In this series of images, twenty individuals representative of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) community, will be speaking out about the discrimination they must face due to their deviance in social normality. Each individual captured in this series has shared their story and hurt with the photographer and asked to record, on paper, something they have heard or experienced concerning their sexuality. Each person is real. Each word written is felt.
I changed the self portrait photo (last one) and I will probably be changing another one of the photos with the solid brick background. I know that my photos seem to be a little unbalanced right now because they are all lesbians but I'm going to be meeting up with some guys this week. I'm hoping that I will be able to get at least three transgendered people before the series is over.



I plan to do the 10 x 8 book from Blurb. The layout will look something like this:







Do you guys think I should let the images speak for themselves or should I add text and share part of these people's stories? Or maybe have a short quote from each person regarding them coming out or a struggle they've faced? I'm not sure what I want to do yet.


I think the cover of the book may be a close up of the notebook with the title handwritten on the page. I'm not sure what the title of this series should be either. So many decisions! The artist statement will go on the inside cover and the back of the book will be left blank.

17 comments:

  1. SarahtageJune 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I like the layout you have for your book. I think you should let the images speak for themselves. They are so strong already without any text added with them.

    -Sarah Whitfield

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  2. Sky'sPhotoSeriesJune 24, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    The images are very strong, but I would love opposite the image under their name in bold(as you have it)with the story of the situation that brought about these hurtful comments.

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  3. Sky'sPhotoSeriesJune 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    sorry to add another but I forgot to answer your question about the cover. I like your idea, it would definitely work but you could even have a person with the title in their hand(I think it would work anyway).

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  4. JM.ChandlerJune 24, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I really like the layout you have set up. Are you going to keep the names positioned in the exact same spot or are you going to vary the arrangement up a bit? I think a back story might be interesting but it is not needed. The images are strong and definitely have the means to speak for themselves.

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  5. Nicholas MillerJune 24, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    As for your front cover you should look into possibly taking a photo of a person holding up a notepad just like you have done in your previous posts. Though, this time the notepad should include the artist statement or brief description of what the book is about. That’s just an idea I had for the front cover of your book. There are many directions you can go in. You are doing a good job overall.

    --Nick Miller

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  6. josh sullivanJune 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    let the images speak for themselves. add your artist statement early on in the book, but besides that, i dont think any other text is needed

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  7. In Cindy's ShoesJune 24, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I think the layout looks really good, and I like the idea for your cover! I think these photos could easily stand for themselves, I don't think any other text is needed. Unless you choose to give their names or something like that. Looking good so far! Keep up the great work! :D

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  8. caitlinJune 24, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    The layout is working for me, as well as the text. Maybe try making the text a different color though, something that would compliment the photos.

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  9. Christine HensleyJune 24, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    I love the layout. I actually would like to hear the stories if you have them. It makes the pictures more personal and make us want to read more.

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  10. kylamucciJune 24, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    I don't need stories. The layout is nice and going to work great. I content you have already tells me a lot about the person.

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  11. soungJune 24, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    this cover is really related with your each photo work. i like it. the layout is so simple to get this is your personal work. good job.

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  12. Gina LukasikJune 24, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I def think you should let the pictures speak for themselves, they're strong enough to stand alone. I'm excited that you'll be adding more variety, good choice.

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  13. alex alfordJune 24, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    i like the layout of the book. the name would work well but i could go either way with the story. it would have to be really well worded in order to work well.
    i am reshooting the picture that cam out really blurry, i just have not made it back to my moms house yet and that is where the table is.

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  14. photolicious2009June 24, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    I like the layout that you have for your book. I don't think any additional text is neccessary besides your artist statement and the names of the people in your book. It might be neat for the cover to have all the people that are in your book all in a group photo holding up the notebook. The notebook by itself would be neat for the cover though too.

    Danielle

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  15. photolicious2009June 24, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I think that Nicholas has a good idea there. Maybe ty something like that for the cover or at least within the first pages.

    We have to solidify the statement. The last two sentences are heartfelt and poetic, but the first need a strong academic foundation. It is too late for you to study the linguistics of Queer theory, but lets choose the words carefully. Try dissent instead of deviance. Less accidental and more choice= more power. The goal in this series is to show how lame the rest of the world is, not the subjects, so change the language to emphasize that.

    The images are killer strong. No extra words needed if you nail the statement.

    Images are really great. Keep it up, and shoot lots. You want to edit down to twenty, not settle for 20.

    xo,
    val

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  16. photolicious2009June 24, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I am glad you have chosen additional backgrounds for your photos. The images are more interesting to me when there is not a definite pattern.

    Your artist statement will suffice as an explanation for the stories. I think less is more.

    Keep it up!

    Elaine

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  17. Lindsey Scott FossonJune 25, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    I also agree, i think the various backgrounds really make each photo feel more individual and unique. since ur pics are so compelling, i would suggest to use one of them for the cover instead of just words from the notepad. cnt wait to see!
    Lindsey

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