The Thomas E Gardiner photography explores a location's past and present state with overwhelming emotional results. His series is dedicated to documenting Saskatchewan and small cities in Western Canada is heart-wrenching and reminds us of the vast distance between people and the past.
Gardiner's work is scattered with autobiographical references and his photographs act as socioeconomic snap shots of places he has traveled to, lived in and loved. The photographs evoke a sense of sadness of time lost, abandonment and desperation. Candid shots include a young man perched in front of a table of alcohol, a bird house propped up in a desolate landscape and a lovely elderly man sitting in a room full of memories.
Thomas E Gardiner photography is intimate, personalized and forces you to assess the world around you.
Desolate Landscape Photography
The Thomas E Gardiner Photography Explores the State of Canada
Trend Themes
1. Emotive Photography - There is an opportunity for photographers to use their skills to evoke emotions and showcase the past and present of locations.
2. Personalized Snapshots - There is an opportunity for photographers to personalize their snapshots by including autobiographical references and candid shots.
3. Socioeconomic Snapshots - There is an opportunity for photographers to document the socioeconomic state of areas they have traveled to or lived in.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - There is an opportunity for photographers to create a niche in emotive and personalized photography, catering to clients who want more than posed shots.
2. Tourism - There is an opportunity for tourism industries to work with photographers, using emotive photography to showcase the past and present of locations, which can attract visitors.
3. Real Estate - There is an opportunity for real estate agencies to use emotive photography in showcasing properties and their locations to evoke emotional connections with potential buyers.