Final Images

                           

Self Assessment

• Reshoot/Add to - 
• colour - COMPLETED
• line - COMPLETED
• Location multiple imagery 
• Walk 1 - COMPLETED
• contrast studio - COMPLETED

• Add to contextual work - 
• Connecting Essay 5 paragraphs and evaluation - COMPLETED
• Work DIary contrast location 1 - COMPLETED
• Definition portraiture - COMPLETED

• Upload final 20 images -COMPLETED

Connecting Essay 5

This is one of the photographs i found whilst doing some research into contrast photography. It is showing two different colours of pepper which is showing a bold colour difference as they are complementary colours, so the contrast of the colours makes it obvious they are different. I like the way this photograph is simple in its contrast of colours as it makes it easier to see the contrast. By manually placing these peppers next to each other it has created the blend of colours in which paling 2 complementary colours next to each other. I like this photograph because it is simple yet still shows the main element. 






This is one of the photographs which i took during the contrast shoot. It is of two different coloured bushes that have grown next too each other.  I like this photograph because the colours are not similar or complementing but they still show a contrast of colours extremely well, as they are both bold and bright. There is also the odd red coloured leaf which adds a deeper contrast to the picture as the colours vary more. There is also contrast within this photograph as the two types of leaves that are growing on the branches are different so if the picture is looked at in depth it is easy to see the difference between the two leafs. 



These photographs are connected as they are both natural objects like peppers and bushes as well as having the bold contrast of colours. They are both showing great colour differences as they are complete opposites of colour directly net to each other so the contrast is highly visible. I like both of these images as they are showing similar elements in very different ways. Also each pepper shape is similar but none are identical which is similar to the way in which each leaf is different to the other leaves. 

Straight Images - Contrast Studio 2

Final Project Evaluation

Now that this project has come to an end, i can say that i feel it has helped me find my feet as an upcoming and learning photographer. As we started off with simple tasks such as shooting lines and colours which then graduated onto more complex elements such as form and depth, i feel this has opened my eyes as i now look at things in a completely different light. I had no knowledge of photography when i started and looking over my contacts sheet i can see an improvement of from when i started to now. 
At the start of the project i didn't take many photographs in the sessions but as the project has progressed i am now filling several contact sheets for each session. 
I have enjoyed this project as i feel it has helped me with my understanding of photography and how to capture a good photograph. I like the fact that although it has taught me a lot i have not found it extremely challenging as that would make it less enjoyable for me.
One of the things i have struggled with was the initial work load, i was not used to having to complete so much written work in such a short period of time, at the start i fell behind but quickly caught up and have stayed upon the work load with the odd exception but i can now see how important it is to stay on track with my work as there is so much to get done in such a short period of time. We started this project a mere 3 months ago but it feels like an eternity ago which i started off in photography taking photo's of lines and i feel that my work has progressed dramatically since my first session.
I am looking forward to the next project as i am hoping my work will further develop as the project goes on. As my work has improved within these 3 months i am hoping that in another 3 months that my work has improved even more.
I feel that i am well supported in photography and if there is something i don't understand i am confident enough to ask for help without feeling stupid from Paul or from my peers. This is mainly due to the good working conditions and happy vibe which is present within the photography room. 

Connecting Essay 4

 This photograph is one i collected on the internet when researching for colour photography. It is showing autumn leaves which are golden and bright orange along a path. It is also showing depth as the path goes into the horizon, i like this photograph because it captures a autumnal scene whilst all the leaves are still a bright crisp colour. I also like the way that the photograph not only captures the colours of the fallen leaves and leaves yet to fall but the way it captures the whole scene in order to show the whole picture so the person looking at the photograph doesn't need to think about the scene and where the photograph was taken as it is already shown.

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This is one of my photographs which i took whilst on one of our group walks. I went through a couple of trees which brought me to a slight ditch in the forestry. This picture captures more than one colour of leaf which i like as it is showing the different stages of autumn. My photograph is showing a path although it is less distinctive, there is a muddy walk way which can be seen in between the two greener bushes. 



These photographs are linked in the way that they are both showing the different colours of autumn and showing this through forests and paths within the forests. Both photographs show depth as the paths in both go from being wider to thinner which is showing the scene in a flat image. I like the way that in the first image it is showing just the single colour of orange in the photograph as it is showing that that is a recurring colour in autumn but i also like the way that the leaves go from green to orange in  my photograph as it is showing that autumn is ever changing and  nothing stays the same. 

Connecting Essay 3

 This is a picture from Robert Mapplethorpe's portraiture shoots, it is a self portrait which again captures the great composition which he seems to be able to get in every portrait. This photograph is showing Robert himself stretching out into the picture, like every portrait picture Robert has captured the composition in this picture is excellent, there is very little background in the picture which makes the eye focus more on the person actually in it. This is something Robert perfected in every photograph. His photograph is in black and white which makes the facial features bolder and adds the formal element of tone to the photograph as it is capturing his arm and face yet shows that it is not a flat image.

This is my photograph, it is showing my model holding her arm out also, her expression is plain and simple, this is capturing the form of her face as there is natural shadowing on her face. I have also tried to capture a good composition in this picture and i feel that it is almost perfect. I like the way this photograph captures a natural expression and makes the models face look motionless and captures a slightly serious mood in the photograph. 

These photographs are connected in the way that they are very similar as my photograph was influenced by the Mapplethorpe portrait. They are also connected as they both show the form of the models in the pictures extremely well due to the shadowing on the faces and body of Robert. In Mapplethorpe's photograph there is a shadow behind his arm and along his shoulder blades and in my photograph it is showing the form in my models face around the eyes, neck and nose. In order to make these shadows more prominent both the photographs are in black and white. I was inspired by Mapplethorpe's photograph as i thought it was different and unique to styles of portraiture which i have seen previously. This made me want to try and re-create Mapplethorpe's photograph. However the composition is much better in Mapplethorpe's portrait.