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.

Connecting Essays

Connecting Essay 1

This photograph was taken by Jerry Matchett. In this photograph we can see a circular motion made by different coloured glow sticks. It is against a black background which helps the glow sticks stand out and create a sharp outline. This photograph has a sense of fun and excitement to it due to the bright, sharp colours and also that it would be something a child would want to play with. The positive point to this photograph is the contrast created between the background and the glow stick. Also the colours work well together to create balance within the composition.

This photograph was taking by myself. A range of colours can be seen spread across the top corner of the composition. A soft shape has been created which appears to fade as it spreads out more across the composition. A black background has been used to contrast the bright coloured glow sticks. All of the colours are of a same tone which helps add to the softness of the shape which has been created. The lines made by the glow stick appear to subtle apposed to obvious which hides the fact that it is glow sticks.

These two photograph can be seen to connect to one another as they both use glow sticks to create a colourful shape within the composition. Also they have both used colours of the same tone to create balance within the photograph and softness. Lastly both photographs use a black background to contrast the brightly coloured glow sticks.

Connecting Essay 2

This photograph was taken by Bjoern Ewers. In this photograph we can see a large bubble in the centre of the composition. The bubble appears to be of a different shape to a ordinary bubble which makes it look abstract and unreal. Due to the light hitting the bubble, different colours can be seen within it which make it seem more vibrant compared to any other bubble. I feel that this photograph looks space like which relates it its name which is 'orbital'.

This photograph was taken by myself.In this photograph we can see two bubbles which have been captures against a black background. The light is hitting the bubbles which allows us to see a range of colours making the bubble more vibrant opposed to dull which is what they would look like to the human eye. The colours help to make the bubbles look 3D within a 2D photograph. A negative towards this photograph is that i would have wanted the background to be darker.


These two photograph can be seen to connect to one another due to them simply both being of bubbles. Also in both photographs the bubbles are being lit up which allows us to see a range of colours which make them appear more vibrant than a ordinary bubble. Lastly in both the bubbles look 3D although it is a 2D photograph.

Connecting Essay 3
This photograph was taken by myself. In this photograph you can see a apple being dropped into water. It has been captured as it hits the water allowing us to see the splashes that it has made. The black background benefits in making the water and the apple standout and look sharp. A distinguished outline of the apple and the water can be seen which makes the photograph look sophisticated and professional. A negative to this photograph is that drops of water can be seen in the composition, these would have been on to glass in front of the camera.

This photograph was taken by Leon Dafonte Fernandez. In this photograph you can see splashes of coloured water bouncing off a flat surface. The splashes almost create a sculpture of some sort which carries weightlessness and elegance. The vibrant blues contrast against the white background to make the splashes stand out and appear sharp and defined. The splashes in this photograph appear to be posed and that is it still opposed to it being captured in the middle of the motion. The smaller amounts of water appear to orbit around the larger place which indicates a gravitational pull.

These two photographs can be seen to connect to one another due to them simply both capturing a splash in the middle of its motion. In both the splashes appear to be posed within the composition to create a sculpture and elegant look. Also both photograph used the background to its advantage by contrasting the splashes against it to make them standout and appear sharp and defined.

Connecting Essay 4

This photograph was taken by myself.In this photograph you can see the model hair standing up due to her flicking it vertically.Natural colour can be seen throughout the photograph therefore it makes it seem un-posed and natural. Also due to all of the models hair being sharp and in focus, it almost looks as if the models hair has been frozen during a motion and that it naturally stand up like this. The models hair has shaped around her face and also the different tones of her hair can be seen which adds to the softness and weightlessness of the photograph. The corners have been made darker which shapes around the hair and gives a central focus to the photograph.

This photograph was taken by Marc Laroche. In this photograph you can see the models hair to be spread out over the back of her head. The full length of her hair has been lifted to created height within the photograph. The fact that we are unable to see the model face, this keeps the photograph having a neutral feeling and that it is focus more in the hair rather than the model herself. Black and white has been used in the photograph which links the fact that no emotion is being shown. The corners of the photograph are darker which shapes around the hair and gives the photograph a central focus.





