Impression of The Month: Theater Photography

When in the diary of a photographer appears a recorded engagement of photographing a theater performance, then without any doubt it definitely becomes the impression of the month. The 47th Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime brought joy and a special atmosphere to the work, that of a real festival. ☺️

Marija Medenica, Not Giving Up, The 47th Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime

Vanja Milacic, Unwritten letters, The 47th Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime

The repertoire has arrived and the Festival has opened, the curtain has risen. It's time for some new faces, new stories and new scenographies. Inspiration for photography is indispensable, it is abundant. The main features of this year's festival performances were the constant shuffling of characters, their movements, costume changes, dynamism that seemed to test the photographer's concentration, he must surely be focused, in some segments of the performances, constant observation through the camera's viewfinder was necessary, because a moment of inattention and insufficient speed can cause you to miss a good shot, that would be a shame for sure – the challenge is so great, and the thrill is definite. ☺️

Abdirahman Sheriff, Storyless… Blead, The 47th Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime

The biggest task of the photographer is to record the true core of the given play, its theme and message. That is why it is extremely important to follow the actors on stage, those true artists as the main protagonists of the play, to analyze and recognize their characters, acting, expressions and emotions, general theatricality. This creates an actor's portrait, which together with other elements, such as scenography and costume design, directs and composes a complex portrait of a theatrical performance.

Aleksandra Arizanovic, Vrpca, The 47th Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime

Isidora Stanišic, Afterlife Party With Evergreen Eve, The 47th Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime

When the curtain comes down and the lights come back on, the thunderous applause passes, there remain photographs that will forever bear witness to certain characters and stories, the spirit of the times in or about which the story was told – the role of photography as such is invaluable. An excessive number of words may not even be necessary here, you should just observe them in silence and enjoy them. And for the photographer of this diary, theater photography will forever remain his first love, and a wish that has come true. ❤️

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