September 25, 2005
Photographers Liz Lock & Mishka Henner
"Working in the tradition of social documentary, Liz Lock and Mishka Henner focus on the lives of people and places undergoing or about to undergo radical change.
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"Although taking photographs can be a solitary occupation, activities and exhibitions can bring people together in a forum where their experiences of the local environment and social issues are the main talking point.
Working with all age groups, our process begins by presenting our own photography on a relevant theme or geographical area to local residents. More often than not, this inspires participants to see their environment in a different way and to engage with it in ways they had not thought of before.
The breadth of activities we offer depends on the resources available. Generally, we use Polaroid and disposable cameras to teach participants techniques of composition,lighting and different photographic styles. This is followed by a range of tasks related to their geographical area which participants complete over the course of a week or so.
On their return to subsequent workshops, participants' images are cropped and edited by the group, helping individuals gain confidence in presenting their work and in identifying their own unique style.
Finally, participants are involved in mounting their own work for exhibition at a local venue., offering them the chance to express their own experiences to the wider community as well as using local facilities to promote dialogue between residents.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/yhenner/SO.pdf
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Posted by Cieciel at September 25, 2005 06:41 AM