FRAMING
statement of intent
1. What Is The Theme.
The Theme I am looking at for this project is Framing. I am mainly looking at landscapes, towns and cities, and identifying the details within these places, taking a range of different photographs regarding these locations. I believe that Framing is very diverse from other techniques due to the fact that it helps the website and pictures look dissimilar therefore, making them stand out. This is because framing is very indirect, allowing the viewer to look and examine the photo very closely to observe the focus. This helps keep photos fascinating and not boring to look at. Examples of Framing photography, Includes; Shooting through a doorway, pull back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject focus.
As you can see I have showed my work using the website Weebly, to upload photos and demonstrate my ideas clearly. As I have already said, what I aim to do is to prove what I am capable of, to the best of my ability in photography. This is to substantiate my skills within this topic 'Framing' and allow me to achieve a higher grade when working hard.
2. Which Artist/Photographer Are You Going To Research And Why?
For my initial research, I am going to be focusing on Framing Photographers. One of my favorite Framing Photographers is Alex Webb. The reason why I am going to be researching him is due to the fact that his photos have inspired me for my project, this is because he puts a lot of effort into his photos and adds plenty of depth to them. An example of this is his infamous shadow picture. The technique in this photo is beautifully applied by the people and the light, projecting a shadow on the wall, making the shadow the subject focus. I think that he is very different to many other photographers as he provides photos with different styles, thus creating the image to look more secret and interesting to observe.
3. What Are Your Initial Thoughts
At first my initial thoughts of the theme Framing was taking photos using mirrors to portray the indirect effect. However, after viewing famous photographers and taking some Framing photos of my own, there is a lot more to framing than meets the eye. For example, there are many different ways of applying the Framing technique other that using a pointless mirror to capture moments. These include; Shooting through a doorway, pull back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject focus, as previously mentioned in my first point.
Photography is not just about taking photos it's also about the experience and journey you take, coming from learning to use a manual camera, to going on trips and to different and different locations to take creative and exciting images. ( previously briefed on, in texture project.) I think the theme Framing allows you to take photos within specific areas if you use your nose for quality and deeply observe your surroundings everywhere you go, therefore allowing you to create a selection of photos with different styles of Framing using knowledge and surroundings.
4. What Photo-shoots Do You Intent To Complete
I plan to begin with outside shots taking pictures of tunnels, buildings and people. After this I could extend my thoughts further and begin to catch Framing indoors using a mirror in a particular way. I desire to proceed to do an area shoot in an upcoming trip. (will finish this after a photography trip to extend my ideas)
5. How Are You Going To Experiment
I will be using my phone camera to take quick photos on the go. This is mainly going to be done a lot due to the reason being that I hope to be going outside a large number of times for capturing quick moments. I will be using the Standard lens that comes with the Canon DLSR Camera, Tripods and also lighting stands. most of my Edits will be done in Photoshop, However using all of these will allow me to be really creative and to extend my ideas further, I will go out more to take photos and be imaginative with everywhere I go, using my phone camera as an alternative to the DLSR. This will therefore allow me to increase my grade and make me to take really fascinating photos, and not being restricted in what I do. Photos that are particularly taken out of free will at home will be sent to the my own work section on the Weebly website.
6. How Will You Show Your Progress?
I will show my progress by creating a particular section on my website to show my photoshoot progression.
I will do this by adding photos when I started the project, to when I finish the project to see how I have adapted and became better at taking photos.
I will pick out my weaknesses and strengths and identify them over time, showing progress of how my ability and photography skills increased over time.
