Statement of Intent
My theme
For this project my theme is "objects", and I aim to focus on taking multiple pictures of sewing and cotton reels, as I like the idea of showing objects that relate to the world of work for women. I like this idea because it was recently international women's day and I think women still don't have equality. I will show my images on my website by grouping them together and putting my best and worst pictures and explaining why. I might also use a female model working with the objects to expand the theme. I will put my final images into a gallery but to extend my project I might create a book or posters adding text to explain my ideas.
Research
For my initial research I will start by looking into photographers who use objects as their main theme. At the moment, I have three in mind that I want to look at. These are Edward Western, Camilla Catrambone and Albert Chong. I chose Edward Western because he takes a simple object and transforms it into something beautiful to look at. He does this by lighting, and cropping his images so your eyes are drawn into it and this is something I might use in my work.
I chose to look at Camilla Catrambone as her work focuses on looking down on groups of objects that relate to each other. I like the way she sets out her objects equally and this might help me decide in which direction I want my work to go in. For example, I could take photos of my objects looking down on them or I could take photos looking directly at the object like Western.
I also hope to look at the work of Albert Chong and in particular his work putting objects and photos together or objects that have meanings, to make a image collage. I quite like his style, but I find it quite messy so I may not go down this route.
Development
When I chose this theme, my initial thoughts were to take photos of objects that represent women such as buttons, cotton, pins, cooking equipment, gardening objects and threads. After thinking about the project title more thoroughly I realize there are so many more routes for my work to go down such as using models to work with the objects and possibly add text to get my message across. If I get a range of different objects, this will allow me to have more images to experiment with and be creative, once I start to refine my work in Photoshop.
Next steps
To show progression through my work I will start by photographing the sewing and cooking equipment that I can bring into school. I will then develop these images further by taking more ideas from them and editing them in Photoshop. I then hope to work with a professional photographer and set up a studio to take photos of my model working with the objects. Once I had this set of photos, I can see if I need to take more photos based on this theme. I already have a lot of ideas running through my head for this project which will propel me in the right direction.
Equipment
For this project I will continue to use the school cameras which are Canon DSLR cameras and I will use them on the manual setting. This means I can continue to develop my photography techniques and skills with white balance, ISO, exposure and shuttle speed. I will also explore different view points, for example Ariel shots and eyelevel shots to link in with my research. I will also consider compositional techniques such as rule of thirds, leading lines and cropping. I might use my own camera on my phone when getting photos from my home environment, as this would expand my work. When I'm working with the professional photographer, this will give me the opportunity to use more sophisticated equipment such as LED lights, tripods, different camera lenses and professional backdrops.
Timeline
I have 3 months to work on my exam project based on objects and will create a website of work on Weebly which will go towards the production of my final piece. I aim to complete my initial research within the 3 week and start photographing by the 4th week in order to give me the time I need to show progression. Most of the photos will be done during lessons but I will also come in over half term to complete my professional shoot. I may need to extend my photography by taking photos at home and uploading them on to my site. I will then continue to develop my work in photoshop, linking my experiments to my research such as using black and white like Western or grouping my objects like Catrambone. Personally I don't think that I will use too many filters on my images as this wont suit the style I'm looking at, I want to take good photos that need little adjustment but have a powerful message especially if I add text. be prepared to go out again with my camera and capture new images to enhance my project. When I have completed the project, I will select my best photography outcomes and display them in my final gallery and I may even make a book.
My journey
As my project progresses I will use annotations throughout my webpage labelling my ideas and development clearly to show my ideas and the journey I will go on. This will also help me to reflect on the work I produce, and make sure that it relates to my research but i produce my personal response. I will mainly seek advice from my Tutors and my peers but also on the professional photographer I'm going to work with so that my work can be as creative as possible. I will also watch tutorials and demonstrations to help me extend my photoshop knowledge and I will research how to display my work in a final book as well as a gallery. After the creation of my final portfolio I will write a final evaluation on the project as a whole, reflecting on what went well and what I would do differently or change given the time.
For this project my theme is "objects", and I aim to focus on taking multiple pictures of sewing and cotton reels, as I like the idea of showing objects that relate to the world of work for women. I like this idea because it was recently international women's day and I think women still don't have equality. I will show my images on my website by grouping them together and putting my best and worst pictures and explaining why. I might also use a female model working with the objects to expand the theme. I will put my final images into a gallery but to extend my project I might create a book or posters adding text to explain my ideas.
