Brief

Project Proposal 31/01/25

CONCEPT – What is your idea? This is can be very broad or quite specific. But give information about the work you plan to produce. Max. 300 words

The concept behind this project is to create a series of images and storylines that will weave together to convey the bigger picture. Each series of images will create a sensation of watching someone in a dream or film, Where reality blurs with people personal thoughts. I want to explore a euphoric, misty and dreamy aesthetic that will bring vibrant colours to life. Hopefully draws viewers in. 

Every image will be shot in a landscape format to enhance the cinematic quality I aim to achieve. The main aim of this project is to develop my technique and style. Being very playful with lighting, color, camrea settings and composition will be the essence of this project. 

The series of storylines will no have any words just allow the images to tell the story. I plan to have a minimum of 3 storylines each with there own unique styles, lighting and the person involved. Inviting each person to interpret the series of images

CONTEXT – What is the background to your idea? Discuss with reference to key ideas, themes, or theories and include examples of media, artwork photographers, practitioners, theorists, etc. relevant to your project and genre. Max. 500 words.

The context / background to this project is inspired from several key ideas and themes within photography. The exploration of dreams, emotions, and the subconscious. The concept of blurring the lines between reality and personal thoughts. By using vibrant colours and lighting to create visually striking compositions. 

The theme of using cinematic imagery, allowing for personal interpretation that will develop. Using techniques commonly found in film, such as framing, lighting, and composition. This approach encourages viewers to immerse themselves into their own emotions and feelings. The photographer Ian Howorth has a approach that adoptes the use of cinematic imagery. By employing techniques such as framing, lighting, and composition.

Another photographer that may influence this work is René Magritte due to the way he layouts the ideas of what I happening and let's the viewer question the ture reality of what is the meaning behind his work. 

Another influential theme is the exploration of memory and personal experience. The work of Gregory Crewdson showcasing the profound staging of the scenes within his work. Developing into a narrative that brings mystery. Again with his cinematic approach captures moments that feel both real and surreal. This aligns will my goal of creating a series of images that weave together to tell a bigger picture. 

By playing around with the aesthetic of euphoria, reality and dreaminess. The level of planning that will go into each and every image involved will have a deeper meaning with this it can develop into that personal perspective of the viewer. Grabbing and pulling on the mystery, narrative, beauty of the series. The importance of critically thinking about everything shot. And the use of landscape format in my images is inspired by cinematic storytelling. Thinking more about how to layout the room like it's a movie set will push me to really take a step outside of the box. To capture the bigger picture involved in the set, composition of each and every shot. 

This project blends different influences to create a visual experience that goes beyond words, encouraging viewers to connect with their own interpretations. By focusing on the relationship between dreams, emotions, and personal experiences, I aim to produce a series of images with a euphoric and dreamy aesthetic. My goal is for these images to resonate deeply and inspire reflection.