Evaluation

Evaluation

The concept behind this part of the project was to capture a narrative through a series of images all about the Northeast of England. My main goal for this part of the project was to show something that is relevant in my life. As I live in the Northeast and have done all my life i thought this would be easy for me, but as well as this i wanted it to relate to the industrial history of the Northeast. This lead me to my dads job as he works at a steelworks in the Northeast this was a perfect concept for me to follow. 

The factors that really influenced me throughout this project was how personal it was to me, and how i could go work with my dad and actually do an on site photo shoot that wasn't just in my room or the studio, and I also think that was what made me so excited to complete this project.

The final outcome of my project does meet the brief requirements because i have created an engaging visual narrative that is all about the Northeast. 

If i was to improve my work i would have experimented with a different camera, i think it would have been good to capture some of the grinding images on 35mm film to see how it would affect the look of the image. I would also speak to the people i photographed more and got to know their story and either use a voice recording of it or write it down as a quote to go with the image.

For this project i had to gain a better understanding of the jobs in Allerton Steel and also gain more knowledge on health and safety in this dangerous environment, The majority of this was taught to me by my dad and health reps at his work but i also did a lot of research on it.

A new skill that i have learnt while enduring this project is not necessarily to do with the photography side of things although it will benefit my photography career. The skill that i have gained is being able to work on commision. As i offered the company the images i took, i knew that i had to do a professional job for them as they would feature on there website and in the reception of the establishment, this gave me a better understanding of commissioned work whilst i was talking to the owner and also taking the images. It also gave me a lot of confidence in working on location. 

On the other hand although i learnt a new skill and work ethic it also challenged me and pushed me beyond my comfort boundaries before now i had photographs people i knew in locations i knew but this time i photographed mostly strangers in an unfamiliar surroundings.

Overall i am extremely happy with the way the final outcomes for this project came out. I feel i met the brief requirements perfectly and i also produced some of the best work i ever have.