David Oates
The photographers Karin Albinsson and David Oates came in recently to give our class a talk. This was a really useful session that I got a lot out of, it really helped me to talk about my own work and how I promote myself technically/ digitally. David was really down to earth and he took a small group of us and asked us to give a brief overview of what our photographic style is and how we are currently advertising ourselves in terms of portfolio, website and social media. This really helped me to see where I needed to focus on the most after thinking about which social networking sites that I actually use other than my website. He told us that we would basically benefit greatly from using twitter most importantly and also other media to promote ourselves. I defiantly took on board what he said on that day and am currently setting up a twitter for myself as a photographer, separate from my personal account which I will now in the future watch what I post on there. This is basically because future employees can often check social media before employing a creative person such as a photographer because it gives them more of an insight into the person. Which is fair enough.
David also gave us some really useful reference points, websites, films and photographers for us to research and look at. Below is a list of my notes that I took during the talk:
- Preston is my Paris
- Ed Watts
- Alternative Camera Club
- Kiosk
- Blacklab
- Roast Beef
- www.davidoates.net
- Mancoralist (Twitter)
- Bill Cunningham- New York film
I have looked into the things that David said and there is some really useful stuff that he said, he was like a encyclopaedia of knowledge, a very interesting person. One particular point that David made was that of the Alternative Camera Club, an interesting group of people who get together regularly to talk photography... The website says the following "Get away from talk of focal lengths, megapixels and f-stops for a more considered, conceptual approach to photography. Join photo artists for talks and discussions with the chance to share your images and ideas with the group." Sounds great and I will be looking to attend an event soon!
Below are the points that I jotted down as soon as he asked our group to make notes about ourselves ready for the presentation where the full class of 30 sat around in a circle and said a little bit about ourselves. Which, although it was pressurised, it was great for building my confidence speaking to people about my work! This exercise was also perfect to tick off one of my PDP points which was to develop my presentational skills and techniques.
- My work: Documentary, Travel, Fashion.
- I have a website with a 'journal' page which I regularly update with my latest photographic work.
- I need to work closely with a printing company to build up a new portfolio.
- My old portfolio is some what out dated.
- All my work is of a documentary style.
- Link to favourite photographer: Michael Mayren.
- Mayrens work is a unique blend between fashion and documentary.
Karin Albinsson
Karin also came to the talk however, all that she showed us in her presentation was her work that i had seen before at a previous talk, it was still interesting to take note of how she presented and was nice to look at her work. I find her a really nice woman and a very influential photographer. All in all, a great day and a great talk by two creative photographers.
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