The composition of Stockbridge's photos are brilliantly done in my opinion. His use of lighting creates a sense of emptiness but yet still in a way inviting. The simplicity of his images of rooms makes the viewer want to know more about the scene presented in the photo. With his portrats, agian Stockbridge's style is simple but yet with the subject looking away from the camera, or even standing from afar; it still tells a story in itself.
The photo "15th and Federal Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia" was one of the photos that caught my eye the most. The room looks like it's been abandoned, and the main focus is on the wall with writing on it. I love the lighting how it's only a little bit of natural light shining through, which creates great shadows. Looking at this photo, I want to know what happened in that room and it makes me very interested in the photo.
To make a story out of a photo to me, is providing a mood without being too obvious of what you're trying to convey. Also, I think having a main focus on something small could also tell a story. For example, Stockbridges photo "19th and Brown," the composition of the light shining through the door is brilliant in my opinion. The room is so dark and sad looking, but the light that's coming in makes it seem less dark; maybe even hopeful in some sort of way?
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