Research
For my initial research I will start by looking into photographers who use objects as their main theme. At the moment, I have three in mind that I want to look at. These are Edward Western, Camilla Catrambone and Albert Chong. I chose Edward Western because he takes a simple object and transforms it into something beautiful to look at. He does this by lighting, and cropping his images so your eyes are drawn into it and this is something I might use in my work.
I chose to look at Camilla Catrambone as her work focuses on looking down on groups of objects that relate to each other. I like the way she sets out her objects equally and this might help me decide in which direction I want my work to go in. For example, I could take photos of my objects looking down on them or I could take photos looking directly at the object like Western.
I also hope to look at the work of Albert Chong and in particular his work putting objects and photos together or objects that have meanings, to make a image collage. I quite like his style, but I find it quite messy so I may not go down this route.
Development
When I chose this theme, my initial thoughts were to take photos of objects that represent women such as buttons, cotton, pins, cooking equipment, gardening objects and threads. After thinking about the project title more thoroughly I realize there are so many more routes for my work to go down such as using models to work with the objects and possibly add text to get my message across. If I get a range of different objects, this will allow me to have more images to experiment with and be creative, once I start to refine my work in Photoshop.
Next steps
To show progression through my work I will start by photographing the sewing and cooking equipment that I can bring into school. I will then develop these images further by taking more ideas from them and editing them in Photoshop. I then hope to work with a professional photographer and set up a studio to take photos of my model working with the objects. Once I had this set of photos, I can see if I need to take more photos based on this theme. I already have a lot of ideas running through my head for this project which will propel me in the right direction.
Equipment
For this project I will continue to use the school cameras which are Canon DSLR cameras and I will use them on the manual setting. This means I can continue to develop my photography techniques and skills with white balance, ISO, exposure and shuttle speed. I will also explore different view points, for example Ariel shots and eyelevel shots to link in with my research. I will also consider compositional techniques such as rule of thirds, leading lines and cropping. I might use my own camera on my phone when getting photos from my home environment, as this would expand my work. When I'm working with the professional photographer, this will give me the opportunity to use more sophisticated equipment such as LED lights, tripods, different camera lenses and professional backdrops.
Timeline
I have 3 months to work on my exam project based on objects and will create a website of work on Weebly which will go towards the production of my final piece. I aim to complete my initial research within the 3 week and start photographing by the 4th week in order to give me the time I need to show progression. Most of the photos will be done during lessons but I will also come in over half term to complete my professional shoot. I may need to extend my photography by taking photos at home and uploading them on to my site. I will then continue to develop my work in photoshop, linking my experiments to my research such as using black and white like Western or grouping my objects like Catrambone. Personally I don't think that I will use too many filters on my images as this wont suit the style I'm looking at, I want to take good photos that need little adjustment but have a powerful message especially if I add text. be prepared to go out again with my camera and capture new images to enhance my project. When I have completed the project, I will select my best photography outcomes and display them in my final gallery and I may even make a book.
My journey
As my project progresses I will use annotations throughout my webpage labelling my ideas and development clearly to show my ideas and the journey I will go on. This will also help me to reflect on the work I produce, and make sure that it relates to my research but i produce my personal response. I will mainly seek advice from my Tutors and my peers but also on the professional photographer I'm going to work with so that my work can be as creative as possible. I will also watch tutorials and demonstrations to help me extend my photoshop knowledge and I will research how to display my work in a final book as well as a gallery. After the creation of my final portfolio I will write a final evaluation on the project as a whole, reflecting on what went well and what I would do differently or change given the time.
Mood Board for my first ideas
Mind Map to show my initial ideas
As my starting point I am looking at objects and the relationship with people, in particular women, and women's work. I am going to use this to inspire my own work.
Research
Edward Weston
Context
Edward Henry Weston was born March 24, 1886, in Highland Park, Illinois. He spent the majority of his childhood in Chicago where he attended Oakland Grammar School. He began photographing at the age of sixteen after receiving a Bull’s Eye #2 camera from his father. Weston’s first photographs captured the parks of Chicago and his aunt’s farm. In 1906, following the publication of his first photograph in Camera and Darkroom, Weston moved to California. After working briefly as a surveyor for San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad, he began working as an itinerant photographer. He peddled his wares door to door photographing children, pets and funerals. Realizing the need for formal training, in 1908 Weston returned east and attended the Illinois College of Photography in Effingham, Illinois. This is from the website "https://www.edward-weston.com/edwardweston" this is from "https://www.theartstory.org/artist/weston-edward/"
Composition
In this image by Edward Weston I can see he has photographed a close-up section of an onion and has made an everyday object into something beautiful. The thing that stands out the most with this object is the strong leading lines of the onion skins that create a strong pattern and add interest to the photograph. Because the image is in black & white it is quite stylish and really brings out the beauty of the object.
