are aware of this we see how Art
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By immersing ourselves in positive external influences, - i.e. MUSIC FILM LITERATURE FINE ART:
• Assists us to see the word differently
CHECK OUT FILMS LIKE:
-“Slum Dog Millionaire”
-“Run Lola Run”
-“Blade Runner”
-“Koyaanisqatsi”
- OR ANY THING BY STANLEY KUBRIC OR ORSON WELLS!
• Remember materials cost money but
inspiration is free!
• Allows us to step outside our comfort
zone. Expose yourself to as many
creative influences as possible !
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When you possess an informed and open mind
• You begin to genuinely seek exploration of the broader questions
- It takes time to accrue life’s experience
• Then your work will become distinctive, personal, and consistent ! - You will develop your own “STYLE”
REMEMBER:
- We are ALWAYS learning !
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4. Copy the THEORY not the image
• Seek inspiration from the work of others, but always acknowledge your sources
• You are respected more for it and people will find out anyway
• Ultimately your own style will show through anyway !
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CONCLUSION
It’s claimed “Rat-like Cunning”will always beat youthful exuberance
• And it will sometimes get you out of trouble
Will over time melt even the most cynical of hearts !
• Everything discussed provides us with experience, knowledge & ultimately “Cunning”
BUT REMEMBER:
CONTAGEOUS ENTHUSIASM expressed
- Sincerely- Genuinely- Conscientiously
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SUMMARY
4. Spoke about how we should learn the THEORY, then apply it to our images
1. We discussed the importance of TECHNIQUE
2. Considered how the possession the correct MINDSET assists us
3. Looked at how a knowledge of ART HISTORY empowers us
5. Discovered the importance of CONTAGEOUS ENTHUSIASM !
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THANK YOU