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.

Photographer No.2- Mike Campau

 I have picked Mike Campau as one of my chosen photographers because of the way he edits his photographs to add patterns which shape around the models body. I also liked the way in which all of his photographer contain the same tome of colour even including the costume and the back drop.

The composition of Mike Campau first photograph is the model placed in the centre who had jumped in the air and has been captured in the middle of the motion. Large ribbon looking shapes have been edited on to the photograph which shape around the models body. This gives the photograph a sense of weightlessness and elegance. Lastly a purple tone is kept throughout the photograph which gives a warming to the photograph.


The composition of Mike Campau second photograph is again that the model is placed in the centre who has jumped in the air and has created a sharp shape with her arms and legs.Again the same editing technique is used in this photograph as the first. A range of greens have been used throughout the photograph which gives it a feel of nature.








The composition of Mike Campau third photograph is that a women looks to have jumped elegantly into the air which is creating a sophisticated motion which has been frozen in its essence. The same editing technique is used in this photograph as the others however this one appear to be much looser therefore adding to the sense of weightlessness within this photograph. 






The composition of Mike Campau forth photograph is a women jumping in the air and a spiral shape has been shaped around her body during this motion. The spiral almost looks like a spring and could represent her jumping off the group like a spring would. A blue and green tone can be seen throughout the photograph such as with the costume, background and the editing.





Influence
I have been influenced by Mike Campau as i would now like to consider not only photographing object and that it would be fun and interesting to photograph the freezing motion of humans.I also would like to experiment with different  colour tones to see which benefits the photograph the most.

Summary
Overall i like Mike Campau photographs as i feel that the colour tones used in each photograph help portray the elegance or sharpness of the motion as well as the editing technique which shapes around the models body.

Shoot No.8 Work Diary

This was a practice shoot for my exam. I dropped a apple into a fish tank full of water and captures it as it hit the water. I used a black background as it created a good contrast between the still water and the water that has been hit by the apple.

In my first photograph, i captured the apple as it just hit the water. This meant that more splashed water could be seen in the top part of the composition.The black background helped the water to standout more as it created more of a contrast opposed to a white background. By sharpening the photograph, it also helped to define the waters outline and make it stand out more than it did before

In my second photograph, i captured the apple as it went under the water, The water appears to shape around the apple to which creates a wave looking shape. Again the black background helps a lot to make sure the water standout. By sharpening the photograph, it also helped to define the waters outline and make it stand out more than it did before.





 If i was to continue with the shoot i would like to experiment with different fruits and vegetables to see which ones standout the most against the black background and the water. I would also like to try more than one object at a time to see if it make the photograph more colorful and interesting.

Shoot No.7 Work Diary

In this shoot i wanted to capture water being poured in to a glass. I had to stop the light from hitting the glass and the water otherwise the water would not have been clear.

This is my first photograph which i feel was one of my most successful from this shoot. This is due to it capturing the bubbles as the pouring water entered the glass. When editing this photograph i changed the sharpness to make it appear more define and also added a blue tone which links to the fact that it is water. I would have liked to added bubbles to the water to make it more dramatic and interesting as a photograph.





This is my second photograph which i feel was one of my least successful photographs from this shoot. This is due to the water not really showing any impact from the water which is being poured in. However i still sharpened the photograph, along with levels and curves to see whether i could make the small impacts more dramatic however this was unsuccessful.







If i was to continue with this shoot i would add some bubble to the glass of water to make it appear like there was more of a dramatic impact from the water which was being poured in. I would also like to experiment with changing the background colour so that the water appears the same colour.

Shoot No.6 Work Diary

In this lesson i did a shoot of someone flicking their hair side to side and up and down. I wanted to capture the hair in the middle of the motion. I used a brown background to match the tones of the models hair.

This first photograph, i feel was my most successful from this shoot as i like the way that the model was in the centre of the composition and the way in which her hair shaped around her face as it flicks into the air. I made the corners of this photograph a darker shade as i wanted the focus to be on the model therefore this creates a  faint oval around her. 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.

This is my second photograph. In this photograph i wanted to capture the model flicking her hair from side to side apposed to up and down. In many photographs the models face could not be seen however this was one of my favorite. I liked the way in which the models hair has been captured on both sides of the composition therefore giving it a even balance.I again added the darkened edges to illuminate the model and make her the main focus of the photograph. It also shaped around the models hair creating a outline.


If i was to continue with the shoot i would like to experiment with other colour hairs to see which background complemented them the most. I would also like to try and capture the motion in the different stages to then edit into a grid.