The two centres of the onion fall into different thirds of the image and so the Rule of Thirds has been used and helps pull the viewer's eye into these two spots. I can see a very strong leading line going across the image, this is also in contrast to the rest of the onion which is pale white, with the line very dark and bold. In my opinion I think this would have been a studio shot, with the camera on a tripod as it would have had to have been held very steady to take the shot. The lighting I think is from above as we do not see many shallows, this lighting helps to illuminate the white of the onion flesh and create dark shadows in the skin walls. I think the juices stand out and make the object look fresh and bright. Weston has very tightly cropped this image, this makes you feel very close to the object and draws you into the photograph. This is an interesting idea and might be something that I use in my own photography.
The two centres of the onion fall into different thirds of the image and so the Rule of Thirds has been used and helps pull the viewer's eye into these two spots. I can see a very strong leading line going across the image, this is also in contrast to the rest of the onion which is pale white, with the line very dark and bold. In my opinion I think this would have been a studio shot, with the camera on a tripod as it would have had to have been held very steady to take the shot. The lighting I think is from above as we do not see many shallows, this lighting helps to illuminate the white of the onion flesh and create dark shadows in the skin walls. I think the juices stand out and make the object look fresh and bright. Weston has very tightly cropped this image, this makes you feel very close to the object and draws you into the photograph. This is an interesting idea and might be something that I use in my own photography.
Connection
It is evident that the theme of this image is objects as it captures every essence of a typical object portrait, which is relevant to my work as my theme is also objects. It links directly to my work as I have created similar outcomes as the photographer has, which is capturing the tranquility and beauty of something so simple such as vegetables. The photographer has executed this very well, as the image conveys the essence of simple-ness without jeopardizing any element, every element of the image is unique, from the close up of the image to the juices and clear texture being captured. I also intend to focus on women's rights throughout my work and this image has definitely inspired me to take images in such a way that all components of the image need attention, not just the subject.
Comment
In my opinion, I'm a fan of Edward westerns photography work because of the way he captures the textures of the objects and the detailed patterns. As this is the second image I've looked into from Edward western on my 4C'S I have more of a strong opinion. In my opinion I like this image because it is basically handmade, meaning it wasn't just a computer or a camera doing all the work for Edward it was him himself rather than technology. I also like the fact that it is zoomed in, then a shinning light on the cabbage. This will also make people admire it more as its more distinctive.
Camilla Catrambone
Context
Camilla Catrambone
I have been researching the photographer Camilla Catrombone and this is the information I found on the internet: "Camilla Catrombone is a portrait photographer of sorts, yet her carefully arranged images -- homages to her family members -- feature no smiles, faces or even bodies. Instead, the Florence-based artist creates photographs of her relatives using personal belongings, ranging from leather satchels and handkerchiefs to blocks of cheese and cookware. The series, simply titled "Portraits of my Family," shows these everyday treasures arranged in aesthetically organized, curiously captivating snapshots. "When I started doing this project, I felt that the objects belonging to my relatives, starting from the ones of my beloved grandparents, were still full of energy and were capable of reminding me of moments I shared with them," Catrambone stated in an email to The Huffington Post. "I started to feel the need to use them to go back to a precise memory."
This is from "https://www.huffpost.com/entry/camilla-catrambone-family-portraits-personal-treasures-homages_n_3402134"
I have been researching the photographer Camilla Catrombone and this is the information I found on the internet: "Camilla Catrombone is a portrait photographer of sorts, yet her carefully arranged images -- homages to her family members -- feature no smiles, faces or even bodies. Instead, the Florence-based artist creates photographs of her relatives using personal belongings, ranging from leather satchels and handkerchiefs to blocks of cheese and cookware. The series, simply titled "Portraits of my Family," shows these everyday treasures arranged in aesthetically organized, curiously captivating snapshots. "When I started doing this project, I felt that the objects belonging to my relatives, starting from the ones of my beloved grandparents, were still full of energy and were capable of reminding me of moments I shared with them," Catrambone stated in an email to The Huffington Post. "I started to feel the need to use them to go back to a precise memory."
