Is The Photo The Truth

We see the photo as truth, an exact representation of how something or someone looks. We use them as evidence in court, and as historical reference, both personal and public. Photos are used to describe both product and process. The photo itself is not truth only a representation. It can be manipulated, and changed to express concept or ideas, or become visually poetic.

The photo in concept is much like a shadow. A shadow is only a representation of the real thing, created by light. The shadow can be manipulated and changed. Using shadows as a key element in a series of photos is an intriguing concept. The image formed by light,(the photo) is used to make images formed by light,(the shadow). The photo is further removed from the truth and is a suggestion of that truth.