These two photograph can be seen to connect to one another due to them both being of hair being in a unnatural position however it appears to be natural for the models. Also in both photograph the corners have been made darker to shaped around the models hair and to also give the photograph a central focus. Lastly natural tones have been used in both photographs which adds the weightlessness and softness of the photograph.

Connecting Essay 5

This photograph was taken by Harold Edgerton. In this photograph you can see a bullet being shot into a apple on a stand. The blue background contrast the redness of the apple and the white sections which have been created where the bullet has entered and left the apple. This would have been at a high speed therefore a fast shutter speed would have been used. This then enables us to see the full impact on the apple from the moment the bullet hits the apple to the moment the bullet leaves the apple.



This photograph has been taken by myself. In this photograph you can see a party popper which has been pulled to expose the streamers. A black background has been used to create a contrast against the brightly coloured streamers. By including the hand in the composition it makes it obvious that it a party popper opposed to streamers being thrown. This motion happens very quickly therefore a fast shutter speed would have been need to capture the streamers leaving the party popper.

These two photographs can be seen to connect with one another as they both capture a extremely fast motion. These both would have required a fast shutter speed to ensure the photograph was successful. Also in both the subject spreads across the composition opposed to just being in one place.

Photographer No.3 - Adam Pretty

I have decided to have Adam Pretty as one of my chosen photographers due to the diversity of his photographs for example he photographs for advertising purposes, massive sporting events and  also portraits. I also like the way Adam Pretty edits some photographs to contain several motions in one frame.
                                                         

In Adam Pretty's first photograph you can see that two images have been placed within the composition. The white background helps to create a sharp outline around the body of the diver.By making the model to be in black and white it helps with the contrast with the white background.The shapes made by the model body fit together like a puzzle which creates balance within the photograph.

In Adam Pretty's second photograph we can see that this has been taken for an advertising purpose which is to promote Adidas. This is obvious due to the Adidas logo being placed onto the photograph. The model can be seen to be playing tennis and had been capture as he is just about to hit the tennis ball. The model facial expression shows determination and skill in what he is about to do. The foreground it where you would expect to play tennis which helps with the promotional side of the photograph. By adding text this gives meaning to the photograph and is a persuasive element.

 Adam Pretty's third photograph is a portrait of a chinese athlete. Dull greens and black can be seen throughout the photograph. This contrast the redness of his costume which standout from the the rest of the photograph. The wall looks to be damaged which is not what you would expect the conditions would be like for a professional athlete. This may be showing a different side to the life a athlete compared to what would be expected. The models hold a neutral expression which means that the audience is unable to get a sense of his emotions and feelings at this point in time.

In Adam Pretty's forth photograph you can see a person swimming. Their body is stretched out across the composition. Deep blues have been used which imply that she is deep under the sea. The colours also add a sense of mystery to the photograph as we do not know where she is going.





Influence
I was influence by Adam Pretty's work as i wanted to try and photograph sport in terms of freezing motion. I would also like to consider how they could be used for a advertising purpose as this is a major way of getting into the photography business

Summary
I like Adam Pretty's photograph because he shows thing which we wouldn't expect in terms of sport and professional athletes.

Shoot No.9 Work Diary

For this shoot i went to Convert Garden and Trafalgar Square to photograph the real life statues. These represent freezing motion as they are staying in one position which is in the middle of a motion.

In my first photograph i wanted the subject to stand out from the busy looking background.I did this by adding a blur to the background and keeping the subject in focus. By changing the level and curves i was able to make his costume a brighter gold than it already was. I decided to blur the box as i felt it added to mystery of how the man is sitting down without a chair.

In my second photograph, i again blurred the background to ensure that the real life statue was the main focus of the photograph. I also reduced the brightness of the foreground to then contrast the bright silver costume on the real life statue.

If i was to continue with this shoot i would like to try and avoid getting people in the background as it takes the focus away from the real life statue.