This is from "https://www.huffpost.com/entry/camilla-catrambone-family-portraits-personal-treasures-homages_n_3402134"
Composition
This is an image from Camilla Catrambone consisting of different objects being set out with a white drop at the back, with all of the objects relating to each other around the theme of an afternoon tea. This is something I will try with my own images as I like the idea of how objects interact with each other.
The three ranging colours are white, pink and blue . Most of the colours are quite pale but the strong blue contrasts in the image. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not too much, so it's still simple but magnificent. There is an equal amount of colour based in different places of the image, which helps to bring a balance and harmony to the composition. However, others may argue that it's too plain and would need to change it up a little. The photograph seems fairly new as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the teapots and plates. This most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect, and clearness as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details from far away. In the bottom left corner there's a plate of "cookies" and even though it's from a "sky" point of view and it's pretty far from the camera I can still see the textured, clear details. Clearly, rule of thirds has been used in this photograph as the objects are all set out in three rows almost like they've measured them in their places. However, the teapot has been put right in the centre of the image which makes you look at it, as well as the strong blue lid that gives us a contrast against the white cloth. There are also strong leading lines around each object and I can see a diagonal line made up of the red of the jam, the blue of the lid and the pink of the sugared almonds, this makes your eye move across the image. The spoon and knife have also been carefully placed to help connect the objects and make them flow.
It is also evident that the photographer has taken a top shot of the table, in my opinion using a camera on a rig so they could capture the image. In my opinion I think the photographer has lit it from above as we cannot see many shadows, this helps to keep the image clean and for us to focus on the objects. I think this image is pleasing to the eye of how uncomplicated, and clear the image is. I also think the composition is strong and well thought out, this is something I might try in my own work.
The three ranging colours are white, pink and blue . Most of the colours are quite pale but the strong blue contrasts in the image. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not too much, so it's still simple but magnificent. There is an equal amount of colour based in different places of the image, which helps to bring a balance and harmony to the composition. However, others may argue that it's too plain and would need to change it up a little. The photograph seems fairly new as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the teapots and plates. This most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect, and clearness as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details from far away. In the bottom left corner there's a plate of "cookies" and even though it's from a "sky" point of view and it's pretty far from the camera I can still see the textured, clear details. Clearly, rule of thirds has been used in this photograph as the objects are all set out in three rows almost like they've measured them in their places. However, the teapot has been put right in the centre of the image which makes you look at it, as well as the strong blue lid that gives us a contrast against the white cloth. There are also strong leading lines around each object and I can see a diagonal line made up of the red of the jam, the blue of the lid and the pink of the sugared almonds, this makes your eye move across the image. The spoon and knife have also been carefully placed to help connect the objects and make them flow.
It is also evident that the photographer has taken a top shot of the table, in my opinion using a camera on a rig so they could capture the image. In my opinion I think the photographer has lit it from above as we cannot see many shadows, this helps to keep the image clean and for us to focus on the objects. I think this image is pleasing to the eye of how uncomplicated, and clear the image is. I also think the composition is strong and well thought out, this is something I might try in my own work.
Connection
It is evident that the theme of this image is objects as it captures every essence of a typical object portrait, which is relevant to my work as my theme is also objects. It links directly to my work as I have created similar outcomes as the photographer has, which is capturing the set out format of different objects lay on a table. The photographer has executed this very well, as the image conveys the essence of not just simple-ness but a range of different objects without making it seem crowded without jeopardizing any element of the image. I also intend to focus on women's rights throughout my work and this image has definitely inspired me to take images in such a way that all components of the image need attention. It also links to my theme because as women are associated with the kitchen and cooking food this is perfect as its both of these.
Comment
I enjoy viewing this image and I believe that it has many strengths, the main aspect of this image that I am very fond of is how the different teapot materials etc was set out in a ordered format. It has been captured so clearly it looks like they measured the space between the objects. The colors also contrast greatly as the objects all have blue, pink and white in. Although the image is beautiful and simple, it can be seen as boring as the main focal point, which is that the image is too set out. Furthermore, if they used a different coloured or textured background, there would be a much greater range of color. I can certainly use this as inspiration as I believe this image was taken in from a straight on point of view, and that's how I've been setting out my garden materials. Overall, I believe this is a very well composed and beautiful image and i will continue to set out my images to portrait this format.