7. What Do You Hope To Learn?
there are a great deal of things I desire to learn and one of these things are camera procedures. the reason I want to learn more camera procedures, is because of the explanation being that it will permit me to advance my work further and it will give me more information on the most proficient method to utilise a manual camera, in this way permitting me to exploit various settings, to generally make a further developed and better photo. Something else I desire to learn is the technical high level side of photoshop. This is because it allow me to dominate the rudiments of utilising a photograph altering program. I image that I genuinely should learn photoshop more inside out, the reason being is that it will assist me with building my site. Also I likewise desire to figure out how to make sure to use all the camera channels on Iphone. This is vital as photographs will look extremely tasteless and still. In this way making an amateur's picture. At last I want to learn last to utilize more last exhibition pictures. What I mean by conclusive exhibition pictures. What I mean by conclusive exhibition picture is the point at which the picture has been cleaned and altered to the best. This will permit my site to subiquently look more expert and more interesting to viewers.
The Theme I am looking at for this project is Framing. I am mainly looking at landscapes, towns and cities, and identifying the details within these places, taking a range of different photographs regarding these locations. I believe that Framing is very diverse from other techniques due to the fact that it helps the website and pictures look dissimilar therefore, making them stand out. This is because framing is very indirect, allowing the viewer to look and examine the photo very closely to observe the focus. This helps keep photos fascinating and not boring to look at. Examples of Framing photography, Includes; Shooting through a doorway, pull back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject focus.
As you can see I have showed my work using the website Weebly, to upload photos and demonstrate my ideas clearly. As I have already said, what I aim to do is to prove what I am capable of, to the best of my ability in photography. This is to substantiate my skills within this topic 'Framing' and allow me to achieve a higher grade when working hard.
2. Which Artist/Photographer Are You Going To Research And Why?
For my initial research, I am going to be focusing on Framing Photographers. One of my favorite Framing Photographers is Alex Webb. The reason why I am going to be researching him is due to the fact that his photos have inspired me for my project, this is because he puts a lot of effort into his photos and adds plenty of depth to them. An example of this is his infamous shadow picture. The technique in this photo is beautifully applied by the people and the light, projecting a shadow on the wall, making the shadow the subject focus. I think that he is very different to many other photographers as he provides photos with different styles, thus creating the image to look more secret and interesting to observe.
3. What Are Your Initial Thoughts
At first my initial thoughts of the theme Framing was taking photos using mirrors to portray the indirect effect. However, after viewing famous photographers and taking some Framing photos of my own, there is a lot more to framing than meets the eye. For example, there are many different ways of applying the Framing technique other that using a pointless mirror to capture moments. These include; Shooting through a doorway, pull back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject focus, as previously mentioned in my first point.
Photography is not just about taking photos it's also about the experience and journey you take, coming from learning to use a manual camera, to going on trips and to different and different locations to take creative and exciting images. ( previously briefed on, in texture project.) I think the theme Framing allows you to take photos within specific areas if you use your nose for quality and deeply observe your surroundings everywhere you go, therefore allowing you to create a selection of photos with different styles of Framing using knowledge and surroundings.
4. What Photo-shoots Do You Intent To Complete
I plan to begin with outside shots taking pictures of tunnels, buildings and people. After this I could extend my thoughts further and begin to catch Framing indoors using a mirror in a particular way. I desire to proceed to do an area shoot in an upcoming trip. (will finish this after a photography trip to extend my ideas)
5. How Are You Going To Experiment
I will be using my phone camera to take quick photos on the go. This is mainly going to be done a lot due to the reason being that I hope to be going outside a large number of times for capturing quick moments. I will be using the Standard lens that comes with the Canon DLSR Camera, Tripods and also lighting stands. most of my Edits will be done in Photoshop, However using all of these will allow me to be really creative and to extend my ideas further, I will go out more to take photos and be imaginative with everywhere I go, using my phone camera as an alternative to the DLSR. This will therefore allow me to increase my grade and make me to take really fascinating photos, and not being restricted in what I do. Photos that are particularly taken out of free will at home will be sent to the my own work section on the Weebly website.
6. How Will You Show Your Progress?
I will show my progress by creating a particular section on my website to show my photoshoot progression.
I will do this by adding photos when I started the project, to when I finish the project to see how I have adapted and became better at taking photos.
I will pick out my weaknesses and strengths and identify them over time, showing progress of how my ability and photography skills increased over time.
