Keith Carter is an American photographer, and creates his works so they have almost a dream like quality. His subject matter most commonly surrounds people, animals and objects and normally has one strong focal point to the image. the majority of his series are black and white high contrasting photographs which have a certain intensity and intrigue that draws you in. I really like the simplicity of the black and white and the way his photos have an almost frightening feeling to them, but also that you could be waking up from that dream at any point. His work has inspired me to try and contrast two themes together, with the idea of having a psychological place of belonging, where you are in your comfortable environment, even if your outside environment may not reflect this.
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My name is Caitlin Jack and as a part of my University paper on photography I wanted to focus on where a displaced group of people find home, choosing to interpret the brief Turangawaewae with the idea of absence of home instead of how you have home with you. I have a passion for social documentary photography and capturing snapshots and expressions that communicate something about someones way of life. This assignment lead me down many research paths and really opened my eyes to a group of people I knew very little about. I am still undecided how I feel about both the compassionate side and the argument that these people put themselves in there situation. Either way however I have seen a very honest point of view on both sides.