I find Taggart’s Vodou series eerie, the concept of vodou or photographing spirits is strange in my opinion. Taggart’s photos display individuals who are unconscious, have their eyes rolling to the back of their head or they are dancing. Before reading the article I thought that spiritual photography was literal photographs of spirits. I did not see any proofs of spirits, rather individuals reacting to spirits. This practice is beneficial to individuals who believe in practices of vodou, however it may seem strange to individuals looking into their culture. Taggart did state that “When the Loa possesses the worshiper (the scene may become) wild, very physical and intense.” Personally I do not find this very welcoming to individuals who may find contacting spirits scary. It is a ritual that requires an open mind, it may be recommended that individuals research this ritual and culture before they jump into vodou.
