Technique

In order to make each model react in a certain way, I had to manipulate them through talking to them as well as the natural power that one has when taking someones photograph. I tried not to talk to the models, using Richard Avedons technique of making the model feel alone. This leaves the model feeling isolated and can cause awkward poses which would be beneficial for my project.

Due to the nature of the photographs and the fact that I was asking members of the public, I had to introduce myself and give each person an idea of what the photographs were for. I tried to keep this introduction short in order to minimise the impact on their pose.