- The power of perspective in a unique portrait experiment
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'The Lab - Decoy' showcases an experiment to convey the power of perspective in portrait photography. Demonstrating that a photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what's in front of it, Canon invited six photographers to a portrait session with a twist.
You can tell any story you want if you change your approach. You’re only limited by your imagination.
When we take images, as a person we are never neutral towards the object we photograph, but rather a sum of all our thoughts, experiences and prejudices. 'The Lab - Decoy' demonstrates this little human flaw in this unique photographic experiment.
In this interview Hugh talks about the evolution of his style has evolved, a memorable encounter with Clint Eastwood, and the joy he finds in connecting with people.
We invited three photographers to a portrait shoot where the gap between shooter and subject was removed, and explored what happens when portraits become truly personal.
Many think imagination ends with childhood, a cruel blow that many of us never recover from. But what happens when we lose it – do we really lose it?