Connecting essay four

This photo represents the wedding day by showing the wedding rings and cream bouquet. This is telling the story through showing a lifes milestone and what is supposed to be the most important day of a gils life. The rings and flower are central with the blackground slightly out of focus. The cream flowers are very natural and pure and could represent the purity f the bride and the colour of the dress. The lighting is on the rings so you can see the detail on them.

In my photograph I have also chosen to show the milestone of getting married in order to tell the story of life. In my photo I have shown different props that would be used on your wedding day such as flowers, rings, the church and horse shoes. The lighting is very bright and colourful as this gives the photo a positive feeling which this day should be. In each photo the thing being photographed is central so that it is the main focus point of the photo, I have also used soft focus to emphasise the main ocus of the photo.

 

I have connecte these two photographs because they are both showing the milestone of the wedding day. In my photo I have chosen to show many different features from the day including the ring and flowers and then the other photo also uses the flowers and ring. In both photos the main focus is central with soft focus used to emphasise the item. The lighting in both is very light and colourful as this gives the photos a positive feel.

Connecting essay three

This photo tells a story by the way that it lists the different characteristics of the girl in the photo.The photo uses a dark background and black board the only light tones on the photo are the girls skin and this gives the photo quite quickly negative and depressive move. This tells the story of the girls self-esteem issues and then how others view her positively. The lack of detail allows the photo to remain simple but still tells the story that it is trying to tell.





My photo tells a story through a series of photos with a different  word on each photo and a facial expression to match. It also leaves a lot to the imagination as it stands a sentence but gives night background information  out do three the audience can keep it up themselves. I chose to have a dark background to create contrast and more area of thought. To contrast against the dark background Taylor is wearing a white top which also creates a light against dark theme which goes with the story I am trying to tell.














These photos connection because they both tell a story with a series of photos instead of just one. They also both use the prop of the blackboard to tell there story but only tell it discreetly leaving most to the audiences imaginations. They both use a dark background which gives them quite a negative feelings but then contrast this with positive words on the board. Lastly they both use a female model as they have more emotion.

Connecting essay two

I took this photograph using the props and costume in the style of the book Alice in wonderland. I chose not to have Sophie's face in this photograph as I feel it gives the audience more of a chance to relate to the photo as they can imagine the face. However in the photo the traditional long blonde hair can be seen and the short blue dress so that it is clear what story the photo is telling. As in part of the story the characters have a tea party in the woods I have used the tea set as the prop and the woods as the location. In this photograph I made the background black and white with the rest in colour, I did this as in the story Alice is in another abnormal world and in the photo with the world is different to what she is used to.

This Photo was taken by Marina Koslow from her Alice in Wonderland style shoot. She has used a tea set to illustrate the part of the book where Alice attends a tea party. The tea set is very delicate and pretty which makes the photo very attractive. The traditional blonde hair can be seen but is blurred so that the tea set is still the main focus of the photo. The photographer has used the traditional colours of the costume but the dress is slightly different from the one in the original books although it is still clear that Alice in Wonderland is the story being told in the photo.

I have chosen these two photos to connect as they both use props, location and costume from Alice in wonderland. In both photos the tea set has been used to illustrate the part of the story where Alice attends the mad hatters tea party. Also in both photographs the blond hair and Alice dress can be seen but not the face of each model. This makes both photos quite mysterious and allows the audience to imagine the face of the character. Both photos also use the wood setting. Finally both photos make the model and the tea set on a tray the main focus of the photo by either making the rest black and white or using selective focus.

Work record - shoot eight - 18th Birthday shoot

 In this shoot I was trying to show the milestone of turning eighteen to tell the story of life. For this shoot I used a few different props which represent turning eighteen, such as balloons, confetti and champagne. As my model is female I used a stereotypical pink background which went with the banners and balloons. The photos from this shoot came out well although I found the pink background was hard to light up and some of the photos came out to light and some were to dark.

