If you need help staying focused, look for the answers to these questions while watching the video
99.9% of Platon’s time with his subject is spent doing what?
Why is Platon considered a Cultural Provocateur? How does the label affect his work?
Simplification is a crucial aspect of Platon’s work. What condition does Platon have that lead him to this sort of photography?
When Platon looks at a picture, what does he want to feel?
When visiting Greece, Platon does something that he says sends his powers of observation through the roof. What does he doHow did Platon’s picture of the Muslim mom affect Collin Powell? How is Platon a bridge builder?
2. Look at Platon’s website: http://www.platonphoto.com
Examine both his commercial and social work.
3. Platon’s Method
He isolates his subject from the background. He treats everyone as an equal. Platon does his homework. He is observant. He starts reading people as soon as they walk into the door. He is interested in the person in front of his camera. 99% of the session is about connection. He figures out the best “grammar” to tell a person’s story.
4. Captions in Photo Essays
-Check the facts. Be accurate.
-Captions should ADD NEW INFORMATION. Avoid stating the obvious elements that are captured in the image.
-Identify who is in the photo. Don’t state the obvious.
-Match the tone of the photo
-Brevity. Make every word count.
-Write in present tense.