A sense of place : photography tour in Malta

Abstract

Although a “Sense of Place” has different meanings to different people, it can easily be explored in a photography tour. The researcher was looking to bridge the gap between intangible feelings by turning them into the tangible expression of photography. In the “Sense of Place Photography Tour”, the group will learn how to identify a location in such a way that they connect with it in an individually meaningful way. The researcher set out to explain a number of techniques taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes and subsequently, showing the group a standard way of shooting to simplify this process. Over the next four hours, the researcher would spend individual time with each member of the group slowly revealing technical pointers and reaffirming techniques via repetitive methods and positive reinforcement. [excerpt]