RATIONALE
Everyday without even realizing it, people pass the everyday aesthetics. This photo essay attempted to capture a unique insight of this beauty with a primary focus on stairs outdoors. To create a unique experience for an audience, a myriad of techniques were used to build an original photo essay.
The dominance of smart phones in present day society has given everyday individual access to professional tools. The photographs taken were captured by iPhones to create an authentic feel to the project. The size of the iPhones ensures that photographs can be taken at a variety of angles with little difficulty. The evolution of smart phone’s convergence has ensured that individuals were given the basic tools to create a strong framework once only accessed by photographers (Murray 2008).
The concept of stairs came through a desire to convert the apparent 'mundane' series of stairs and shape it into a rare spectacle often overlooked. Also explored in this project is how the outdoors can transform the aesthetics of stairs overtime, whether it is through aging paint or moss. The social media revolution through websites such as Flicker and Instagram have ensured that everyday objects and scenery have gained more attention as a growing interest of the inconsequential has greatly shifted (Murray 2008). Examples from these sites have been highly influential to the creation of the project. As the sites offer a variety of perceptions previously unattainable.
In order to meet copyright standards, "Creative Commons" music was used. Through Jamendo "Butterflies", written by Charlotte Machut, was chosen. A piece of music which suits the environmental atmosphere perfectly. As Frith (1984) explains, music and sound effects have great responsibility in setting a mood which can deeply affect the audience.
This project has captured the 'Everyday Aesthetic' in an intriguing and unique way through a blend of photography and music.
SAMUEL BAUERMEISTER- 42867290
MARGARET CROWLEY - 42882753
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