Work Out – A series of close up photographic portraits taken whilst subjects are working out:
Uncomfortable photographs fascinate me, especially when the dynamics between the photographer and subject are tense.
This is one of five images taken just at the point of physical strain, just as he was lifting some super heavy weights. He knew I was taking photos and had to shut his eyes against the flash. The camera was at an annoying proximity which may have added to his irritation. I wonder how to photograph someone to the edge of anger, what kind of photos they would be?
This is one of those ongoing projects, with no real boundaries; I want to see where it goes. Best to keep snapping away and see what happens.
Come to think about it, I have an assortment of projects. Some are really focused with a set conclusion but some are like this, meandering and open to exploration. I think it’s healthy to to have both kinds.
I’ve realised that I dip in and out of projects I never stick to one and see it through til it’s finished. It must be in my nature to flit, surely it’s too constricting to stay with one idea for too long. You suck all the life out of it. Each time I go back to an idea or project it’s with fresh eyes, a new perspective.
