Over the last few days I have been studying the work of Jock Sturges, Sally Mann and tonight EJ Bellocq. One thing I have noticed is how well these large format people photographers use space, space that tells an important story in the photograph. I did some portraits of my father yesterday, the ones I liked best used space around him. It sort of a fine line if you go to far the subject can become lost and insignificant in the composition but it if the space is used well it creates a strong and important visual dynamic. I will concentrate more on learning to use this sense of space effectively.
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| Storyville Portraits by EJ Bellocq |
