Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Reaction to the research

The images show the huge differences between families with and families without money. The main focus is on those without and what their everyday life entails; whether this is fighting to survive, fighting with each other, or fighting to enjoy everything that provides pleasure.

The details in the images, although often very subtle, narrate each image. It is possible to gain more information from them than is there, mainly through or own knowledge of similar situations or from stories we have heard. Often our own views and stereotypes add depth that may not be there, but we think is universal in similar situations.

The surprise that arose was just how much emotion can be seen and is felt when viewing certain images. This ranges from empathy for the subjects, pity for there situation, anger that it is or has happened and a desire to help.

This has encouraged a rethink of what and how to present life through the images to be taken. What should be portrayed, should they be staged, should they reflect a positive or negative aspect of life, there are so many points to be considered.

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