I came across Christhophe Agou while reaching into photographers who work closely with different types of portraiture photography. His work is very different to that of original portrait photographers as he seems to produce unusual pieces. His work lacks in clear public communication relying on the 'perfect moment' or un planned scenario. The photos above titled 'face au silence' (In the face of silence)' is a series of photographs taken of an old couple living on a farm in the France countryside. The main purpose of the photographs are to so the couples life, how they live and daily occurrences. I like the style of the photographs i feel that they are quite similar to that of Germains 60 seconds piece I also like the way in which the photographs are separated into different types for example, close up shots mixed with snapshots and landscape which when placed altogether really work as a combination giving you the viewer an easier understanding of what the photographer wanted to capture.
I like the use of people in this piece, i feel that Agou has not just taken simple portraiture but has used the people as props in relation to the situation or area used within each shot, exploiting them in moments of weakness and unknowing. Which i feel has created a purer and more realistic piece of work. Something which i would like to do this within my own work.
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