Possibility for Final Project

For my final project, rather than trying something new, I wanted to further a past project of mine. I have done two series of work that I feel I have unfinished business with. The first is my homeless series. I did several trips to Boston where at first, I simply asked then photographed my subjects. Later I went back and sat down with each subject, asked their name and to tell me a little about themselves. Some just chatted with me, others told me of how they fell into their unfortunate situation, and some just wanted the company. It was the most rewarding project I had ever done; however, I do think I could shoot far more people and perhaps visit different cities. After my critique, my peers and professor suggested I keep going with this idea and keeping writing. I was hoping to publish a book on my own of this series along with some of my writings. My only concern with this option for the final is the cost of making it to and around a city. These are some of my favorite shots from the first series.

"Michael and David"

"Ray"

"Herbert"

My second option for my final project would be furthering my surf photography. For about six months I shot surf photography. It wasn't for any school project, just work I really enjoyed doing. This was another rewarding series of mine. I would wake up before the sunrise, check the surf report to find where there were big waves, and drive with some friends to an often times deserted beach and shoot for hours. I would bring blankets, batteries, and music and it was my therapy. Not only was the process and experience in itself enjoyable, but I was almost always pleased with some photos from the morning.    The surfers I was photographing always loved to have their successes and progress documented and loved having me around. I got to know some of the New Hampshire surfing community and really learned to appreciate the sport. I would really love to push this series further, and my only concern for this project is that is can be weather permitting.  These are some of my favorite photographs I shot during those six months.