I had previously visited the working quarry back in February? with the intention of photographing it from a documentary perspective. As my workload at that time had been pretty intensive, I didn’t have time to arrange a photo shoot. I revisited the place last week however and reacquainted myself with the boss and my intended project. He is more than happy to accommodate me as long as I ‘donate’ copies of the photos.
The photographer that immediately springs to mind when considering this project is Sebastiao Salgado. His images from the Workers Project 1986-92 of the Brazilian mines are mind blowing. His preferred format of black and white, give the photographs an aspect of timelessness. It is sometimes difficult to place the period from which the photographs originate. They could have been taken at any point in the twentieth century. I would hope to replicate his images, but health and safety regulations would no longer allow so many workers together at one time. I am also aware that my photographic skills are not on par with his, but I will attempt to use my acquired knowledge and create the best possible photographs that my abilities allow!
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| © Sebastian Salgado |
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