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Three Short Films and a Series of Images
The idea of photographing and documenting the Funeral directors was one that I found fascinating, this was mainly due to the lack of images seen on the subject previously and the little amount I knew about how they operate. I set out with the intention of creating a ‘traditional’ documentary series of images, but at the same time, a body of work that could be easily shaped into which ever output I found fit. Establishing the project concept quite quick was important to me, aiming to give myself the maximum amount of time in which to research and question funeral customs. Using books that highlighted British funeral rituals and articles that display social media’s influence on the documentation of wakes allowed me to fully inform my work.
During my time documenting those in the funeral industry I was able to photograph multiple funerals, pallbearers, crematorium workers, gravediggers and the deceased. I was fortunate to be able to photograph the preparation for a funeral, allowing me to see and capture the most sensitive moments. Whilst continuing to photograph the funeral directors and local services I was continually asking questions, always wanting to know more and find out the reasoning why things were done in such a way. This body of work has allowed me to give a compelling insight into the funeral industry, revealing the options we have after a death and the options most of us choose. Interviewing those who desire to work alongside death has hopefully provided a better explanation of why they are interested and intrigued by death, exploring their personal understandings of bereavement and the afterlife.
The Invisible Woman, my award-winning photo documentary, looks at the lives of women who work as domestics in Brazil.
Festival De Mascaras, Hatillo, Puerto Rico 12-28-11
Unlike past years when I've shown color images of this festival, I decided to go black and white. Although there was a profusion of vivid color, I felt that the faces, cultural essence and traditions of this festival were best rendered with the freshness and timelessness of monochrome. The costumes and floats are usually constructed starting in January and worked on throughout the year. Many people I spoke to complained that the cultural and religious aspects of this event have been diluted with festival themes that reflect the coarseness of North American pop culture and values. The absence of political content was interesting given the global awareness of the Arab Spring and OWS. The only restrictions placed on the overall designs were those related to public safety. Various neighborhood and farm sponsored groups are organized by float owners who develop a particular theme, provide costumes, food and refreshment to individuals who pay approximately $400.00 for participating in the festival ride. Although participants were mostly adolescents and young adults, children, families and older folks also took part.
I arrived at 7am in the Plaza of Hatillo and then walked to one of the staging areas outside of town where I began a many mile journey into the countryside and then back to the town Plaza. Originally the plan had been to hire a cyclist to drive me to avoid massive traffic jams of cars, people and horses. Since this plan fell through, I decided to ride festival floats getting off in various countryside barrios to capture the pulse and cultural mix of the people. In addition to photographing while riding the floats I got off to shoot along the way. When I got to Barrio Lechuga (approx 5.5 miles from Hatillo), I walked (thankfully down-hill) all the way back to town where I was able photograph part of a folkloric dance group performance as well as covering the review of festival floats arriving in the town plaza. Though the FDM has a religious and folkloric history, in recent years it has evolved into a cross between, carnival, April Fools Day and Halloween. The amount of noise and mayhem was as overpowering as always. Although in the beginning I had some anxiety about my (and equipment) safety given the prevailing general chaos, people were welcoming and friendly. It turned out to be an exciting and memorable12 hour photo safari. It's a good thing I''ve been working-out recently because it turned out to be a fun but grueling day.
A BIT OF HISTORY:
El Festival de Mascaras de Hatillo se celebra desde que los españoles fundaron esta ciudad en 1823. Representa la historia bíblica de Herodes cuando ordenó la matanza de todos los niños para así matar al niño Jesús. Los hombres cubiertos con máscaras de colores representando a los soldados corren o cabalgan por la ciudad en la mañana temprano buscando a los niños. Hay comida, artesanía y música.
There is a Tradition each year on the 28th of December which is known as the Máscaras (Masks) of Hatillo. This Tradition dates back to 1823, when the town of Hatillo was founded. This Tradition came with settlers from the Canary Islands. The meaning of this tradition is the Holy Innocents, or Santos Inocentes: the first martyrs of Christian faith from Matthew's story in which small children were killed by Herod in an unsuccessful attempt to kill Jesus. It is a very special day with lots of fun and a large meeting of Mascaras: masked men and women of all ages, who wear costumes according to tradition, typically covered from head to toe, and parade through their town and nearby towns all day, making jokes and having fun, followed by a large multiple, and celebrated procession through all the town and nearby town's neighborhoods, and ending at the Hatillo town center. It is a multi-dynamic and wonderful experience for everyone in Hatillo and nearby towns. This special tradition came from the Canary Islands, the main place from Spain where the Hatillo, Camuy, and nearby town's Spanish immigrants arrived, mainly in the 1800's. Many of the people of Hatillo, Camuy, Arecibo, and other nearby towns are proud to call themselves "Isleños", or people descended from Canary Island immigrants.
