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Evaluation
Overall I am happy with the images from my first shoot in relation to my theme. Although I do like this shoot I don't think it specifically sticks to a particular topic as well as I would like my shoots to in this project. As a result of this, when planning out up coming shoots I am going to make sure that I stick to a solid topic and way of shooting.
Shoot Plan One
For my first shoot in my project I want to begin focusing on my theme of entrapment by creating a studio environment style shoot based around a contextual source found on pinterest. To complete this shoot I am going to use a transparent fabric cloth to create a border between the model and the camera and that I can use to create the feeling of being trapped.
Shoot 1 - Reflection And Evaluation
Overall i am really happy with my first shoot of my personal investigation as i think the original shots have worked well and have complimented my editing techniques well. From this shoot i also really like my dark room developments as i think they combine with the images well and create a unique development.
Shoot 1 - First Edit
Above is my first edit of one of my two chosen images for shoot one. In this edit i have adjusted a few things. Firstly i burned some of the models hair to remove shine and high exposure caused by the lighting equipment. Secondly i removes some 'stray' hairs from on the models face and from the background, i did this to give the image a clearer and sleeker appearance. I have also removed part of the models face from the right which was disrupting the effect of the face protruding in to the background. After doing this, I then used Photoshop's surface blur tool to 'mattify' the face and create a smoother appearance to the image. Finally I adjusted the curves and levels of the image and removed the models nose ring from the image.
Shoot 2 - Shoot Plan
For my first shoot in my unit 3, emotion through portraiture project I am planning on looking at the theme of being hidden or hiding. To create these images I am going to be using lighting to contribute towards the overall effect and outcome of my images. Firstly I will be using a model in a studio environment with a black background. I will then have the room in darkness with only a faint spotlight that I will be able to direct so that only half of the models face is in light and the rest will protrude in to the background and darkness of the images. Overall I am planning on creating the images in black and white in order for me to edit the contrast to create intense, bold photos. To develop these images further I will then experiment with acetate and dark room printing in order to see the effects that are created and then be able to judge which outcome best compliment the photo and the topic of hiding.
Shoot One
This is the first shoot I have conducted for this 'self' inspired image. For this shoot I wore stripes where Laura wore spots, I thought this would be a nice and subtle way of representing both our similarities and differences. I think this works well on a subconscious level as they are both different patterns but are similar because of their simplicity and are also associated to one another. For this I wore a colour scheme of black and white while Laura wore blue and white, to tie in with this we both matched our nails to our clothes so that when we use hands within our images they tie us in with each other. Also the blue of my eyes and earrings subtly matches me to her.
For this shoot we explored a range of ideas exploring how we can create images of the two of us with one more prominent in the frame then the other to make it more of a self-portrait.
Enlargement 2
Within this image I was aiming to recreate the icon Bailey image of Jean Shrimpton. For this I analysed the original image looking at the body language, expression, clothing and make up so that I could adapt her persona to the best of my ability which means I can create a good representation of the original photograph.
There are definite similarities coming through within this image but I believe that it can be a lot stronger by improving certain aspects. The arms need to be stronger and more balanced within the frame, for this I need to lower the arm touching my head and bring the back arm around more creating a defined shape. I think my chin also needs to be raised a little more to create a space between that and my arm, this will add a nicer shape and composition. My face needs to be more towards the light so that it is less in shadows, this can be easily fixed by moving my body so that the light is further around my figure. Lastly the hair movement is regreatably absent in this image, I think this is a defining factor in the original image and therefore needs to be present within my representation.
I will work on these improvements within my next shoot in which I will focus purely on this image to create a stronger outcome.
