Term 2 - Week 3 - Kieran Scott Photographic Response

A key part of Kieran Scotts' aspects of photography is capturing events and environments as they are. I did this when I came in to check on my dog and found him in between my dad and Tressa. I then took a few snapshots of what the environment was for me. However, my parents hate having their photograph taken and the most photogenic one them all is my dog so I had to take a many candid shots as possible, as Kieran Scott has done with his personal work. I feel as though Kieran Scotts genre of work for his personal work fits in to candid plus he is using available light, just like I have done for this shoot.

I like how these photographs turned out since I was using ambient (natural) light. Kieran Scott explained in his talk that a lot of his personal work was his interpretation of the environment around him and were candid shots. This is how I got the inspiration for this particular shoot; following his directions for candid and natural light photography.

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I think these photos state loud and clear that not only do Tress and my dad have a fantastic relationship, but also that no one, not even the pets, are sacrificed in their love for each other. These show that there is a strong bond between my father and Ziggy, even though my dad hasn't known him for as long as Tress has.

If I were to do this shoot again, I wouldn't change anything, I would do the same approach - spontaneity. This was an amazing moment that I just managed to capture because I am a fast runner and I fetched my camera in time. I really love how these photos turned out and how they reflect that love can be expressed through much more than just two humans; other species are capable of love also.

My parents at the time didn't know that their photo was being taken, they thought I was only taking Ziggy's photo, which made the moments all the more honest and raw and full of emotion. This photoshoot was completely spontaneous and completely emotive. I love the family we have all become. I told them that I had them in some of the photos, and they were fine with that aspect.

Dad was talking to Tress at this time, hence why his attention was occupied else where in the image. I  think that is what makes the image so great though, because he is caught completely off guard;  a technique and method of candid photography that I have been wanting to play around with for a very long time and have done somewhat in my portfolio; but never to the extent when a subject didn't know they were being photographed.

This image above is my favourite photograph truly because of the way Tress is looking at Ziggy, full of absolute admiration and love. I took this one as secretly as possible because I wanted to capture something real and raw, especially considering their loving relationship that any good and loving owner has with their pet.

Tress even calls Ziggy "little boy" as if he were her son. I think not only is this adorable but it just proves their relationship to be more of a family than an owner/pet relationship. Tress really considers Ziggy part of the family.

I really like this photo purely because of how cute Ziggy looks in it! The lighting was very pleasing in this image as the light was falling in from the window behind me. I also love how candid this image is because Ziggy would NEVER pose for me even if there was a treat involved.

Again, the loving look Tress is giving Ziggy whilst he is receiving a tummy rub from my dad is completely adorable. I think that really sells the image, plus the "triangle" looks that accompany the cuteness. (Tress looking at Ziggy - Ziggy looking at me - Me capturing Tress and Ziggy in the image).

The three image series above has a little story behind it and knowing the story really does help with the contextualisation of the image. The story goes that Tress was asking Ziggy "What's outside, little boy?" and Ziggy immediately turns around to look out the window behind me to the neighbours yard, to see if their dog was outside.

This last series was just me and my dad as Tress had left the room. Dad was merely cuddling Ziggy (how couldn't you? he is so cute!) and as dad was hogging him all to himself, I wasn't allowed to pat him, only take photos of him. I like how there is a mixture of my dad in focus and Ziggy in focus, it shows that the image isn't only seen as a dog with the owner in the background, it's a two-part construction that shares a common ground in the mix of photos.