See the complete portfolio slide show: www.flickr.com/photos/artedelares/sets/72157628751481697/...
Carnaval San Francisco Bay Area 2008 production team leaders. There's another 4,000 in the parade plus 7 blocks of festival on Harrison Street on May 24th & 25th in the sunny, historic Mission District. [Click ALL SIZES (above middle) to enlarge]
Festival De Mascaras, Hatillo, Puerto Rico 12-28-11
Unlike past years when I've shown color images of this festival, I decided to go black and white. Although there was a profusion of vivid color, I felt that the faces, cultural essence and traditions of this festival were best rendered with the freshness and timelessness of monochrome. The costumes and floats are usually constructed starting in January and worked on throughout the year. Many people I spoke to complained that the cultural and religious aspects of this event have been diluted with festival themes that reflect the coarseness of North American pop culture and values. The absence of political content was interesting given the global awareness of the Arab Spring and OWS. The only restrictions placed on the overall designs were those related to public safety. Various neighborhood and farm sponsored groups are organized by float owners who develop a particular theme, provide costumes, food and refreshment to individuals who pay approximately $400.00 for participating in the festival ride. Although participants were mostly adolescents and young adults, children, families and older folks also took part.
I arrived at 7am in the Plaza of Hatillo and then walked to one of the staging areas outside of town where I began a many mile journey into the countryside and then back to the town Plaza. Originally the plan had been to hire a cyclist to drive me to avoid massive traffic jams of cars, people and horses. Since this plan fell through, I decided to ride festival floats getting off in various countryside barrios to capture the pulse and cultural mix of the people. In addition to photographing while riding the floats I got off to shoot along the way. When I got to Barrio Lechuga (approx 5.5 miles from Hatillo), I walked (thankfully down-hill) all the way back to town where I was able photograph part of a folkloric dance group performance as well as covering the review of festival floats arriving in the town plaza. Though the FDM has a religious and folkloric history, in recent years it has evolved into a cross between, carnival, April Fools Day and Halloween. The amount of noise and mayhem was as overpowering as always. Although in the beginning I had some anxiety about my (and equipment) safety given the prevailing general chaos, people were welcoming and friendly. It turned out to be an exciting and memorable12 hour photo safari. It's a good thing I''ve been working-out recently because it turned out to be a fun but grueling day.
A BIT OF HISTORY:
El Festival de Mascaras de Hatillo se celebra desde que los españoles fundaron esta ciudad en 1823. Representa la historia bíblica de Herodes cuando ordenó la matanza de todos los niños para así matar al niño Jesús. Los hombres cubiertos con máscaras de colores representando a los soldados corren o cabalgan por la ciudad en la mañana temprano buscando a los niños. Hay comida, artesanía y música.
There is a Tradition each year on the 28th of December which is known as the Máscaras (Masks) of Hatillo. This Tradition dates back to 1823, when the town of Hatillo was founded. This Tradition came with settlers from the Canary Islands. The meaning of this tradition is the Holy Innocents, or Santos Inocentes: the first martyrs of Christian faith from Matthew's story in which small children were killed by Herod in an unsuccessful attempt to kill Jesus. It is a very special day with lots of fun and a large meeting of Mascaras: masked men and women of all ages, who wear costumes according to tradition, typically covered from head to toe, and parade through their town and nearby towns all day, making jokes and having fun, followed by a large multiple, and celebrated procession through all the town and nearby town's neighborhoods, and ending at the Hatillo town center. It is a multi-dynamic and wonderful experience for everyone in Hatillo and nearby towns. This special tradition came from the Canary Islands, the main place from Spain where the Hatillo, Camuy, and nearby town's Spanish immigrants arrived, mainly in the 1800's. Many of the people of Hatillo, Camuy, Arecibo, and other nearby towns are proud to call themselves "Isleños", or people descended from Canary Island immigrants.
See the complete portfolio slide show: www.flickr.com/photos/artedelares/sets/72157628751481697/...
The Invisible Woman, my award-winning photo documentary, looks at the lives of women who work as domestics in Brazil.
Festival De Mascaras, Hatillo, Puerto Rico 12-28-11
Unlike past years when I've shown color images of this festival, I decided to go black and white. Although there was a profusion of vivid color, I felt that the faces, cultural essence and traditions of this festival were best rendered with the freshness and timelessness of monochrome. The costumes and floats are usually constructed starting in January and worked on throughout the year. Many people I spoke to complained that the cultural and religious aspects of this event have been diluted with festival themes that reflect the coarseness of North American pop culture and values. The absence of political content was interesting given the global awareness of the Arab Spring and OWS. The only restrictions placed on the overall designs were those related to public safety. Various neighborhood and farm sponsored groups are organized by float owners who develop a particular theme, provide costumes, food and refreshment to individuals who pay approximately $400.00 for participating in the festival ride. Although participants were mostly adolescents and young adults, children, families and older folks also took part.
