PB2: Pre-production

PB2 pre-production ideas and reflections:

What kinds of photographic styles do you like and what are their key features creatively and technically?

The photographer I choose for PB2 is Andy Small who is a Flower, Nature and Landscape photographer. Andy studied Fine Art. He photographs dramatic close-up portraits of nature; particularly flowers, and landscapes. His work has become known for its modern graphic style and striking use of color. Andy’s images are described as being “very painterly” in their appearance.

What aspects of their work attract you, what parts of their work could you draw from?

I love his photos’ striking use of color. His photos show the natural world. They also presented his lifelong passion and provides inspiration for his photography. I will draw from his modern graphic style and striking use of color. I also love his photos show the detail of the flowers. He uses the long lens to shoot the flowers’ detail and I will do this in PB2 also. The macro lens is like a window that transports him into another world. In this place, he observe details, shapes, and patterns that are not usually seen even though most of the subjects are right under our noses.