PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO III

I recently read Screaming Life by Charles Peterson and had a revelation about the concerts that I have been shooting here in Lethbridge. Charles in his foreword describes how he considers traditional photographer’s when doing shows. He references many greats such as Gary Winogrand and Robert Frank and how they contributed to the photos he was making. I had never considered the photos I was making for these shows art until I read this book and it totally changed my outlook on this type of photography. This most recent show I focused on the people and space and how they interact with one another. In the past I was caught up in the bands and how could I make them look cool. I traded this idea with caring more about the documentation element of these shows and how I could visually describe the culture at these events.

  Here are my two contributions for the identifying self exhibition organized by Raija Abbott in collaboration with Darcy from Casa. These are 11x14” silver gelatin prints. One is a self portrait of myself pulling my mustache, a common thing I do. The other is my grandfather exploring the land he owns in Manitoba. I felt he represented my cultural aspect required for the exhibition as that is where our family unites often, and he has been a huge aspect in my life offering all of his wisdom.