Symbolism and Metaphor in Black and White Photography
The difference between “symbolism” and a “metaphor” is that “symbolism” makes use of characters or a specific image to represent something else, while a “metaphor” is used to compare seemingly unrelated or opposite things. “Symbolism” uses no comparison, while the comparison is the centralized idea behind a “metaphor”.
Create a series of black and white photographs that use symbolism and metaphor to convey a message or tell a story. You will need to think carefully about the objects, people, or scenes that you choose to photograph and how they can be used to represent something else.
Instructions:
- Choose a theme or concept that you want to explore through your photographs. This could be anything from love and loss to freedom and confinement.
- Brainstorm a list of objects, people, or scenes that could be used to represent your chosen theme or concept. For example, if you are exploring the theme of love, you might choose to photograph a heart-shaped locket or a couple holding hands.
- Experiment with different lighting, angles, and compositions to create a series of photographs that use symbolism and metaphor to convey your message or story.
Enhance your ideas with the overlays below if you like
Textures and Overlays: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qskNlKg115HRytBddh2QeLMgf6ReXnK1