Final Pieces

All Shoot Animations

Overall Evaluation

This unit was a exam unit, meaning we was given eight different topics that we could choose from to focus this unit on, the topics were: 

• Contact Sheets
• Challenging Traditional Representations
• Aspects of Landscapes
• Unusual Portraiture
• Viewpoint & Composition 
• Multiple Images
• Documenting In Colour
• New Realities

I decided to look further into the following topics: 

• Viewpoint & composition
• Multiple Imagery 
• Documenting In Colour

I then created three mind maps, one for each topic. The mind maps included photographers that related to the specific topics, shoot ideas & ways in which I could portray the topic through the use of photography. I then had to decided from the three topics which one I would choose. As I was most interested in 'Documenting in Colour' & had the most ideas and understanding of this topic I decided to choose it for this unit. I also chose this topic as from looking back on my unit3 work I have found that majority of my work portrays vibrant colours and I am mostly interested in extremely colourful photography, therefore this topic was perfect for me. The topic being 'Documenting in Colour' also allowed me to have a very broad approach to the unit which I specifically liked in my previous unit(unit3) as I like to show variety through my work. 

In order to gain a deeper understanding of documenting in colour photography I had to make a definition page, this contained 4 annotated pictures, a dictionary definition of documenting in colour & then my own definition. This allowed me to gain knowledge of the area I will be focusing on & give me inspiration. Before doing any shoots for this unit I had to make an image bank of 25 photographs that fit within my topic of documenting in colour, I then had to annotate the photos. This allowed me to look at existing work and gave me ideas for shoots. Research into photographers was a huge part of this unit. I started by making a research log that allowed me to look at 20 different photographers work. I then had to choose 5 photographers from the research log that I was most interested in and then I looked into them further. The 5 photographers included 4 annotated photographs, why I chose the photographer,meow they had influenced my work and an overall summary. By looking at existing photographers work it allowed me to see what styles of work I liked and what I didn't, therefore I could see what ideas I would like to develop and include in my own work.

Throughout the whole of this project I had to complete a work record after each shoot that I did. This included 2 annotated pictures, where the influence for the shoot came from, what went well & what I could improve. This allowed me evaluate my own work so I knew where I had to make improvements and what went well. Therefore I could learn from my mistakes. 

When it got towards the end of the project I had to complete 5 connecting essays. This involved connecting my work to others. I had to choose one of my own photographs that I had taken during the unit and connect it to another image from an existing photographer or an image from the internet. Within the connecting essays I had to say how they are similar whether this be the same use of lighting. This allowed me to learn how to connect my work to others. 

Throughout the whole of this unit I have completed a number of different print techniques. They are the following:

• Selective Colour
• Framing 
• Black & White
• Overlay
• Duotone
• Image & Text
• Repetition
• Multiple Imagery 
• Montage 
• Soft Focus
• Cluster 
• Photo Joiner
• Image Within Image
• Weaving

By doing these techniques it allowed me to develop my editing techniques and my skills with using photoshop as some of the techniques are very complex. This also allowed me to understand which photographs worked best with specific techniques. By completing a variety of different techniques it allowed me to show variety of skills & editing styles throughout my work. 

Within the project I have learnt a variety of different skills. I have developed my skills within Photoshop as I have a greater understanding of the editing software. I have also developed my physical skills as I am generally more confident taking photographs as I know what lighting works best and have more knowledge of about. Imposition of photographs. I am also very confident with using the studio and believe it is where some of my best work comes from, I'm confident choosing the right background and setting up different types of lighting. 

Towards the end of the project I had to complete a 15 hour exam. This is what the project had been leading up to, all of the shoots in this unit were practise for the exam. I then had to choose 3 or 4 shoots that I had done previously & really liked or a totally new shoot idea. I decided to choose the following: 

• Graffiti
• London 
• Paint dripping 
• Glow Sticks 

The first three shoots I had already practised in previous shoots but the glow stick idea came from the use of vibrant colours in the first three shoots that I had done for the exam and I wanted to experiment with the use of glow sticks as I felt the contrast against the black background would be very effective and when looking existing glow stick photography I liked how you could see the movement within the photographs. For each shoot I took as many photographs as I could as I knew I wouldn't be able to take anymore and when it came to the editing process I wanted to have a variety of photographs to choose from. Looking back on the exam I believe it went very well and the end result was the best that it could have been and I am very pleased with my final pieces. 

Overall this unit has allowed me to develop my skills further within photography. It has allowed me to become more confident with my own ideas and made me realise you need to experiment with ideas and show variety within your work to make it stand out from others. As the topic I chose for this unit was documenting in colour it allowed me to produce vibrant, colourful photographs which I am most interested in, therefore I was confident that the outcome would be good. I have also realised that taking more photographs when shooting allowed me to have a wide range of photographs to pick from which generally produced a better outcome. 

