I find Trent Parkes observational and documentary photography really interesting. His work in colour is so vivid and vibrant, so much so it can look unrealistic at times. I especially enjoy Parkes 'Christmas tree bucket' project where he has shown an odd and unusual side of christmas in Australian suburbs. This project features a plethora of styles such as the surreal image 'Bugs Lauries's 70th birthday surprise' or the darkly humorous 'Fireman Uncle Heath's 37th Birthday Cake'. Trent is a real chameleon when it comes to photography, he can show humor and surrealism (Christmas tree bucket) Vivid colourful documentary shots (Coming soon/ Welcome to nowhere) and even powerful dramatic using black and white (Dream/LIfe & beyond and Minutes to Midnight).
Bugs Lauries's 70th birthday surprise
Well as shooting in digital and on regular analog camera he has also shot some very successful work in medium format. These projects include 'Coming soon' and 'Minutes to midnight'. Two very different but equally interesting and powerful collections of work. This has give me the idea to use the medium format to try and capture my final image.
After looking at Trent's work I really want to emulate some of his styles, the street/documentary styles shown in Coming soon and Minuets to midnight plus the eary style used in 'christmas tree bucket' would be a great feet to reach.
Drag Races, Mildura, VIC, 2003
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