Albert Chong
Context
Albert Chong is a contemporary artist working in the mediums of photography, installation and sculpture. His works have dealt directly with personal mysticism, spirituality, race and identity and numerous other topics as well as celebrating the beauty of images and objects. His main bodies of photographic work have been in the genres of still life in black and white and color. These works range from playful juxtapositions and formal still life to works that represent and reanimate Chong’s family history. Here we learn about Aunt Winnie, Justice, Miss Peggy, we gain an insight into one family’s story from Jamaica’s past. Chong’s other works in the photographic medium include his Throne for the Ancestors Series and his portraits of artist friends and of Jamaicans in Various parts of Jamaica. this is from "https://www.albertchong.com/bio".
Composition
This is an image consisting of two objects in the middle of a cluttered space showing the clearness of the two pieces of cutlery in contrast to the background. Chong has made the fork and the knife stand out by using different scales, they seem much larger than the items in the background. The composition also helps us to focus on these objects, the knife is running down the left hand side, helping to frame the shots and the fork is set at an angle across the image, with the prongs falling in the sweet spot in the bottom right. Chong has carefully placed a feather in the middle of the shot, the soft texture of the feather contrasts against the hard silver of the cutlery and adds interest to the image. This would most likely require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect, and clearness as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details from so close up. In my opinion I also think Chong may have refined the image in Photoshop as the contrast is quite extreme and grainy, which makes the objects look decayed and tell a bit of a story. This is enhanced with the dead wasp in the image and the old nails in the bottom left hand corner and leaves. I think Chong has rigged his camera above the objects or had his camera on a tripod to capture this close-up image. I think Chong may have used a low Fstop as we do not have a deep depth of field, he may have used a different setting on this camera, such as tungsten and a close-up lens. I think this image is pleasing to the eye of how old fashioned and dark coloured this image is and it will inspire my own treatment of my images.
Connection
It is evident that the theme of this image is objects as it captures every essence of a typical object portrait, which is relevant to my work as my theme is also objects. It links directly to my work as I have created similar outcomes as the photographer has, which is capturing the texture of one object rather than the whole image. The photographer has executed this very well, as the image conveys the essence of not just simple-ness but a range of different objects without making it seem crowded without jeopardizing any element of the image by focusing on just one object. I also intend to focus on women's rights throughout my work and this image has definitely inspired me to take images in a zoomed up position rather than all from a far point of view. It also links to my theme because as women are associated with the kitchen and cooking food this is perfect as its both of these as it is cutlery.
Comment
I enjoy viewing this image and I believe that it has many strengths, the main aspect of this image that I am very fond of is how the "cutlery" was made the Centre of the image even though there are different things in the image. It has been captured so clearly it only focuses on the old, rusty fork. The colors also contrast greatly as they are all dark and dingy, Although the image is simple, it can be seen as boring as the main focal point, which is that the image is too "old fashioned". Furthermore, I can certainly use this as inspiration as I believe this image was taken in a zoomed up position which i am starting to do when i have my models hold thread etc. Overall, I believe this is a very well composed and beautiful image and I will continue to set out my images to portrait this format.
My main theme was different to my others as I did objects and I explored the different types photoshop and angles to take photographs from, such as from the birds eye view, Ariel shot or from a side point of view. I thought the theme was good because I was able to take images of "models" doing basic cooking or knitting to spread awareness on women's rights as women's rights day was on the 8th march. I particularly liked taking pictures if my model making a bowl of dough as I could capture every process as well as get more images for my project. Although people might be wondering why the project was called objects rather than "messages" etc., I think it contrasts well with the way women are treated as objects rather than equal individuals. I think this project allowed me to be created within reason as I could express something I deeply feel it needs more recognition, and also spread awareness. I think this project allowed me to improve my knowledge and skills on not just photography but also the rights of women. In photography I found the use of Photoshop the most interesting because I could explore in different ways, and use different aspects of the app. I love manipulating my work on ADOBE Photoshop, because even though I take good picture it brings it to that higher standard of work. I think I have an equal love for taking the photos and manipulating them in Photoshop, because I knew taking the photos was good put also the fact I can better my work to get a higher grade. I would definitely love to explore more aspects of photoshop and use them in different ways in my work.
