Chien-Chi Chang

Here are two images taken by photographer, Chien-Chi Chang. Both images show a woman, assuming to be a mother figure, with her child, going about daily activities, such as driving and shopping. These make them candid shots, which seems to be the point of Chang’s whole project. The subjects are not looking at the camera, meaning the shots have not been planned and appear more natural. I like the second image as it defines the typical conventions of a ‘good’ picture. The image appears slightly blurry, which, I think, fits with the theme of the image, which has connotations of a busy environment, a mother getting on with her shop who looks to be in a rush.

This has inspired me in terms of my own project, where I will be photographing my own family, in a candid and natural environment. I like the different viewpoints and plays on colour in Chang’s project. I will take this into consideration when it comes to taking my own images.