Picturebook assignment Part II:

Francis Larrede’s Work 

 

Picturebook assignment Part I:

From the time I was five years old, my entire life has been centered around one hockey rink or another, attending games, practices and tournaments, and now I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to create something that captures just what makes me love the game of hockey. For my photobook assignment I have decided to create a book centered on the moments that comprise a hockey game.

I intend to start by taking a picture of the empty ice rink, before the teams go on, where the anticipation for the coming game is usually so overwhelming for me a flock of butterflies seems to enter my stomach. With my next few photographs I will intend to describe the first few minutes on the ice: the initial chill you get from skating a few laps around the rink to warm up, the tingling feeling of the ice as you stretch before the game, and the feeling of catching that first pass in warm ups. For the rest of my series I intend to simply illustrate specific moments of the game such as scoring goals, catching passes, and interactions between the two different teams. I also would like to potentially take a picture of the fan base at hockey the hockey games, which comprises of a select group of crazy parents, willing to travel miles and miles on a weekend to sit in a cold arena. (To see more of my ideas for potential shots look at the list below)

 

There are a minimal amount of materials necessary for me to recreate this moment; all I will really need is my telephoto lens, and a tripod. I hope to emulate photographs like Francis Larrede’s work I hope to produce images that are crisp and clear that give not only a clear view of the game at play but at the spectators as well because a hockey game would not be a hockey game without the crazed fans.

 

I hope to achieve pictures similar to the quality of Francis Larrede however depending on what lighting the arena gives me I may intend to shoot in black and white because it is often that the lighting conditions in the arena are less than to be desired.

 

Potential Shots:

+take a picture of the empty ice rink (nets set up)

+take a picture of someone skating really fast

+ take a picture of someone checking another person

+ take a picture of a goaly saving the puck

+ someone shooting the puck

+picture of the teams warming up

+picture of the teams stretching

+ picture of the refers talking

+picture of team when they score

+faceoff

+passing the puck

+scoreboard as clock is counting down

+final score

+teams shaking hands at the end of the game

+pictures of the fans

+after game socializing