The main technique I’d love to take further is the most recent one I’ve tried, called “vignette”. I think this is one of the best types of photoshop I’ve done as it makes my images pop out more. I also feel more confident using this type of photoshop, so it suits my images and myself better. I find different types of photoshop by using the videos my teacher sent to me on emails, or I searched them up on Google to help complete t my photoshopped images. I think if I had the chance to do my project differently, I’d definitely keep the same choice as “objects” but I’d change my options surrounding the project. Some stuff I’d change Is time management. Id definitely change my sense of time management as I was behind in some of the writing side of my website, this made me lack in my knowledge and may get me a lower grade as it isn’t as high standard as I wanted it to be. I also think my attendance is the reason for my lack of presentation on my website, even though I’ve tried my best to catch up and fill my website up with my knowledge and understanding towards photography it still lacks. I also think if I set up more photoshoots with a professional photographer, and brought in my own props I would’ve Improved my website more.
In my opinion, as a whole I think the best part of this project was working with the professional photographer with professional backdrops, lights and a different camera. This gave me the chance to explore with a different camera from the school one, and made me understand how it could be connected to a computer while taking pictures to correct lighting etc. I also enjoyed learning to develop my website within all my different subject
areas, I think I’d use this skill later on in my life if I ever needed to make a website. Lastly, the photographers I have mentioned in my website relate to my work because of the angles I have took my shots at, also the way I have layout my objects.
The main technique I’d love to take further is the most recent one I’ve tried, called “vignette”. I think this is one of the best types of photoshop I’ve done as it makes my images pop out more. I also feel more confident using this type of photoshop, so it suits my images and myself better. I find different types of photoshop by using the videos my teacher sent to me on emails, or I searched them up on Google to help complete t my photoshopped images. I think if I had the chance to do my project differently, I’d definitely keep the same choice as “objects” but I’d change my options surrounding the project. Some stuff I’d change Is time management. Id definitely change my sense of time management as I was behind in some of the writing side of my website, this made me lack in my knowledge and may get me a lower grade as it isn’t as high standard as I wanted it to be. I also think my attendance is the reason for my lack of presentation on my website, even though I’ve tried my best to catch up and fill my website up with my knowledge and understanding towards photography it still lacks. I also think if I set up more photoshoots with a professional photographer, and brought in my own props I would’ve Improved my website more.
In my opinion, as a whole I think the best part of this project was working with the professional photographer with professional backdrops, lights and a different camera. This gave me the chance to explore with a different camera from the school one, and made me understand how it could be connected to a computer while taking pictures to correct lighting etc. I also enjoyed learning to develop my website within all my different subject
areas, I think I’d use this skill later on in my life if I ever needed to make a website. Lastly, the photographers I have mentioned in my website relate to my work because of the angles I have took my shots at, also the way I have layout my objects.
"Final short paragraph to explain what you are doing for your exam and why"
For my exam I will be downloading my images onto adobe Photoshop to manipulate and edit my images, for them to have a meaning on my website. On my images I will be changing the range of exposure, composition, hue and lighting etc. I will also be adding writing all over my images to express my feelings on women's rights and how making food and doing practical "house wife" actions associate with women rather than men, I think this also spreads awareness on the rights for women. Not only educating other people but educating myself on it.
Shoot Plan
Shoot 1
For my photos I will be using a school camera, which is a DSLR Canon camera with a standard lens. I may need to use a tripod and a reflector. The location is by natural daylight and using workbenches to set my objects off. I will use my research to inspire the viewpoints I use, the cropping and the subject matter. I am mainly going to focus on single objects in this first set of photos.
Kitchen objects:
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This is my best image, because of how the camera is angled at to make the patterns on the bowl more bold. I also think this is my best image as it blurs the edges of my image to make sure the bowl is center attention of the image.
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I think this is my worst image because as I took the image I put the flash on so it didn't focus on my object enough, it also focused on the whole image rather than my appointed focus.
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This is my best image because the whole image contrasts with each other, it also focuses on everything I needed it to focus on. even though, my spoon is blurred a little it still is insight view rather than completely unviewable. It also has no background distractions which makes the image to its best ability.
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I think this image is my worst image, because it didn't capture the purpose of the image as it cuts the can off halfway. It also blurs almost everything in the image, and is too zoomed in.