I arrived at 7am in the Plaza of Hatillo and then walked to one of the staging areas outside of town where I began a many mile journey into the countryside and then back to the town Plaza. Originally the plan had been to hire a cyclist to drive me to avoid massive traffic jams of cars, people and horses. Since this plan fell through, I decided to ride festival floats getting off in various countryside barrios to capture the pulse and cultural mix of the people. In addition to photographing while riding the floats I got off to shoot along the way. When I got to Barrio Lechuga (approx 5.5 miles from Hatillo), I walked (thankfully down-hill) all the way back to town where I was able photograph part of a folkloric dance group performance as well as covering the review of festival floats arriving in the town plaza. Though the FDM has a religious and folkloric history, in recent years it has evolved into a cross between, carnival, April Fools Day and Halloween. The amount of noise and mayhem was as overpowering as always. Although in the beginning I had some anxiety about my (and equipment) safety given the prevailing general chaos, people were welcoming and friendly. It turned out to be an exciting and memorable12 hour photo safari. It's a good thing I''ve been working-out recently because it turned out to be a fun but grueling day.
A BIT OF HISTORY:
El Festival de Mascaras de Hatillo se celebra desde que los españoles fundaron esta ciudad en 1823. Representa la historia bíblica de Herodes cuando ordenó la matanza de todos los niños para así matar al niño Jesús. Los hombres cubiertos con máscaras de colores representando a los soldados corren o cabalgan por la ciudad en la mañana temprano buscando a los niños. Hay comida, artesanía y música.
There is a Tradition each year on the 28th of December which is known as the Máscaras (Masks) of Hatillo. This Tradition dates back to 1823, when the town of Hatillo was founded. This Tradition came with settlers from the Canary Islands. The meaning of this tradition is the Holy Innocents, or Santos Inocentes: the first martyrs of Christian faith from Matthew's story in which small children were killed by Herod in an unsuccessful attempt to kill Jesus. It is a very special day with lots of fun and a large meeting of Mascaras: masked men and women of all ages, who wear costumes according to tradition, typically covered from head to toe, and parade through their town and nearby towns all day, making jokes and having fun, followed by a large multiple, and celebrated procession through all the town and nearby town's neighborhoods, and ending at the Hatillo town center. It is a multi-dynamic and wonderful experience for everyone in Hatillo and nearby towns. This special tradition came from the Canary Islands, the main place from Spain where the Hatillo, Camuy, and nearby town's Spanish immigrants arrived, mainly in the 1800's. Many of the people of Hatillo, Camuy, Arecibo, and other nearby towns are proud to call themselves "Isleños", or people descended from Canary Island immigrants.
See the complete portfolio slide show: www.flickr.com/photos/artedelares/sets/72157628751481697/...
Photographing Potomac River Bridge 2 crossing of the abandoned Western Maryland Railway corridor located in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This photodocumentary work is being done for HABS/HAER, Library of Congress
from "Road to Winter" Photo-documentary of a pilgrimage with haiku - in progress. Publication date 2015
With my favorite breakfast treat - "Bau-zo", a piece of steam bread served with meat inside - keeps You full the entire day.
The bag of gravel she was carrying weigher about 50kg, more than her and it was about 30'c and 95% humidity.
The Invisible Woman, my award-winning photo documentary, looks at the lives of women who work as domestics in Brazil.
The Invisible Woman, my award-winning photo documentary, looks at the lives of women who work as domestics in Brazil.
Psalm 130. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.....
Mum, as she lay dying.
Part of a photo-documentary series on my mother's death. It's not a subject oft explored, nor talked about - all the more reason, I figured, to cover it - plus it was an outlet to explore my own emotions and grief..... even at the time I clicked. We're all going to die one day. However, we British (generally) do everything we can to avoid talking or thinking about it ...
Photographing Potomac River Bridge 2 crossing of the abandoned Western Maryland Railway corridor located in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This photodocumentary work is being done for HABS/HAER, Library of Congress
Bill Wantland, a.k.a. Moondog, is a local celebrity on Fremont Street and elsewhere around Las Vegas.
A former pro wrestler and survivor of a stroke, Moondog can be seen around town in his wheelchair and his Uncle Sam outfit.
Moondog's website: community.webtv.net/lunadog1/MOONDOG
This is Moondog with a child. The boy's parents remembered seeing Moondog on Fremont Street one year ago.