Presentation Notes

Presentation Notes

Ben Stokes

16/10/13

1.) Contextualizing My Work

·     I want to do further research around a variety of different photographers to help me contextualize my own work as well as categorizing my style of photography.

·     My style is currently fairly varied and I know that by the end of university I will be expected to know where my practice lies within the photographic world.

·     HOW: Read more!!!

·     WHEN: On going, for the rest of my photographic career.

2.) Update My Portfolio

·     In order to obtain jobs in the future, I will need to gather my most suitable and more recent sets of work to showcase my style and talent.

·     My current portfolio hasn’t been updated for over 3 years and the photographic content is not as strong as my more recent work.

·     HOW: Take some time to print out all my work then edit and choose the most suitable.

·     WHEN: Before I finish university.

3.) Presentational Skills

·     I intend to develop this transferable skill in order to get me ready for leaving university. I will be expected to come across as confident about my own work so that I can then sell myself to a potential client during pitches.

·     HOW: Make the most of the informal presentations at uni, they are really good practice!!!

·     WHEN: On going for my own benefit in the future.

4.) Post Production Skills & Techniques

·     This is an ongoing development of skills that will be key when I leave university and have to produce professional work to fit given briefs by a client or employer.

·     Practicing editing skills on software such as Photoshop and Lightroom in my spare time will help me to develop my post-production techniques.

·     HOW: Practicing in my own time!!!

·     WHEN: On going, for the rest of my photographic career.

5.) Networking Skills & Techniques

·     In the past few years it has become apparent that I need to work on my networking as a professional. After attending several artist talks, I feel the need to meet and talk to other practitioners about their work. I feel that I will gain a lot from doing so.

·     HOW: Visit more networking events!!!

WHEN: Continuously in the last year at uni and also ongoing for the rest of my photographic career.