'Image makers, image takers'
Written by Anne-Celina Jaeger
This book, made up of numerous interviews and selection of over 250 images, the reader has a 'behind the scenes' glimpse into the working practice of famous photographers. We are able to examine what motivates and inspires today’s photographers – and what makes them succeed.
I found this book motivates creative thought as you relate your own goals with those that have succeeded in the same ways you wish to, therefore it would be fair to say that this book is inspiring in that respect.
This book is very different to your average art read, it provides a different way of viewing an image as you see a photographers comments alongside their work, a deeper understanding is reached as well as a heightened way of viewing.
However it must be said that liking the work, and therefore the book, is subjective can be complicated by the photographers notes. Some were simply uninspiring! Along the same vein, the tone of some interviews were verging on depressing with some photographers lacking relatablility and seeming to be without the outward passion you would expect and look for in successful industry members.
But to conclude, I did enjoy the broad range of photography featured, it gave a wide insight into contrasting genres as well as different photographic roles and as such it is worth a read, especially considering the book features such a simple but unique take on art and photography!
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