JonPaul Douglass' photographs deal with balancing colors and overall composition. Although some of his photographs are clearly set up, and others are more candid, you can tell that he pays attention to how colors compliment one another, and how the photograph is composed. The picture of the man with the fanny pack is a perfect example of this. If the background was entirely grass or entirely pavement, it would not have the same visual effect.
In terms of subject matter, Douglass definitely has a quirky, joyful, nostalgic feel to them. His photographs tend to be minimalistic, as well as a little strange. I think his work is about celebrating life in a way that isn't completely cliche and is just a little bit absurd. Like taking pictures of pizza in random places, like on a miniature horse's back.
In terms of subject matter, Douglass definitely has a quirky, joyful, nostalgic feel to them. His photographs tend to be minimalistic, as well as a little strange. I think his work is about celebrating life in a way that isn't completely cliche and is just a little bit absurd. Like taking pictures of pizza in random places, like on a miniature horse's back.
I have a lot to learn about balancing and composing colors, and photographers like JonPaul Douglass serve as great examples about how to be mindful and intentional with what is in your viewfinder. Thematically, I also like the slight absurdness of his photographs, and how they manage to be quirky without being entirely over the top.
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