I chose prompt number four, to create a set of parameters for myself. My parameter was to find one interesting physical characteristic, such as bright eyes or certain clothing color, and to work on staging photos. This characteristic eventually ended up being cool hair, and I got to collaborate with the yearbook team (who rounded up some very willing models for me to work with).
When doing documentary projects of this nature, I often end up with a smattering of individual photos that don’t work together, so my other self-requirement was to make a cohesive series. I don’t know whether or not I adhered to this one perfectly, but I definitely followed it more than usual.
