Electronic Portfolio

Electronic Porfolio from taylorcockley

Shoot No.12 Work Diary

In this shoot I decided that I wanted to photograph the movement of different material being waved in the air.

In my first photograph I have used a black background and two different material which have been waved in the air across the composition. The brightness of the material are able to create a contrast against the black background. The ripples in the material show the movement of the material and the direction in which it is going to move next. When editing this photograph I sharpened it to make the outline of the material more defined against the black background.


In my second photograph you can again se that I have used a black background and two different material which have been waved across the composition. In this specific photograph I have edited it so that the material are in colour and the rest of the photograph is in black and white. This photograph appears more subtle compared to the other which suggest the softness and elegance of the materials.

If I was to continue with this shoot I would like to photograph different materials such as clothing whilst someone moves. I would also like to see whether the photographs work as well with a white background.



Overall Project Evaluation

In this project I chose the theme of freezing motion. This is due to me feeling that I would enjoy photographing high speed photographs and also due to the diversity of the theme. I started of my project by making a mind map of all the possible shoot for freezing motion, this then enabled me to refer back to it for help when planning a shoot. Following this I researched into freezing motion by making a image bank containing 30 images which all related to freezing motion. This allowed me to see a different aspect to freezing motion and influence many of my shoot ideas. Here are some of the things in which I photographed to show freezing motion: Sport, Glow sticks, Party poppers, Bubbles, Balloons, Hair and Water.

I then went on to research in to 20 photograph who focused on freezing motion or high speed photography. This helped me in a way in which I was able to see different photographers ways of showing freezing motion.  I was influenced by many of these photographs as I  wanted to experiment in photographing freezing motion like they had. From my 20 photographer, I chose my 5 favourite to research further into.
I evaluated 4 of their photographs and included and influence and summary section. This showed what I had learnt from the photograph and how my work has been influenced by them. I feel that this helped me with the project as I was able to develop my understanding of different ways to show freezing motion. Lastly I did 5 connecting essay which allowed me to link my photographs with another photograph, by doing  this I was able to identify the different themes, lighting , colours, angles and compositions of my photographs and how they connected to one another.

After each shoot I would make a work dairy which showed two of my photographs from that shoot, whether they be the best two or one of my least successful. I would then evaluated both photograph stating the positive and negatives and how I captured and edited the photograph. My work diary also contained a 'if I was to continue' section which allowed me to reflect on the shoot and take this on board in my next shoot.

As a part of this project I had to complete the following print techniques: Black and white, curves, duo tone, repetition, selective colour, photo joiner, soft focus, cluster and weaving. All of these print techniques allowed me to explore different ways of editing my photographs but also choosing the correct photo to do the print technique to. This was because I realised that not all the print techniques look good on all photographs. This then made me think about which photographs I should use to fore feel the print technique to best it can be. I also had to complete 10 computer experiments and 8 physical experiments. This allowed me explore my photographs in a way in which it is presented and how it is portraying freezing motion.

For many of my shoot I used the studio, although I had previously used the studio for unit 1, I had to develop my understanding of the studio equipment as certain set ups where needed to photograph freezing motion. For example when shooting water, I had to stop any light hitting the water butt still light up the background. I now feel much more confident with the studio equipment therefore I will be able to carry this on into next year.
Overall this project has allowed me to develop my skills in the studio and also find specific type of photography that I like to photograph. Also when completing my computer experiments I was able to develop my understanding and skills of Photoshop. All of the skills and confidence with the studio that i have gain, i will able to use this is my upcoming year in my Unit 3 and Unit 4.

 

Shoot No.11 Work Diary

In this shoot I wanted to capture the motion of someone running to show  their facial expressions whilst running as well as their body movement. While doing this shoot I wanted to ensure that all of the subject was focused and that none of there body became blurred as this was not the effect that I wanted.

In my first photograph i wanted to capture a medium close up shot of the model running towards the camera to capture his facial expression and movements in the middle of the motion. When editing this photograph i was able to make the corners darker which gave an overall focus to the photograph which is the model. i feel that this photograph was success as none of the model is blurred which is one of the risk when capturing high speed photography.

In my second photograph i wanted to capture a long shot of the model running towards the camera. In this photograph you are able to see the facial expression of the model as well the full body movement of the models as he is running. The model is placed left of the centre which indicates the direction in which he is going to carry on running. Overall i feel that this photograph was success as again none of the model has become blurred which is a problem i was worried about.








If i was to continue with this shoot i would like to capture more than one person running at a time to show the comparison in movement and facial expression. Also i would like to photograph other sports such as swimming or cycling.

Photographer No.5 - Marc Laroche

I have picked Marc Laroche as one of my chosen photograph as i like the way in which he is able to photograph hair in a way which is unique and different to everyday hair styles. Although these photograph may have been taken while the model was moving her hair, due to the precision this is not so apparent therefore it almost looks natural.