Electronic Portfolio

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Photographer Five- Cristina Otero

Why Chosen: I have chosen this photograph as she uses vibrant colours within her work but in a very different & interesting way to the work that I have looked at before. I liked the way she links the colours to the food that is included in the photographs. I also like how she makes simple portraits look bold & interesting. I found that she also makes the models look like the fruit itself.

In this photograph above you can see that a lemon has been used to show colour within the photograph. The model has been painted to look like a lemon fruit. The yellow stands out against the models pale skin. The models facial expression also links to the use of the lemon as she has a sour face like when you ear a lemon. The composition of this photograph is very tight & only included the eyes & below of the models face as they eyes and lips are the key areas of the photograph. 

This photograph above shows colour through the fruit orange. The model herself has been made to look like an orange. There is a clear contrast shown between the bright orange & the navy blue of the models eyebrow & hair in the background. The model facial expression makes the photograph more existing as she looks existed. The lighting used is soft, high key lighting as it highlight the bold colours & doesn't create any shadows on the models face. 

In this photograph above colour is shown through the use of a passion fruit and make-up. The model has very pail skin but vibrant colours are introduced through the use of bright blue eye shadow and red lipstick. Soft lighting is used to create a natural look. The background of this photograph where the models hair is, is fairly blurred. The models eyes tend to draw the attention when looking at the image as the blue highlights her own blue eyes & makes them appear to be bigger.

This photograph above shows colour through the use of a water melon, the model herself is made to look like a water melon. The same red and green colour of the fruit itself is incorporated onto the model through make-up, red eye shadow is used but then the model has green eyes which links to the colour scheme of the water melon. The shape of the water melon & the position of if makes it look like the models smile. The lighting used is soft to create a natural feel to the photograph.

Influence: This photographer has influenced me to experiment with different ideas & ways of showing colour through photography. Therefore within this project I would like to do more experiments within my shoots as I feel it makes the photographs more interesting. This photographer has also influenced me to be bold with the use of colours.

Summary: Overall this photographers work has influenced my work only lightly through the use of bold colours through my project. However I haven't included this photographers combination of food & people portraits. Although I am still very interested in this photographers work as I find it interesting to look at. 

Photographer Four- Dez Santana

Why Chosen: I have chosen this photographer as I like the urban street feel that his photographs create. I also like that the artwork is his own which shows he's very creative & this comes across in his photography. I also like the contrast between the graffitied wall and then the plain walls. I also like the variety within Dez's work as he shows different types and styles of graffiti. 

In this photograph above colour has been shown through the graffitied person against the black background. This highlights the vibrant colure but also shows contrast between the bright colours & the black background. The photograph has a very natural feel to it as the composition included objects like the gate and the black stand in front of the graffiti. The lighting used is natural lighting due to it being a location shoot.

This photograph has a very surreal felling to it as the building itself just looks like it shouldn't be there, it looks like a board game. The colours used are very vibrant and stand out against the plain concrete street and the blue sky. The Photograph has been taken from the left hand side to include more in the composition. 

This photograph shows contrast between the graffiti and the plain brick wall. The photograph has been taken from directly in front & it is a close up image which makes the door appear a lot bigger. The blue outer casing of the door highlights the key focus of the photograph which is the graffiti itself. 

In this photograph a very child like drawing has been shown through graffiti. Vibrant colours & pastel colours have been used. The lighting of this photograph is very natural due to it being a location photograph. There is a contrast shown between the graffitied wall and the normal building behind. 

Influence: This photographer has influenced me to show colour through street photography and art work. I like the urban feel to this photographers work & would therefore like to incorporate the same feel in my own work. However I feel that the colours within Dez's work could be a lot more vibrant. 

Summary: Overall this photographer has influenced my work as I have shown graffiti within my project, however I incorporated more vibrant colours & people as I wanted to make the photographs unique to me as Dez's photographs are unique to him as he did the graffiti himself. I am still very interested in this photographers work as he has a huge variety of different styles of graffiti & I find it interesting to look at. 

Photographer Three- Alexander Khokhlov

Why Chosen: I have chosen this photographer as the work is very interesting and very different to the sort of photography that I have seen before, I specifically like the first photograph as the colours are very grey & dull & then you have the red elements, its almost like the selective colour technique. I liked the creativity & the imagination behind the photographs. 

This photograph shows colour through contrast as it shows a vibrant red against a dull grey. The composition of the photograph & the position of the model is very well thought about. The background is the same grey as the models skin tone to make the red the main focus of the photograph. The lighting is soft lighting to create no shadows. 

In this photograph colour has been shown through the use of paint, different sections of the face have been painted in different colours. The photograph almost looks like a painting. Soft lighting has been used for this photograph. One half of the models face is covered in bold colours whereas the other side is covered in pastel colours, this shows contrast. The composition is very tight and only included what you would expect to see in a portrait image. 

This photograph shows colour through the contrast of black and white. This photograph has a very emotional feeling behind it as its almost like the model herself is feeling two different emotions and is struggling to deal with it. The background is black which makes it seem like there is two people in the photograph, however there is only one but due to the painting it looks like there is someone standing in front of the model. 

