Day 1

So today is the start of my final major project, this course has gone so quick! I'm really excited to make a start on this project as it is something I have chosen to do myself so i think i will have more focus to get all the way through it. Plus I haven't really ever had a chance to photograph dancers before so I am really looking forward to starting shooting! First things first, today I have set up my working method, I have chosen to stay away from a sketchbook as i know that i always struggle with them, i hate to admit it but it is because of the dyslexia. Hopefully doing it this way will sort that problem out for me! I have set up my statement of intent as the first post so i can refer back to it when needed and The bibliography second so hopefully I dont forget to do it! High hopes for this project and 6 weeks to complete it in. sounds like a long time but I know it will come around fast so i really need to keep myself focused and get on with it!

Day 5 - End of week 1

So its the end of week one already! Its crazy to think that we only have 5 weeks left. I managed to get some general research done today, i think its because the studio was quieter with only photography in. I found a couple of really great artists and even though they don't relay in the most obvious way to my project, it has helped me to not get frustrated that things aren't moving as quickly as I had hoped.

So far this week I have set up my working practice, researched and emailed ballet studios, found so visual inspiration that really shows where I would like to head with this project and got some research done. I think its a good start but honestly I want to be getting more done. How i could achieve this? Im not too sure, I think pushing throw the noisy distractions would be a good start and I would really like to start shooting next week. If I can push through all the distractions I can see this being a really strong project with interesting final outcomes.

Day 6

I have spent today looking at other possible models as I was thinking over the weekend that I might but putting all my eggs in one basket so to speak. If I could widen my horizons when it comes to my models it could take this project in a hole new direction. But would I really want it to go in a new direction? would the project then still be about my love of the dance if it were to wander off?
I guess until i'm in the situation where i actually have to think about it heading a new way I can't really imagine what I would do or say. So far I think im on a pretty good path but  I really would like to get shooting soon.

Day 8

Today was a very productive day for me! I managed to find a really interesting artist who revealed movement through blurring peoples walking paths. This could be an interesting thing to photograph but it doesn't really relate to the project as much as I would like for a shoot apart from a little but on movement, maybe take the general idea and simplify later?
I also got a shoot done, contact sheet made and uploaded so Im feeling pretty good today, I do need to remember to come back and analyse tomorrow however!

Day 13

Today I have managed to complete my 3rd shoot which I planned on our day away from college yesterday, I felt like it went really well, we didn't get the kind of shots that I wanted as I was looking for more dance type images but my model wasn't a dancer and was kind enough to to agree to a shoot last minute. I tried to direct her as much as possible but I really struggled with positioning her in ways she was comfortable as she has back problems and took a long time to feel comfortable in front of the camera despite my efforts. Im going to have to reshoot this shoot which isnt a problem, I would however like to have an actual dancer for the next shoot! Not saying that it will eliminate my problems but it would be nice to do a shoot which could possibly produce some finals.

Also after receiving the critique back from sophie I realised that I need to actually start annotating my shoots! Which i completely forgot so I am going to get that done tomorrow.