Natural Photography-Evaluation

Photograph A

Photograph B

Photograph C

Photograph D

The focus on photograph A is focused only on the center of the flowers and the background is fairly blurred this is called image destabilization and it is used in photographs B, C, and D. The reason for the image destabilization is to enhance the brightness of the colours of the flowers and the leaves.

The lighting of each of the photographs are used only with natural lighting, no artificial lighting was involved, as it was unnecessary. Because I used image destabilization and natural lighting the brightness of the flowers are vivid and shown in great detail. There wasn’t very much darkness except the dark greens of the leaves and stems of the flowers which creates a contrast to help balance out the brightness of the petals.

If you were able to touch each photograph I'd imagine the texture would be soft like velvet and also very delicate, as when you think of a flower they usually are very delicate so I’d like to imagine that’s the way the flowers would feel like. The texture of the images would be able to create a calm, soothing mood in the audience.

If you look at the composition used in each photograph you’ll see that the rule of three is used which almost makes the photos look like an illusion and I think the effect of each photo makes an opening statement.  The look of the photographs look very similar to the Floral Landscapes by Ron Van Dongen because is uses the image destabilization and it also uses the same composition in which I was trying to capture in my work.

Achitechual Photography- Evaluation

Architectural Photography – Evaluation

The focus on the photographs above is very similar to each other; they focus mainly on the structure of the buildings.  In the photographs I tried to imitate the focus that is used in the work of Simon Kennedy who is famous for his architectural photography, which is too based in London. The structure of the buildings all have similar type of style which represents wealth which gives off an impression in which makes you think that there is some form of historical background. I wanted to capture the uniqueness of each of the buildings and show off the area in which they are built in which show what type of people live in the area.

The lighting of each photographs use only natural lighting which give the buildings a kind of greyish look. The grey tones are associated with a sense of seriousness and control; which gives off an impression that the life style of the people that live in the area of the buildings are business like. The colours of the buildings are all very similar as they are either a cream or a brick orange with black gates or some for of balcony and unique windows; which also sends a message of wealth and an idea of what the type of person who would live in those buildings are like and what their life styles would be like.

Each of the buildings have some sort of historical background to them for instance if you look at the photographs below you’ll notice it is a form of memorabilia of animals who lost their lives during the World war I and the World war II. Many tourists in which go to London will look at that and see that London may be a wealthy place but it is also known for many historical reasons and also may be a reason in which why it is so wealthy.

If you were able to feel the texture of the photographs id images that they would feel quite rough like sand paper or brick that has been eroded by the acid in the rain. It’s the same with Simon Kennedy’s work I think the texture of his work would feel the exact same way; this is because the buildings look new and sophisticated but they look like they have some stories behind them.

In the images I didn’t really use the rule of three however I did use a grid, which helped me position the camera in a way that would give me a sense of style, and so that you can clearly see the structure of the buildings and the buildings uniqueness.

Fashion Photography- Evaluation

The focus of the photographs with the model are clear which enhances the sharpness and shows each aspect of the props used in the background to create a sense of modern style yet it brings to your attention of what type of historical period the photographer was trying to mirror. The fairness of the models skin is made to look like a mannequin and the flash helps the look as it highlights the facial feature and the position of her body.

The cast of the shadow behind her body creates depth which enhances her curves which stands out in a controlled way without taking the attention away from the vintage props in the background. Some of the lines in the photo are straight in which makes the photograph look more structured, the machinery in the background impersonates the curves of the model and in a way allow a sense of femininity, strength and power. The use of the space in both images are cramped and cluttered which could represent her life messy but controlled.

The texture of the photographs would feel like suede its tough, soft but when you put water on it, it shrinks and the softness fades. Both images use the same tone and highlights if you look at the models face you'll see the the highlights are symmetrical; both of her cheeks are lighter than the the colour of her thighs.

When you look at the way the model is positioned  you'll notice the darkness of a shadow that outlines her curvaceous body which gives the photograph depth and a sense of style, the same method applies with the shadow of the chair on the being manipulated on the wall in the background. With all four of the photographs you'll notice that they all have the same tones and colours, almost similar to the sepia filter used in Ziegfeld Follies in his vintage fashion work in the 1920's, which is what I wanted to show in my work.

The composition you'll notice that the rule of three was initiated in each of the 4 photographs, it more noticeable in the second photograph of the male model, he isn't centred purposely to keep in line with which way the graffiti is positioned on the wall. Using the rule of three method in my photographs makes my work look more professional.

 The lighting in the first two photographs are natural no artificial lights were used, however in the second two photos I used a reflector which enabled me to get a a drop shadow behind the model. The lighting in all the photographs help highlight certain  aspects of the models facial features and bodily figure.