Documentary type project: 1. My father **update: photos added!**

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Hi guys
I'm really toying with putting some ideas for photo projects I have into action. On thursday I will be having a sort of practice run, a really basic idea that involves following my dad (of all subjects :p ) around for a whole day.
He is kinda interesting, he owns his own small business and our house is also a building site that he is renovating, that he works on almost every day (he is a very hardworking man) so I figure this will offer some nice photo opportunities.

Will anyone be interested in seeing the pictures when I put them up? I'm going to try and limit myself to a roll of 36 35mm pictures and a roll of 9 6x9's to stop myself going overboard. I'll try and write a line or two about each of them too.

I'd appreciate your thoughts :)

Thanks
Nick
 
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Sounds great, love seeing people's work on here. Even more so when there's a set with a running theme throughout
 
Thanks guys, though it's just a roll of 36 exposure film now, my medium format camera didn't arrive in time :(
I'm halfway through it now, just having a break, I think I've got some really nice shots so far :) does anyone have any suggestions of anything they think would be interesting?
 
I am liking project based work more and more lately, so would certainly be interested in taking a look. Out of curiosity, why 1 day and why 1 roll? I would be inclined to take my time and take as many as I needed. Pay a few visits maybe and then just be selective in your editing when you decide what to present.
 
i have exectly the same idea in mind. I'm planning to spend some time with my parents back in Poland this summer, and was thinking of doing a project on my dad (who was a passionate photographer, but after 2nd stroke now:'( ).

Can't wait to see your results.
 
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I am liking project based work more and more lately, so would certainly be interested in taking a look. Out of curiosity, why 1 day and why 1 roll? I would be inclined to take my time and take as many as I needed. Pay a few visits maybe and then just be selective in your editing when you decide what to present.
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Thanks! I might visit him a couple more times, but as this is more of a practise project, I may or may not. I've learnt things already, and I've not even processed my film yet! Though I do like the idea of capturing a day in someone's life. One man, one day, one roll of film. If I do visit him again, I'll update the project :)

Fazi27 said:
i have exectly the same idea in mind. I'm planning to spend some time with my parents back in Poland this summer, and was thinking of doing a project on my dad (who was a passionate photographer, but after 2nd stroke now:'( ).

Can't wait to see your results.
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Thanks, and you too! sounds interesting, yours will likely be better than mine :p


I've finished now, and I think I got some really interesting shots :) surprisingly, he wasn't too annoyed at me following him all day :p
I'm going to try and get into town today or tomorrow to get them developed, then I'll write it up on wordpress or here - or both! :D
 
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Got them developed today, here's a sneak peek!
Click through to my flickr for more. All shots taken in natural light on Fuji Pro 160S on a Nikon FE, with either the 20-35mm or the 50mm. Only PP is auto curves or cropping
I'll do a write up tonight on wordpress!

Don't hold back with the crit. If they're crap, tell me, and tell me why :) thanks
Nick


Glenn Parker by retrogamer1990, on Flickr


A work in progress by retrogamer1990, on Flickr


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