Faith and Photography: Using Auto-Photography in Eliciting Perceptions of Religious Identity

This article explores the usage of the innovative method of auto photography in eliciting perceptions of religious identity. The article explores auto-photography as a research tool assisting in understanding religious identity and identification. Using static images in auto-photography triggers the...

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Published in:Fieldwork in religion
Main Author: Mustafa, Asma 1980- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox [2014]
In: Fieldwork in religion
Further subjects:B Fieldwork
B auto-photography
B Images
B Research Methods
B Religion
B Faith
B camera
B Identity
B Muslim
B tool
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Summary:This article explores the usage of the innovative method of auto photography in eliciting perceptions of religious identity. The article explores auto-photography as a research tool assisting in understanding religious identity and identification. Using static images in auto-photography triggers the respondents in expressing their connection to their faith. These images have a potential to generate further discussion on the subject matter of faith, religiousness and belief. Auto-photography is a helpful instrument in bridging spiritual feelings/thoughts and religiously oriented actions. It encourages respondents to express their feelings regarding faith after exploring the images taken using a camera. This article debates the use of auto photography through the case study of young Muslims in Britain. Based on this research project, the auto-photography method will be analysed as a research tool, revealing its usefulness in exploring faith matters and the challenges of using this method.
ISSN:1743-0623
Contains:Enthalten in: Fieldwork in religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1558/firn.v9i2.14821