1. Tyler
Shields starts the series Suspense with
a 35mm Hasselblad Xpan 2 the he later switches between a Leica film camera and
“the fastest digital camera that he could get” from Canon. A lot of Shields’
subjects actually partake in dangerous acts so he can have more of an authentic
photo. As a result of these daring acts, the images show human figures falling
from an unknown existence. He has a very mysterious approach to his work which
is what drew me in.
2. Suspense was intended to be a self-portrait series but things
clearly took a different route. The main feeling he wants to evoke is freedom. Freedom
that is achieved through adrenaline. At a young age Shields loved the idea of
being able to fly and that is reflected in Suspense.
While these images aren’t as controversial as his other work they still reveal
his unconventional style.
3. I especially appreciate these works because he avoids any
photographic clichés. I was skeptical about whether or not Shield uses
Photoshop in his series Suspense but to my surprise these people
actually put themselves at risk for the shoot.
Not
only does Shields have a strong passion for unusual subject matters, it seems
as though he thrives off of the negative energy that it results in.
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