Book Brainstorm

After looking through these three series, it is clear a lot of time goes into the process of developing such a portfolio. From choosing a meaningful topic, to taking a wide variety of photos, editing each photo, and designing and laying out the best shots, the process needs a lot of care and attention. Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment captures simple yet significant moments in time and uses a soft black and white color scale to display these moments. On the other hand, Then They Came for Me: Incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II takes on a much more powerful story by exposing a controversial time in US history when 120,000 citizens were incarcerated with no legal due process. The series captures all aspects of the eviction of the Japanese Americans including the forced train rides, their small luggage, families and children hoping for freedom, warning posters, and more. It is also completely in black and white, adding to the significance of the times. Although I have not decided on a topic to shoot, these series have inspired me to choose wisely and pick something of meaning. I would like to tell a story through photos or even raise awareness towards something many people may not know about. These example series are more large-scale than I would like to take on. I would prefer my book be of something more personal or local to me. I have always found the history of Bethlehem to be fascinating, so maybe I can capture its story and learn as I shoot.