Basics Creative Photography 03: Behind the Image Research in Photography

Basics Creative Photography: Behind the Image is a lively exploration of how to undertake research. The research process influences the direction of a project and transforms the simple act of photographing into a powerful body of work. A photographer informed by research will possess the ability to create meaningful and memorable photographs. The book brings together a wide range of different methods and invites photographers to consider innovative approaches to the way they work. Through reflection and evaluation Natasha Caruana and Anna Fox explain how all aspects of research can contribute to the realization of a dynamic body of work to bring a whole new dimension to an image. Finally, Basics Creative Photography: Behind the Image presents students of photography with a range of tools and ideas to assist them in engaging with the research process and starting to work as a reflective practitioner.