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Developing my ideas in photoshop to achieve a vintage effect:
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I think this is my best image because it captures the jug nicely and doesn't really zoom into the wood at the back. I also think as the background is a lighter colour, it contrasts well with the blue object.
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I think this is my worst image because it has shadows all over the image, it is too zoomed in and not at the birds eye view I wanted it to be on. I also think the object is too blurred.
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Garden accessories:
In this photoshoot I was inspired by Camilla Catrambones photography work as she grouped her individual objects together, even though there are multiple objects on the image they all relate to each other and are in the same item group. although, there are multiple objects set out in the image I think they all individually stand out one by one, these images was took from a ariel shot meaning you could capture all of the objects.
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I think this image is my best photo for my gardening tools because it was set out like one of my 4C'S photographers image, it also contrasts nicely as they're all set out correctly.
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I think this image is my worst image as it is too zoomed into the tools and there is bad lighting coming from the top right-hand corner. I also think it doesn't capture my tools well, as its not from the same birds eye view like Camilla Catrambones images.
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Shoot 2:
Buttons:
In these images I grouped the same object but in multiples. In this particular photoshoot I used different shades of lighting, such as tungsten light and my flash. I took these groups of images from a ariel shot to relate my work back to Camilla Catrambone, and to create the effect of multiples in one image.
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This is my best image because it zooms' in on every single button on the image, rather than sticking to one. I also think the background contrasts with the buttons as they're all neutral colours.
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I think this is my worst image as the background is horrible, and I've took the photo too far away. I also think if I took the image on a better white balance setting it would've come out more brighter.
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Sowing wheels/threads:
In these photographs I took I grouped my threads to spread them across the table, and changed it up a little as I zoomed into the objects rather than having all of the background space. In the thread wheel images I tried to create effect so my viewers could see the thread but also the shapes in the thread wheel. I also kept all of the similar colours together, so It would all match.
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This is my best image as it clearly shows all of my threads, there are no background distractions and everything is clearly focused on the photograph.
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This is my worst image because it has distractions in the background. Even though it is focused on the actual thread wheels, a good picture is completed when it has a clear background.
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The process of photoshopping thread wheels with vignette:
Sowing accessories:
In these photographs I explored Camilla Catrambones work with the Ariel shots she did in one of the images I was exploring. I also played around with the different types of lighting I could use such as tungsten, flash and different ISO. In this photoshoot I tried different angles and different outcomes such as having different objects (related to each other) in different images. I also tried singular object images.
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This is my best image because it is clear what i am taking the picture of, and there is no background distractions. It also only focuses on my pot of screws rather than the whole image at one time.
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This is my worst image because its got different objects around the image when it was only meant to be the box of screws, it also is blurred and at a dodgy angle.
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Using a model to show my objects:
This shoot was with a professional photographer to capture my specialized model surrounding women's rights, as you can see we had a particular room set up with the backdrops, camera, computer etc. I think this was a perfect opportunity to expand my photos on my website, the camera was on a tripod and synced to a computer so that we could see the lighting and where we had to adjust it. We used a professional background rig and also experimented with photographic background papers. We used LED lights that were connected to the camera and we also used reflectors to soften and bounce the light.
the pictures of the set up with Justin:
My model sizing up decorations on a box lid:
In these images,
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This is my best image as it clearly demonstrates what my model is doing in the image, there are no background distractions and everything is truly recognized in the image.
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This is my worst image because my model has their hand in the way as we wasn't ready for the image, it also didn't capture all of my "tools" for the photo.
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MY MODEL KNITTING:
In these photographs I explored the different lightings, and a professional background rig to capture my model knitting. We set the camera up on a tripod connected to the computer so we could clearly see the different lightings used,
I'm going to start taking pictures of my model cooking, and using different objects to project more opinions on women's rights.
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This is my best image as you can clearly see the texture and clearness of the photograph, with no distractions in the image and one solid clear image.
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This is my worst image, because there is a black shadow on the left-hand side of the image distracting the viewers from the actual image.
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The proccess of creating a vignette effect in photoshop:
Shoot 3:
My model cutting the butter and putting the ingredients into the bowl:
I think these are some of my best images, because although I'm focusing on objects I'm capturing the texture of everything in the image rathe than it capturing the object but not being at its highest ability. These images relate to the project I'm relating my work to, called women's rights. These relate to this project because women get associated with food and cooking so this was the best photoshoot me and my female model could do.
