Famous Photographer Research Paper

Objective:

To provide the student with an opportunity to do a “in depth” investigation into the work of a famous photographer.

1. The (full) page research paper (plus a page of bibliographical sources) will include:

Specific information about the photographer’s background. Where did they learn to photograph? How long have they been working as a photographer?

Specific information about the photographer’s style of photography. Has their style (or subject matter) change over the course of their career?

What is their credo (photographic beliefs)?

How does the photographer seem to be making a living?

How do you respond to the photographer’s work? Why do you like it or dislike it? Select one image that you particularly like and research what it currently costs to purchase.

2. By the end of the period you should have selected a photographer.

3. Bibliography of at least 2 different sources is required.

4. The photographer can be alive or deceased. Everyone in class will have a different photographer.

5. After writing your research paper you will then take the photos in your famous photographer’s style.

Here are some sample famous photographers to choose from:
Ansel Adams
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Robert Doisneau
Elliott Erwitt
Robert Frank
Anne Geddes
Annie Leibovitz
Edward Steichen
Edward Weston
Jim Brandenburg
David Muench
Irving Penn
Richard Avedon