Feedback from Haris Nukem international photographer.

After many attempts I managed to get a response from photographer Haris Nukem of which I find influential for my project, luckily Nukem gave me some valuable feedback on my project so far, of which I have taken on board and have developed my project from his advice as he would be prime to my target audience.  Haris has also been featured in 'Dark Beauty' magazine of which is my aim, so hearing his perspective on the images has helped to choose which direction I will choose to go with the upcoming photoshoots.

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Where are you from?

My family and I are Bosnian, I came to London as a refugee when I was 2 years old.

When did you discover your talent for photography?

I've always been very keen to strong compositions and styling. 

I spent most of my professional career as a creative, designer or producer in advertising.

Upon starting a small brand with a friend 2 and a bit years ago, it became apparent that I'd need to start taking photographs. 

Where do you get your inspiration from?

People and their passions.

Who inspires you?

Visually - Tarentino, Fincher, Refn

Morally - My family and the entrepreneurs who mentored me from my late teens.

What do you look for in a model?

Sometimes when I see a face or hear a tone of voice I get an idea. 

I typically stick to those, the people that instantly make me want to take photographs.

How would you describe your style of photography?

An extension of myself.

Do you think that narrative is important when creating photos? (If so why?)

Not particularly. It depends what the objective is. For me, I'd like to take emotive photographs. There doesn't need to be a story for that.

Do you think it is important to explore controversial concepts?

I don't feel responsible to do so. Our only responsibility should be to create what's true to us and our own vision. 

If there's an exploration that comes naturally, then it makes sense.  

Regarding your photographs - 

What do you think of the concept?

Conceptually it's a reenactment. I think it's worth pinning an additional part of the story to make it cohesive. 

What do you think of the look and feel?

I definitely like the tones. There's a photo submerged in the bath shot from over head that's really good. It's really emotive. 

I think that the key is to resonate with the person looking on, with suicide, it's a melancholy theme. 

The model (which i believe is you), only in my opinion, shouldn't make too much eye contact with the camera. 

Or if she does, it should be with a look of desperation.

I like the plastic wrap photo where you've got your tounge out.

It's important not to go crazy with the posing as the goal (i think) is not to look contrived.

Personally, I think that rather than submitting 5 - 6 photos from each scenario, you should just pick the single best.

I am planning to submit the project to Dark beauty Magazine, you have been featured in the magazine before do you think the project is suitable to their ethos and publishable? 

I do think some of the images will suit the ethos I would only submit the strongest images that will connect an emotional response to the audience. 

Do you think this is a project that would interest you?

It depends on the final product really. If it becomes cohesive and you can make it feel really genuine, I think it'll be great.

What do you think are the strongest images that provoke a response to yourself?

Bath one 

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Big up, good luck, look forward to seeing where you land x

Reflection.

To further my project I have taken on his feedback and will concentrate on making my poses more natural, I also agree with Haris's point of making sure the images look natural in order to achieve a more emotional response as I feel the images that aren't so used work best with the theme with keeping the images more realistic. His feedback will help me to select the images that I will use for my project by choosing the more realistic images that have an edgy high fashion approach to them.