This photograph has a very interesting feel to it as it is confusing to look at as the model has had eyes drawn on her eyelids. This creates a very strange effect when looking at the photograph. The photograph has a comic feel to it as the patterns are outlined with black lines. The model looks like a puzzle that has been put back together again. The lighting used is soft lighting and the background is a purple colour to contrast with the model. 

Influence: this photographer has influenced me to incorporate the use of paint within my work to show colour as its very interesting and effective. Therefore within this project I would like to experiment with the different ways I could use paint to show colour. This photographer has also influenced me to be different and unique. 

Summary: Overall this photographer has influenced my work as I have used paint throughout the project as I like the effect it created as it was very different and exaggerated. I am still very interested in this photographers work as its very different and extreme which I like. 

Photographer Two- Ernst Haas

Why Chosen: I have chosen this photographer as I liked the street photography element that the photographer incorporated in his work, for example: new york, paris ext. Also this photographer tends to photograph street lights & building lights, I like this. I also liked the flower elements of this photographers work against the plain black backgrounds. 

This photograph shows colour through vibrant red tulips. the lighting used is soft, high key lighting which highlights the vibrant red petals. A black background has been used to show the contrast between the background at the tulips themselves. The photograph has been taken from a high angle allowing you to loom down on the tulips. Water droplets have been incorporated into the photograph to add texture. 

This photograph shows colour through street lights and building lights during night time. You can see the contrast between the dark colours and the vivid yellows. The photograph has a sense of direction as its of a road it makes you follow the road and draws your attention to the centre of the photograph. The lighting is natural as its the street lighting itself. 

This photograph captures the eruption of a volcano. Colour has been incorporated through the vibrant reds and yellows. You can see the clear contrast between the dark black areas and the vibrant oranges & reds. The lighting itself is very shadowy and dark to link to the theme of the photograph. The photograph has been taken slightly from above & is a close up image which allows you to see the eruption in more detail. The eruption gives the photograph a 3D effect. 

This photograph shows the technique overlay, the same image is placed over the top of the background image. Colour has been incorporated through the use of the building lights. There is a contrast shown between the vibrant red and the dark black areas & then the other colours themselves. 

As the photograph is a close up image the buildings 

seem to be of larger scale. 

Influence: This photographer has influenced me to incorporate vibrant colours into my work & also think about contrast & composition as from looking at Haas's work I have found that the composition is well thought about. Also this photographer has influenced me to add street photography into my work as they show colour really well, whether it be the buildings themselves or the street lighting. 

Summary: Overall I have found that this photographer has influenced my work as I have incorporated street photography into my work to show colour through London & graffiti. However I'm not as interested in this photographers work as I was at the start due to the fact that other photographers work I have been looking at show colour in a different more exciting way. 

Photographer One- Martin Parr

Why Chosen: I have chosen this photographer as I looked into Martin Parr's work at the very start of the project & his work is one of the reasons why I ending up choosing 'Documenting in Colour' as I liked the variety of his work & the natural feel that it has behind it. Martin focuses his photography on everyday events, for example: eating, going to the beach ect. When looking at Martin's work I also found that he shows colour through people, either their clothing or their actual skin tone. 

In this photograph above you can see that colour has been incorporated through the bright blue sky & the British flag. The colour of the chips also appear to be a main focus of the image as they are also vibrant, however this supports Martins fascination with photographing events & when you go to the sea side you see sea goals eating leftovers. The lighting of this photograph is very natural as its sun lighting. The photograph has been taken from a directly in front angle and the composition is very specific, he focuses the composition around the two sea goals. 

This photograph above is a massive multiple imagery piece of majority of Martin Parr's work. It shows a variety of different bold colours through different subjects, for example: food wrappers to peoples hair lines, this shows a wide range of ideas & this is what I have found interesting in his work. The photographs within the multiple imagery piece are close up images. 

In this photograph above you can see that colour has been shown through the use of food. The lighting used is very shadowy around the cake itself. A table cloth has been used as the background to give the photograph a natural feeling rather than making it look posed. The photograph being a close up image makes it more appealing to look at as it allows the cake to be the main focus of the image rather than the background & also the photograph itself is very appealing to look at as its food & everyone likes to look at 

food photography. 

This photograph above shows colour through beach tails & peoples clothing. The photograph has been taken from a high angle which allows the viewer to see the photograph from an above perspective. You can see the contrast between the dark sand and the vibrant colours of the tails themselves. 

Influence: This photographer has influenced me to experiment with my ideas more & show a variety of ideas through my work. Therefore within my project I would like to keep the ideas broad so I can show more variety within my work, meaning I don't just want to photograph people, I would like to photograph objects and do both location & studio shoots. 

Summary: Overall I feel that this photographers work has influenced my work as I have experimented with different ideas throughout my project, I have incorporated both location & studio shoots but also photographed people & objects. I am still very interested in Martin Parr's work as every time I look at his work I seem to find something different or something I don't expect to see because its so different and natural.