In his book "The Photographer's view" Michael Freeman talks about the importance of a spatial context in which photographs are created. He says that "the borders of the image...exert strong influences on what is arranged inside them" (p.9, 2007). It is the photographer who selects where and how to place the border to separate the image from the rest of real life events. The decision is complex and is based on or influenced by the photographer's perception - of the scene and of the wider world. Is it fair to say then that a photograph is a reflection of the photographer's personality or inner world?
I found the notion of 'a photographic frame representing a border' intriguing and would be interested to explore it further...
I found the notion of 'a photographic frame representing a border' intriguing and would be interested to explore it further...