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This is my best image, because of the way my models doing everything i needed her to and everything got captured in the image with no background disruptions.
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This is my worst image, because the model isn't holding the butter or knife but they've got their hand in the center-left, so there was no purpose in the image.
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My model kneading the dough in a bowl:
In these images I was exploring different white balances, such as tungsten light and shade. In my opinion, the tungsten light setting makes my image more old fashion as its an orange colour. I took this image from a right-hand view but it worked in my favor as it captured everything it needed to.
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This is my best image because you can clearly see what my model is doing on the image, and the clear textures, objects and understanding of the image.
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This is the worst image as there is various range of background disruptions and my models hand is blurry. there also isn't a clear view of what my model is actually doing.
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My model Rowling the dough with a Rowling pin:
I took these images with my model, subjecting my project surrounding women's rights. I took these from a left-hand angle from my model as I wanted to capture the practical side of cooking, and her demonstrating doing so. I was mainly focusing on the dough and her hands rather than the full image, but I still included the other objects in the background which isn't something destroying the image as it relates to my main object.
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This is my best image because all of the contents I needed in the image are on the photo, there also isn't any background disruptions and the focus of the image is my model.
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This is my worst image because of the angle it has been took. it also includes items in the image that distract viewers from the purpose, and is a bit blurred.
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End of project evaluation:
This is a image from Camilla Catrambone consisting of different objects being set out with a white drop at the back, with all of the objects relating to each other around the theme of an afternoon tea. This is something I will try with my own images as I like the idea of how objects interact with each other.
The three ranging colors are white, pink and blue it, most of the colours are quite pale but the strong blue contrasts in the image. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not too much, so it's still simple but magnificent. There is an equal amount of colour based in different places of the image, which helps to bring a balance and harmony to the composition. However, others may argue that its too plain and would need to change it up a little. The photograph seems fairly new as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the teapots and plates. This most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect, and clearness as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details from far away. In the bottom left corner there's a plate of "cookies" and even though its from a "sky" point of view and it's pretty far from the camera I can still see the textured, clear details. Clearly, rule of thirds has been used in this photograph as the objects are all set out in three rows almost like they've measured them in their places. However, the teapot has been put right in the centre of the image which makes you look at it, as well as the strong blue lid that gives us a contrast against the white cloth. There are also strong leading lines around each object and I can see a diagonal line made up of the red of the jam, the blue of the lid and the pink of the sugared almonds, this makes your eye move across the image. The spoon and knife has also been carefully placed to help connect the objects and make them flow.
It is also evident that the photographer has taken a top shot of the table, in my opinion using a camera on a rig so they could capture the image. In my opinion I think the photographer has lit it from above as we cannot see many shadows, this helps to keep the image clean and for us to focus on the objects. I think this image is pleasing to the eye of how uncomplicated, and clear the image is. I also think the composition is strong and well thought out, this is something I might try in my own work.
The three ranging colors are white, pink and blue it, most of the colours are quite pale but the strong blue contrasts in the image. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not too much, so it's still simple but magnificent. There is an equal amount of colour based in different places of the image, which helps to bring a balance and harmony to the composition. However, others may argue that its too plain and would need to change it up a little. The photograph seems fairly new as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the teapots and plates. This most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect, and clearness as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details from far away. In the bottom left corner there's a plate of "cookies" and even though its from a "sky" point of view and it's pretty far from the camera I can still see the textured, clear details. Clearly, rule of thirds has been used in this photograph as the objects are all set out in three rows almost like they've measured them in their places. However, the teapot has been put right in the centre of the image which makes you look at it, as well as the strong blue lid that gives us a contrast against the white cloth. There are also strong leading lines around each object and I can see a diagonal line made up of the red of the jam, the blue of the lid and the pink of the sugared almonds, this makes your eye move across the image. The spoon and knife has also been carefully placed to help connect the objects and make them flow.
It is also evident that the photographer has taken a top shot of the table, in my opinion using a camera on a rig so they could capture the image. In my opinion I think the photographer has lit it from above as we cannot see many shadows, this helps to keep the image clean and for us to focus on the objects. I think this image is pleasing to the eye of how uncomplicated, and clear the image is. I also think the composition is strong and well thought out, this is something I might try in my own work.
21ST April first exam, I will not add any more information or make any changes to the work above.