 In Marc Laroche's first photograph you can see the model in the centre of the composition however there is a large space at the top. The model looks to have jumped and the movement of her hair has been captured. Her hair has created a shape around her face which compliments her facial features such as her cheek bones. By her having a middle parting in her hair, this allows  some soft of precisiton to the photograph rather than it being a messy hair photograph. As you can see the photograph is in black and white which gives a natural feel to the photograph and makes it look more like fashion photograph opposed to any other type of photography






In Marc Laroche's second photograph you can see a model in the centre of the composition and her hair has been blown forward to create a vertical line. Due to the precision of the photograph it makes it look like her hair is naturally like this and that it has not be posed at all. Also her body is straight and it doesn't appear to have been moved therefore this again add to the fact that it look imposed and natural. Again the black and white effect on the photograph gives the photograph a fashion photography look.

In Marc Laroche third photograph you can see that the models hair is spread out across the top half of the composition. Her hair is able to create a   mohawk shape which looks natural rather than posed.  The hair appears to become lighter as it gets nearer to the model face. This allows us to see her face as her hair isn't creating any harsh shadows on her face. Her hair looks so dark at the back that it almost blends in with the back background which could be seen as a negative within this photograph.

In Marc Laroche forth photograph you can see the models hair being blown to one corner of the composition. This photograph can be described as more messy looking compared to his other photographs which are defined and posed. This is further shown through her having curly hair which looks more messy than straight hair.Her face and her hair follow the same direction to show the movement of the model herself as well as the movement of her hair.








Influence
I was influenced by Marc Laroche photographs as I wanted to try and photograph someone flicking their hair and to capture it when it in the air so that it look unique and almost strange. I was also influenced by this photograph as he made me want to look at making some of my photographs black and white as i like the way in which model is the main focus rather than the colour.

Summary
Overall I like Marc Laroche as he is able to make photograph which you would assume would look messy to look defined and posed. Also I like the way that Marc Laroche makes all of his photographs black and white to give them a fashion look.

Photographer No.4 - Von Wong

I have chosen this photographer as  i like the way he captures different motions and merges them together to show the gradual movement of the model. I see this as a alternative way of showing freezing motion compared other freezing motion artists. I also like the way in which the main motions are in focus and the movement in between are blurred but still visible enough to see how the model progressed from one move to another.

 In Von Wong's first photograph we can see the gradual movements of a couple dancing. There are two position which are in focus and standout form the rest of the photograph however in between these, there are blurred figures which represent the progression from one movement to the other. The fact that they have been captured in the middle of dancing, this is able to represent freezing motion in an alternative way.

 In Von Wongs's second photograph we can see a man who appears to be floating in the air. The colours of nature can be seen throughout the photograph which makes the levitating seen real and natural. He body looks to be laying down which makes the photograph have a sense of relaxation. The branch, which can be seen above the model, looks to shape around the models body as if he is part of nature.













In Von Wong's third photograph you can see male and female model. Taking up the majority of the composition  is their bodies however around there blurred section which are able to represent the models body movement and gives more depth to the photograph. Natural tones have been used which link to the fact that they are wearing not clothes which gives a sense of purity to the photograph.

In Von Wong's forth photograph you can see to female models who have been captured in the middle of them dancing. Nude tones have been used against a black background which gives the photograph a sense of purity. The mist which can be seen in the photograph shapes around the models body and compliments the movement in which they are making.




Influence
I was influenced by Von Wong's work as it made look at alternative ways of showing freezing motion for example merging different motion together to show the progression of the full movement. I also influenced in a way in which I would like to experiment with colours which match the subject of the photograph and will be able to portray a specific emotion
Summary
Overall i like Von Wong's work as he is showing various motion to look effortless and not necessarily frozen in time.

Shoot No.10 Work Diary

In this shoot i was photographing smoke whilst experimenting with the different shapes that could be creates with the smoke.I used a black background so that the white smoke could standout and look dense.

In my first photograph i wanted to capture a close up of the smoke being releases form the models lips. the smoke created a shape which became denser as it left her mouth. When editing this photograph i changed the level and curves so that the smoke appeared more white and the model lips looked almost red. I like this photograph as i like the way that the smoke fill the majority of the composition however you are still able to see a small section of the models face which shows where the smoke it coming from.

In my second photograph i wanted to capture more of the model by including her whole face as well as the smoke. Rather than just blowing out the smoke, the model created rings to give a different twist to the photograph. The black background along with some editing in Photoshop helped to define the individual ring and make them appear more dense than they actual are. Also in Photoshop i made the model appear paler as i felt that it would look good against the black ground and help with the overall contrast.

If i was to continue with this shoot i would like to experiment with creating different shapes with the smoke and also editing them in a way in which they look like sculptures made of of smoke opposed to just clouds of smoke.