Martin Parr Photography Questions

1.What time period do you think the photograph was taken? Give reasons for your answer.

Ans. Around the time in the 1980's due to the clothing and hair style.

2.What do you think was the genre/subject?

Ans. Family holidays/working class. 

3.Are the elements in the shot balanced?

Ans. Yes as he leaves enough room between the subjects in the image. For example, he leaves enough sky and ground above and below the main focus of the image.

4.What message could the photograph be trying to convey?

Ans.  Showing different people having fun on holiday. Also maybe trying to promote the holiday resort/place.

5.Do you notice anything striking about the shot?

Ans. The colours are bright/vibrant and the photo is saturated.

6.Do you think consent was needed from the subjects?

Ans. No due to the time the photos were taken.

7.What is the viewpoint?

Ans. It is taken mostly from eye level as if the camera were his eyes. So around mid way. 

8.If you were to produce this shot what would you do differently?

Ans. I would change my angle and range oh shots.