- CONCEPT / SUBJECT
Cemetery statuary has always been fascinating to me because of the representation of the person who has passed. My project will be photographing the statuary that is in and around the graves. My idea is to explore not only the peace (and somber tone of the cemetery) but also the beauty and spirituality. I’d be looking at statues that are unique and also show the erosion of time and weather.
- TECHNICAL APPROACH (INPUT)
My trusty Canon Rebel T3i and my 18-55 and 70-300 lenses. Tripod will be used because I may shoot later on in the day. I plan on focusing on POV mostly because I want to do a lot of close up and deconstructed shots of the statues, similar to the Mary statues I shot in an earlier class. Shooting in the cemetery at different times may affect ISO – I plan on shooting at different times to see what that’s like as far as final output.
- TECHNICAL APPROACH AND SPECS: (OUTPUT)
I’d have to look at what I shoot but I may consider Black and White for this project. I would love to have this project as a book or on a website to view. Ultimately, I’d like to do the photos with poetry or writing that I do to talk about concepts of transformation and “deaths” in life.
Hi Mary,
Your project sounds very you and I look forward to seeing it! I agree that black and white is a good idea for it. The somber and spiritual tone of the project will come through very strong in my opinion.
Have fun shooting! Natalia
Mary,
I am very excited to see what you create! The way that you have been photographing statues throughout the semester allows me to see them in a different way then I would have on my own and I think you are going to do the same with shooting the cemetery. I think your idea of shooting the graves up close is a great idea! and it will abstract them and make them stand out compared to typical photos we are used to seeing of cemeteries.
Hi Mary,
I’m really looking forward to seeing your project. When you’ve photographed statues over this semester I’ve been so drawn in! There always seems to be care in your approach to these heavy objects, both in religious significance and in physical actuality. Will you be focusing on cemeteries and statues that have familial or personal significance to you? What role do you see theses statues playing? I’m curious about the narrative you might create with a series of photos. Can’t wait!
-Christina