Art in Isolation

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Thumbnails

It is time to review your photographs. This lesson will help you understand what you're enjoying about what you have documented so far, and how this can be extended.

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Equipment

  • Computer/laptop 
  • Printer 
  • Scissors
  • Tape/bluetack 
  • Notebook for taking notes (duh)

Guiding questions

Think about these questions as you work your way through the lesson:

  • What do you notice when looking at your thumbnails overall?
  • Is there a natural order or grouping when you lay out your thumbnails?
  • What story/vibe are your images portraying? 

Instructions

  1. 1

    Upload your photos onto your laptop/computer (remember to save into a nicely labeled folder because file management is important, ok)

  2. 2

    Now organise your images into thumbnails (images all the same size) and place them into a document

  3. 3

    Print your images and cut them out

  4. 4

    Stick your images onto a blank wall until all your images are laid out in front of you. Try to do this step intuitively. Present your images in an order that feels/looks right

  5. 5

    Note of images you like. You can do this by making a mark on the photos or moving them to one side. Try to note what you like about them based on the photographic principles from lesson 1, the subject matter or overall style

    Note: see the examples below for reference

  1. Thumbnail layout example

    Thumbnail layout example

  1. Thumbnails on wall

    Thumbnails on wall

Lesson content

A large part of the photography and documentation processes is reviewing. This step will help you visually organise your thoughts. I like to print out all my images in a thumbnail format. This way I can see everything at the same time and size which helps me to view my work as a bigger overall picture, rather than just one image. 


Sticking all your images onto a blank wall is an easy way to start grouping your images. Whether you are grouping based on colour, pattern, or subject. You will be able to easily identify what you like and what you might want to document further. 


Take note of HOW you have placed your photographs on the wall: 

  • Are they ordered chronologically? 
  • Are they grouped by colour?
  • Are they sorted in groups or one line?


Now, what photographs do you like and what do you dislike, and WHY:


  • What photographic principles (PP) have you used?
  • What PP that you have used do you like? Why?
  • What PP that you have used do you dislike? Why?


You should now have a clear idea about what you like shooting, what photographic principles you like to engage with, and a certain style you want to pursue. It is also important at this point to think about what story your photos are telling or going to tell. Consider the mood/tone. Think about how you feel when you look at your photos. 

  1. Image 1

    Close-up of thumbnails on wall

Tips & tricks



  • Use post-it notes to write down ideas and stick them up with your images. Having everything up in one place can be helpful
  • If you don't have a printer - it's ok! You can play around with layouts on your computer. Sometimes this can be easier and less effort anyway

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