Summary:

In this post I
– Explained how I planned my shoot using the 5 W’s, H and why
– Listed my plan in bullet points

Plan

I planned my shoot using the 5W’s and H so I could think about my goals and ideas properly, instead of just formulating a list of various aims that were inspired by the mind-map I created.

Area of choice – Where? : Winchester High Street and the surrounding areas

Why? : It holds significant memories with my grandparents, cousins and direct family, so I would like to explore various childhood memories, see how the areas may have changed throughout the years and if they are as I remember them. For example, new buildings vs old architecture, as well as modern-day life within an aging town.

When? I would like to go early in the morning so that it isn’t too crowded. This way it’ll allow me to focus on what is around me, what is happening and how I feel about it as a whole. We also used to go to town fairly early in the day to avoid the rush of people, so it is quite fitting with the routine I followed as a child.

Who? : Depending on whether Winchester is as quiet as I am expecting it to be in the morning, I may include members of the public in my imagery to give a bit of life and action to my photographs. For example, people going about their day, unaware of what significance the town holds for me and vice versa if the town means anything to them. We all share the same space, but we’re not always aware of what people are doing there, how it makes them feel or where they’re headed.

What? : As noted in my post ‘Initial Thoughts About ‘The Square Mile’ + Mindmap’ (Powell, 2019), I will be revisiting some areas I visited or spent significant time with close family. That way I can capture what they look like now, the people/objects surrounding them that may have changed, are consistent or may only be temporary.

How? :

– Go to town early in the morning via train.
– Start from the top of town from the station and work your way down.
– Notice and capture whatever captures your eye as you observe, while keeping original ideas in mind.
– Set the aperture and keep it constant, only change the shutter speed to fit the light settings on the day. SET CAMERA TO MANUAL.
– Have the chosen ideas in mind, but be flexible too. E.G. If something doesn’t work, it’s fine. If you notice something you didn’t think about beforehand, then work with it.
– Think about making a cohesive series – can images/areas be paired up in your final selection process?
– Have fun and go out of your comfort zone.
– Shoot multiple images so you have a reasonable selection.

References :

Powell, L. (2019) Initial Thoughts About ‘The Square Mile’ + Mindmap. [online] Available at : https://laurenpowelloca.photo.blog/2019/08/15/initial-thoughts-about-the-square-mile-mindmap/ [Accessed 20 August 2019].