 I chose this photo because I like that although Taylor is the main focus of the photo, the soft focus is put on the glass and the champagne drawing the eye more towards them. This photo tells the story of turning eighteen because the eighteen banner and glass can be seen and also she is holding a bottle of champagne showing how she can now drink legally and her smile suggests she is having fun. To improve this photograph I would crop the left side slightly so that Taylor is central to the picture with an equal border around her.

 I like this photograph because although in the photo the model is clearly a girl, also confirmed by the pink background and balloons the photo does not show Taylor's face making the photo easy for any girl to relate to. To improve this photo I would make sure that Taylor's hair is not in the photograph and use soft focus to make the ballon, glass and champagne more sharp and Taylor and the background blurred.




If I did this shoot again I would try and make the lighting more even so that the background stayed a more similar colour as when putting photos together to edit this became more difficult. I would also do this shoot but with a male model and stereotypical male colours to emphasise how it is not just females who go through this milestone it is men as well.

Connecting Essay one

 This photograph was taken by me. The photo shows a baby's feet, held in the hands of its mother. I have made the photograph black and white as it makes the photo natural and simple. All of the delicate lines and detail can be seen on the baby's foot and due to them being central they are the main focus of the photo. The background is made blurry while the feet are in focus so none of the detail has been lost from the delicate feet. Because it is the mother holding the feet this shows the baby and mothers connection.

This photograph was taken by Sue Kennedy. This photo show the feet of a newborn child. The feet are central to the photograph and are framed in a soft, white, natural looking blanket so although they are small and delicate they stand out against the white. By using the white blanket this represents the pureness and innocence of the baby that is not yet tainted by colour and choices. The baby has spread its toes on one of its feet showing that it is a living thing and also showing the movement that it can do even as a newborn. Due to the photo being in really good focus all of the very small and detailed lines can be seen and even though this is a newborn baby and the feet have never been walked on they still have these lines. The lines could be said to represent all of the different paths that the baby could walk down in its life.

I have chosen to connect these two photographs as what they show and there intention is simular. Firstly both photographs show a baby's feet placed centrally within the photo. They also both have the theme of showing the start of life and tell a story in the intricate detail of the feet. Both photos also show the movement of the feet even at this young age as both children have spread out their big toes. Both photos also use a natural plain white background to frame the feet and to make them the main focus point of the photograph. 

Photographer Five - Susan Cohen

I have chosen this photographer because her photos show important stages of life for example birth and the relationships between parents and there children. This photographer has interesting style of taking the photos for example some have a very natural background and others a more false studio background. The photographer also takes photos of generations which I would quite like to do in my work.

In this photo there is a natural background which you assume is the woman's home. Although the baby is crying this is still a very attractive photograph because it is natural and shows the baby in a realistic way as baby's do spend a lot of time crying, I like that the photo has been edited to be black and white as this makes the photo more interesting and adds something more to the photo while maintaining the natural feel that it gives. Also the relationship between the baby and the mother has been captured in the photograph telling this story.

In this photograph it shows who you assume is the father and son and allows the audience to see the similarities and differences allowing the audience to interpret their relationship. The photo has quite an unnatural black background which allows the audiences attention to remain entirely on the models in the photograph.

In this photograph the children are shown to be happy and it seems as if the elder looking child is guiding and looking after the younger one shown in the way she places her hand on his arm telling and representing the story of childhood. The photo has very natural lighting and colouring adding to the innocence and naturalness that the children are shown to have in the photograph. The fact that they are both wearing white also shows there innocence and the fact that they are natural and not just smiling at the camera gives the photo a far more natural, relaxed feeling.

In this photograph the boy is slightly of centre but he remains the central focus point. His head is slightly tilted and he is smiling however the photo appears to be quite natural. The audience focus is drawn to the smile and the boys eyes as they are the only things with bright colour against his pale skin. The natural green background also keeps the photo natural and this photo can also be interpreted to represent the stage of life of childhood.

Influence

I would like to take influence from this photographers work. Firstly I would like to try and use generations in my photographs to tell the story of life. I would also like to show the childhood story in my work as these seem to be sweet and attractive photographs.

