Assignment 1: Local Communities

I intend to present all Assignments for assessment as a short printed document with each image on a separate A4 page, printed on high quality pearl paper. This will include any specific preparation, experiences, reference work and conclusions for the project.

For the learning log I have uploaded a PDF version of this document including high resolution screen size images, also included them in this article are the images a lower screen resolution for completeness. I have yet to decide on the final medium for assessment but will work this through as I progress through the course.

The images I took are of a local Junior American Football team, the final chosen 10 are shown below. Click on any for a full size screen show or select the PDF to see the full submission.

Assignment 1

Assignment 1: Preparation & Selection

Assignment number 1 from this course is to to produce a small photo essay of 10 images demonstrating the experiences, lives and history of a local community. I have chosen  a local American Football team, the Kent Exiles, who I followed on the road to becoming the UK Junior Champions.

I have taken many images on various days, many of them action shots but many also about the people around the team and off the pitch. Choosing 10 will be a difficult task from the following contact sheets. My aim is choose a variety of images to hopefully complement each other. 

I was bitterly disappointed to miss out on some wonderful shots at the point of victory due to the camera having the incorrect settings, basically not enough light leading to low shutter speeds. These are also included on the penultimate contact sheet.

Clicking on any image will open a full size slideshow of the contacts.