Social Project
Humans of Mount Horeb
A project created to appreciate the uniqueness of Mt. Horeb, to give a shout out to those who inspire, to celebrate hidden talents, and to share stories. Join on Facebook to see this project unfold.
This project was inspired by Brandon Stanton who create Humans of New York: http://www.humansofnewyork.com/
Project Requirements:
1. Select an issue that you would like to explore more in depth in the Mount Horeb Community. (i.e. racism, crime, poverty, drug use, pollution, etc.)
2. You will create a five-ten image photo essay on your issue. You can complete this one of two ways:
a. Interview one person or family that has in-depth experience with your issue. (may not be action plan issue)
b. Interview a series of people that will show multiple viewpoints on the issue. (may not be action plan issue)
3. In order to receive credit for this project, the following should be emailed to Mrs. Maglio :
· A typed transcript of quality interviews.
· Images of your interviewees. Please send a .jpg file. Please number the photos and interviews so they are posted correctly.
Conducting Interviews:
Watch this video to see how photographer Brandon Stanton approaches his interviewees for his work with Humans of New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPxzlGPrM3A
o Introduce yourself and explain the intent of HofMoHo. Ask permission to interview and photograph, and potentially post this on Humans of Mount Horeb’s Facebook page.
o It is a good idea to brainstorm some questions before you conduct your interview. However, don’t limit yourself to prewritten questions. Be willing to allow the interview to naturally flow. Ask follow up questions that will help you understand the interviewee’s unique personal and community experiences.
o Snap several pictures of your interviewee. Look at some of Humans of NY’s photos:
Photography Tips
o Sometimes the subject is posed and smiling, but they more often appear to be mid-conversation…take
your photos during and after your interview.
o Get up close (but not too personal J)! We want to see more human than background.
o Natural light is your friend! Photos taken outside or near a window will flatter your subject.
o -Shallow Depth of Field means your subject(s) is in focus, and the background is blurry. If you are using a camera (versus a phone), put your shooting setting on “Portrait” or even “Macro.”
o Take more photos than you think you need to ensure you have a keeper in there.