Summary

Overall this photographer uses both natural and studio backgrounds to achieve natural childhood and family photography. Most of the models in this photographers work are natural instead of posed to maintain the natural feeling that the photos give.

Photographer four - Curtis Irvine

I chose this photographer because the stories that his photographs tell are less make believe and more realistic and life like. I like the use of colour and black and white in his work and how his photos can have many different interpretations.

In this photograph from the Belfast peace walls album their is many different stories and interpretations that can be taken from it. Firstly the graffiti could tell the story of the wall and why it is there as well as the opinions of it being there. The wall is very colourful in comparison to the dull sky and un-painted wall that can be seen suggesting that the graffiti represents the big colourful personality of the person who made graffiti.

In this photograph it could be interpreted that the photo is representing the teenage life story. The character seems to be pulling a face of discontent or unhappiness and along with the fact that the photo is in black and white suggests that she is not particularly happy, an emotion often felt during teenage years.

I like this photograph because it doesn't tell a story as such but allows the audience to create what story they like due to the lack of any focus points.

Like in the first photo this photo is from the Belfast peace walls. From this angle the audience can see the height and the restriction that it causes telling the story it but not telling why it is there. The particular piece of graffiti that it focus's on is quite plain in contrast to the others but the meaning of the statement is quite strong and important so makes the photograph quite powerful.

Influence

I would like to take influence from this photographer because of the way he uses real life things to tell real life stories as a pose to fairy tales. I would like to travel somewhere where there is a powerful  thing of controversy and take photos of it that emphasise the reason it is controversial like for example the height of the wall and how it blocks out the other side.

Summary

Overall this instead of using a studio and well made up and costumed models to tell story's this photographer uses real life objects and people in order to tell realistic everyday stories.

Photographer three - Elena Kalis

I have chosen this photographer because they have a very individual and unique way of creating fairy-tale photography. The fact that each photo is underwater adds to the photos uniqueness and creates very attractive images.

In this photo from the Alice in waterland shoot the photographer has used the water to show the Alice character stepping into the new world. The model is wearing the conventional blue and white dress allowing the audience to know that she is supposed to be this character. The water allows the character to appear as if she is floating making the photo more interesting. The reflection of the model meeting the water is the centre of the photograph making it the main focus point of the photo.

In this photo also from the Alice in waterland shoot the models face can not be seen, just the costume and the book. This allows the audience to choose the face of the character and the air bubble at the top of the photograph makes the photo interesting and different from other fairy tale photographers work.

In this photograph the photographer has used the water once again to make it seem as if the character is floating which in one part of the story when she is falling is likely to be pictured very similarly to this. The water makes it seem as if the cards are flying and floating all around her making the photo seem magical and once again unique. The costume and cards are also once again common props from the book Alice in wonderland.

Once again in this photo the photographer has used the water in order for it to appear that the model is floating to recreate the scene where she is falling. The photographer has also put the clock and rabbit ears into the photograph which are also props representing the character of the white rabbit. The facial expression in this photo allows the audience to see the confusion and lost look that the character feels in this scene.

 

 

Influence

Although I like this photographers work I don't think that I could take influence from her due to how difficult it would be to take under water photos. I also don't have an underwater camera.

Summary

Overall this photographer has used the water to create scenes from the story that other story telling photographers would find it difficult to create. The water makes it seem like the character is floating and also makes the photographers work unique and difficult to copy.

Photographer two - Marina Koslow

I have chosen this photographer because I like the individual composition of photos and the simple yet delicate and intricate detail in each photograph. Each photo has an individual way of telling the Alice in wonderland story whilst also being an attractive photograph.

This photograph from the Alice in wonderland inspired shoot is very simple in the layout and content yet the detail on both the teacup and the table cloth makes the photograph more interesting. The cup is placed central so is the main focus of the photo yet the faint detail in the table cloth slightly draws your eye away and makes the photo more interesting. One way that the photo could be interpreted is that the intricate detail and delicacy is representing Alice's character as well as being a teacup a common prop in the story.

