MidnightMike
27th August 2011, 11:13
UPDATE: First images are up: http://michaelgordonphotography.wordpress.com/projects/nzmcc/
Hi all,
Its been quite a while since I last posted on these forums, but with what I'm currently working on I knew that Kiwibiker would be a great resource to go back to.
I'm currently doing a BMA majoring in Photography in Hamilton, and for one of my papers I need to produce a narrative series based around the photographic representation of people, specifically a particular culture.
I've decided to do this assignment on the New Zealand motorcycle culture, specifically the road riders. It will encompass all aspects, from the riders and groups, to the meetings and the experience of the rides themselves. I also want to focus on eliminating common stereotypes that surround the motorcycle culture, and present a series that gives an insiders view into the world of Kiwi bikers!
I'm yet to come across a documentary series of this nature in New Zealand, and it does have a lot of potential, but what I need is to be notified of as many events, rides and meetings as possible that are happening nearby. I'll be mainly looking at the Waikato region since its closest, sometimes the Bay of Plenty, and there will be two or three occassions where I will be up in Auckland (This weekend for example)
In terms of where these images are going to be used, primarily it will be for this assignment, which requires two photography books to be printed. Secondary to that a small selection will be added to my portfolio, provided the series does well, and I may consider turning this into a long term personal project.
For anyone interested in seeing some of my previous work, they can check out my Blog/Website (http://michaelgordonphotography.wordpress.com/) which does have a small selection of my automotive (http://michaelgordonphotography.wordpress.com/portfolio/automotive/) work. There is also a Michael Gordon Photography (https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGordonPhotography) Facebook page which is a great way to keep up to date.
I'll try and keep an eye on the Meetings and Events forum, but it would great if people could contact me via email - Michael.Gordon@msn.com - or TXT: 0211235480 - about any rides or events that are coming up, even if they are coming from other areas and stopping in the Waikato.
Hopefully near the end of the project (which runs until early November) I'll be able to tag along for a Coro loop which to me stands as a bit of a motorcycling mecca.
Cheers,
Michael
Hi all,
Its been quite a while since I last posted on these forums, but with what I'm currently working on I knew that Kiwibiker would be a great resource to go back to.
I'm currently doing a BMA majoring in Photography in Hamilton, and for one of my papers I need to produce a narrative series based around the photographic representation of people, specifically a particular culture.
I've decided to do this assignment on the New Zealand motorcycle culture, specifically the road riders. It will encompass all aspects, from the riders and groups, to the meetings and the experience of the rides themselves. I also want to focus on eliminating common stereotypes that surround the motorcycle culture, and present a series that gives an insiders view into the world of Kiwi bikers!
I'm yet to come across a documentary series of this nature in New Zealand, and it does have a lot of potential, but what I need is to be notified of as many events, rides and meetings as possible that are happening nearby. I'll be mainly looking at the Waikato region since its closest, sometimes the Bay of Plenty, and there will be two or three occassions where I will be up in Auckland (This weekend for example)
In terms of where these images are going to be used, primarily it will be for this assignment, which requires two photography books to be printed. Secondary to that a small selection will be added to my portfolio, provided the series does well, and I may consider turning this into a long term personal project.
For anyone interested in seeing some of my previous work, they can check out my Blog/Website (http://michaelgordonphotography.wordpress.com/) which does have a small selection of my automotive (http://michaelgordonphotography.wordpress.com/portfolio/automotive/) work. There is also a Michael Gordon Photography (https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGordonPhotography) Facebook page which is a great way to keep up to date.
I'll try and keep an eye on the Meetings and Events forum, but it would great if people could contact me via email - Michael.Gordon@msn.com - or TXT: 0211235480 - about any rides or events that are coming up, even if they are coming from other areas and stopping in the Waikato.
Hopefully near the end of the project (which runs until early November) I'll be able to tag along for a Coro loop which to me stands as a bit of a motorcycling mecca.
Cheers,
Michael