Photographing someone who isn't there.

[awbphotog]

I'd like to hear everyone's take on the best way to photograph a person who isn't with us anymore. I lost my best friend and room mate last year during my 3rd year of school as a photography student at RIT, and since his disappearance I've shot non stop. A lot of the imagery that came together during his absence was symbolic and even spiritual, though I don't consider myself the most spirit based individual. I'm including a photo of him and photos from the series, but I really just wanted to ask people here: How do you photograph or visually remember people you've lost? Thanks in advance.

Andy

Sorry for the giant files.

 

[dasuess]

For myself, I would gravitate toward photographing places, things, activities and people who were meaningful to the person you are remembering.

 

[jslabovitz]

I don't have any input offhand to your question, but the work you've posted so far is amazing. I think you've already found your answer. Keep shooting!

 

[awbphotog]

I don't have any input offhand to your question, but the work you've posted so far is amazing. I think you've already found your answer. Keep shooting!

Thanks very much! Will do.