I really like this photograph which is also from the Alice in wonderland inspired shoot because the focus is on the tray of the delicate tea set which is placed centrally. The fact that the models face cannot be seen in the photo make it quite mysterious and allows the audience to come up with their own character for the image while still picturing a character similar to the traditional Alice due to the costume and the hair. I think the fact that the models face is cut of is another unique feature used by this photographer which I would like to use in my photography.

Once again this photograph is very simple yet the detail and composition makes the photo more interesting. Because the cups are different sizes and are sitting into each other this could represent the different and unique characters in the story of Alice in wonderland. The focus in the photo is in the very centre of the cups where the detail is but also mostly on the top cup, this makes this the main focus of the photograph.

Once again this photograph from the Alice in wonderland inspired shoot takes the obvious Alice in wonderland prop of the tea set and the blond girl with the dress in order to tell the story. The model is blurred out however she does still seem to be a focus of the photograph although the actual focus is on the tea set and the tea pot in particular.

Influence

I would like to take influence from this photographer and use it in my own photography. I would like to try and not have the models face in the photo to prevent any facial features of expression from the model changing the meaning of the photograph. I would also like to photograph a tea set as it makes attractive and interesting photographs while telling the story of Alice in wonderland.

Summary

Overall this photographer has used simple yet detailed props and costumes from the book in order to create scenes that tell the story. The photographer has put focus on the thing that she wants to be the main focus and what is most important to the photograph.

Photographer one - Carly Bevan

I have chosen this photographer because I like the way she takes simple props and costumes from fairy tales and then uses them to create the story in each photograph. I also like the way the photos are quite unique to the photographer and all seem positive and happy.

 

This photo is from the Peter Pan style shoot and takes the part with the lost boys and shows it in the photo. The sign appears to be quite deserted and lost which is how the lost boys are in the story. The sign is central so it is the first thing that the audience looks at. The photo is quite plain and natural and then the coloured fabric makes the photo a little bit more interesting.

This photograph is also from the Peter Pan shoot. I really like this photo because it uses a child character similar to which would be in the story and is in a costume similar to that which would be worn. The photo also shows the gun another prop from the story so allows this section of the story to be told through this photograph. Once again the model is central in the picture making it the main focus point.

This photo is also from the Peter Pan shoot but tells a different part of the story. The photographer has used a very busy setting and costume in order to tell the story in this photo. The models are slightly off centre in this photo because they are not supposed to be the only main focus in this photograph. I like the way the models faces are not seen because this allows the audience to create their own characters and story.

This is my favourite out of Carly Bevan's photos because it is simple but because the photo is of a book which gives the audience a wide range of interpretations. For example a book can be anything from a religious book to a fairy tale. I also like the fact that the book is in focus and slightly off centre but is still the main focus of the photograph.

 

Influence

Carly Bevan will influence my work because I would like to use models but not use there face so the audience can choose how they interpret my photographs. I would also like to take photographs with simply the costumes or props from the film to make simple photographs while still telling the story.

 

Summary

Overall I like this photographer because her photographs are unique and tell the story's well. I also like how some of the photographs are simple and some of them are more full and full of intricate detail.

Work record - shoot seven - Alice in Wonderland (woods)

In this shoot I wanted to improve my last Alice in wonderland shoot using props, costumes and location. I wanted to really try and get the story across through each individual photograph. I think this shoot went quite well although to improve I would try and think of more unique composition for the photographs to make them more interesting.

In this photo I made the background black and white so that Sophie would stand out and so that it was as if she was in a different world as she is in the story. I used the Alice in wonderland costume and tea set as in the story there is the tea party so I thought it would help to tell the story. To improve the photo I would take it when the wind wasn't blowing because the hair and dress are no longer central which changes the photo.

In this photo the teacup can be seen through a hole in the ground that was similar to a rabbit whole. In the story Alice falls down a rabbit hole in to another world and in part of the story she attends a tea party. I took this photo because it directly represents this part of the story as you are looking through the rabbit hole the teacup can be seen. I think the composition of the photo works well because the hole and teacup are central and the cup is in focus.