After sitting down with an individual to go through all 28 photos and see their opinion and views on them, I realised that all of the answers revolved around how the photos show addiction to social media. Even though none of the photos hint at the idea of social media, simply technology addiction. The accounts below are only a couple of examples from the entire collection. A further, more detailed document of the interview will be uploaded shortly.
For instance, the photo below of the woman lying on the lap of a man, the individual had this to say: “The photo was taken after a long day. They most likely find it easier to relax via social media rather than having to talk. Talking through emotions is too tiring after a day of work. They’ve forgotten how to connect with each other.”
For the graveyard photo, the individual said that the person is “showing off via social media by saying where you are in a bid to get online approval.”
I think it’s interesting that the social media aspect was taken on the photos as it gives me a lot to think about in terms of what sounds to use within the soundtrack/soundscape. For instance, I think that if this view of social media is what is seen in these photos, then I should contemplate whether to use the recognisable sounds of social media or to discuss a different route with the group.
