MethodIzaz is a unique photography experience. Subjects are unaware of the exact moment they will be photographed and of the photographer’s identity. Instead, the subject is photographed completely naturally, living life as normal.
MethodIzaz will provide you with a portfolio of pictures representing the fleeting moments of an authentic lifestyle. The photographs will allow you to remember these moments later in life. They will also give you a new perspective on the everyday, letting you see yourself and your surroundings through the eyes of an artist.
Using information provided earlier about their weekly routine, the photographer will arrive on the scene, and unseen, take shots of the subject. The subject will be photographed walking through the streets, going about their daily business. Without posing and artifice, the camera captures only the natural beauty of the person.
i actually think this is a cool idea. you could get some really interesting photographs this way.
I read recently of a guy that did this for when he was going to propose to his fiance. Most people don’t have a way to photograph that moment since they keep it a little more intimate (i know i did). The idea of someone hiding in the bushes could kind of break that intimate feeling, although having photos of such a great moment might outweigh that.
Mar 19th, 2008 / 3:58 pm
I like the idea.
I have taken photos of friends/relatives and it’s really hard to get them to ignore the camera and act naturally – they want to turn to the camera and “perform” with a frozen smile.
However, when they see a photo where I have caught an honest moment when they weren’t aware of the camera – those are the photos that they really like best.
With that said, I’m not sure I would like a stranger following me around shooting pictures of me when I’m not aware of it – and pay them to do it!
Mar 19th, 2008 / 4:16 pm
Beautiful photos.
Mar 19th, 2008 / 5:09 pm
Very nice idea, some of the photos are not that good, but there is definitely some really nice ones as well… Amazing photos could be taken this way…
Mar 19th, 2008 / 5:40 pm
Brilliant, really. I love candid photographs. Mostly because I’m no bit photogenic and when I know a photo is being taken of me the end result is nothing more than awkward. This just might be my thing. Great post!
Mar 19th, 2008 / 11:52 pm
Brilliant, really. I love candid photographs. Mostly because I’m no bit photogenic and when I know a photo is being taken of me the end result is nothing more than awkward. This just might be my thing. Great post!
Mar 19th, 2008 / 11:53 pm
Wow, that’s wild. But cool!
Anne
Mar 20th, 2008 / 10:12 am
Wow, that’s wild. But cool!
Anne
Mar 20th, 2008 / 10:12 am
Call me crazy, but isn’t this just a bad excuse to photograph “candid” shots in an “artistic” way, making lots of money doing it? The Paps profession is not one to glorify – this idea is completely misguided.
Mar 20th, 2008 / 3:10 pm
This could be great especially for families and children – capturing that “specialness” of the moment. Better have a lot of permission pages signed though it seems.
Mar 29th, 2008 / 9:25 pm