LO1 - Martin parr analysis

Martin parr is a british documentary photographer, photojournalist and photo book collector.

Today i will be analysing one of martins photographs.
Image analysis
The image above shows the classic depiction of a british seaside. In this photograph we can see that Martin has made use of one of the photographic elements, the rule of thirds. I believe that Martin has chosen to utilise this certain technique as it gives the image its own distinct areas within in it, the main areas that draw the viewers attention is the litter, the woman pointing and the old couple on the bench i believe this gives the photo more depth and empathy.
Genre
The genre of this image is social reportage, this is Martins forte as if you look at Martins previous works we see that this genre is his main focus. I believe that he chooses to follow in this genre as unlike photo journalism this photographs ordinary people going about there daily business so it can produce some very unique imagery within his photographs and they may not even have a given story but may just be something unique happening in someones daily routine.
Meaning
In my opinion i believe the meaning behind this image could perhaps be difference in generations as the elderly couple are just enjoying themselves while the family on the left look very distraught and disconnected as the child in the pram would appear to be unattended. I believe another aspect that is good about Martins work is how he makes the viewer focus on these unique characters within his photographs to coincide with the idea of identity.
Purpose
I believe the purpose of this image is to show a classic yet modern depiction of the British seaside linking into the genre of social reportage.

LO1 - Martin parr 5 facts

In 2002 the Barbican Art Gallery and the National Media Museum initiated a large retrospective of Martin Parr’s work. This show toured Europe for the next 5 years.

Martin Parr studied photography at Manchester Polytechnic, from 1970 to 1973.

Martin Parr was a Guest Artistic Director for Rencontres D’Arles in 2004

At PhotoEspana, 2008, Martin Parr won the Baume et Mercier award in recognition of his professional career and contributions to contemporary photography.

Martin Parr was Professor of Photography at The University of Wales Newport campus from 2004 to 2012.

LO1 - David Hockney 5 facts

David hockney facts

He is a massive admirer of Pablo Picasso

He has designed sets and costumes for ballets and operas

The Tate Gallery says he is ‘perhaps the most popular and versatile British artist of the 20th century’

In the 1980s, Hockney experimented with photo collage – joining and combining photos (often taken with a Polaroid camera) to form a patchwork image.

He completed a series of painting in acrylics of swimming pools (following a visit to California).

LO1 - Duncan Philpott

Duncan Philpott is a action/adventure  photographer, this means he primarily takes photos of sporting events such as bike trial competitions and also take photos off people doing general exercise. Some of the many different genres that he does include photo journalism, editorial ,commercial, grammin and paperwork.

One of the main things duncan has to do when he is hired on by a company is they give a brief which basically is a set off guidelines in which duncan is set to follow. he will then set out to obtain the product they want. Today i will be analysing one of his photographs.

The photo is of a trials biker competing in the countryside.  

Genre

The genre of this image is sports photography as it capturing a sporting event, i like this genre as it allows you to get some very unique images that would not have been able to be seen with the naked eye.

Purpose

 The purpose of this image maybe to promote a certain sporting such as a downhill biking event or maybe his passion could be mountain biking and he is trying to capture some unique photographs of his hobby. 

Image analysis 

In this photo we can see the use of a few photographic elements the first and most obvious being the use shallow depth of field this is where the foreground is out of focus and the background is in focus, i believe that he has done this in order to make the biker the subject of the photo and to draw the viewers attention.

Meaning 

 I do not believe that there is meant to be a meaning to this picture. Personally i like duncan philpott's work as it is very unique and very well done.

LO1 - Mood Board/ Photography genres