7. What Do You Hope To Learn?
there are a great deal of things I desire to learn and one of these things are camera procedures. the reason I want to learn more camera procedures, is because of the explanation being that it will permit me to advance my work further and it will give me more information on the most proficient method to utilise a manual camera, in this way permitting me to exploit various settings, to generally make a further developed and better photo. Something else I desire to learn is the technical high level side of photoshop. This is because it allow me to dominate the rudiments of utilising a photograph altering program. I image that I genuinely should learn photoshop more inside out, the reason being is that it will assist me with building my site. Also I likewise desire to figure out how to make sure to use all the camera channels on Iphone. This is vital as photographs will look extremely tasteless and still. In this way making an amateur's picture. At last I want to learn last to utilize more last exhibition pictures. What I mean by conclusive exhibition pictures. What I mean by conclusive exhibition picture is the point at which the picture has been cleaned and altered to the best. This will permit my site to subiquently look more expert and more interesting to viewers.
Alex webb
Composition
This is a Framing image consisting of a couple which is closer to view and a shadow which is portrayed at the back of the image. The couple is a is going from a bright light focus, to a dark shadow as it reaches further back. There is also a person with a book present in the foreground, which appears to be less of a focus due to the position of the book, allowing you to be observant of the man. The photograph seems new old as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the framing effect on the shadow, this most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not much range as there are mainly just blueish whites for the foreground couple clothes, red for the book and yellow for the lighting and also some red for the bricks. However, others may argue that if you look very closely at the windows there is a hit of dark blue, but if so it is very faint. There is also a small of yellow as there is the reflection from the light on the bricks at the floor, which is evident but also subtle In the middle of the image, there is a shot of jet black of the shadow, and present in the corners of the room, which contrasts to the image entirely as it has a mysterious mood to it. The fact that the people are not showing the viewer any sign of interaction, in the photo, it makes the place seem quite isolated, but the colour's yellow and blue do not create a melancholic tone to it but rather the opposite, making me seem that it is a peaceful place. Clearly, rule of thirds has been utilized in the photograph as the shadow in the back is on a sweet spot, making it the most significant part of the image. The people are on the sides making the shadow seem like it stretches out further, this could also be because the photographer has taken the photograph just slightly lower than the regular eye level. It is also evident that a tripod has been used in the photo as the shadow of the image looks smoky, which is clear that a slow shutter speed has been used to create this effect , a slow shutter speed can only work on a tripod. The use of a slow shutter speed has made the shadow look more dark which greatly contrasts the shady colours of the image. The photographer may have used photoshop to make sure the different shades of black to capture a perfect blend which is pleasing to the eye. Also around the image, in the distance we see the use of vignette, it is curving around the room which also creates leading lines.
This is a Framing image consisting of a couple which is closer to view and a shadow which is portrayed at the back of the image. The couple is a is going from a bright light focus, to a dark shadow as it reaches further back. There is also a person with a book present in the foreground, which appears to be less of a focus due to the position of the book, allowing you to be observant of the man. The photograph seems new old as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the framing effect on the shadow, this most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not much range as there are mainly just blueish whites for the foreground couple clothes, red for the book and yellow for the lighting and also some red for the bricks. However, others may argue that if you look very closely at the windows there is a hit of dark blue, but if so it is very faint. There is also a small of yellow as there is the reflection from the light on the bricks at the floor, which is evident but also subtle In the middle of the image, there is a shot of jet black of the shadow, and present in the corners of the room, which contrasts to the image entirely as it has a mysterious mood to it. The fact that the people are not showing the viewer any sign of interaction, in the photo, it makes the place seem quite isolated, but the colour's yellow and blue do not create a melancholic tone to it but rather the opposite, making me seem that it is a peaceful place. Clearly, rule of thirds has been utilized in the photograph as the shadow in the back is on a sweet spot, making it the most significant part of the image. The people are on the sides making the shadow seem like it stretches out further, this could also be because the photographer has taken the photograph just slightly lower than the regular eye level. It is also evident that a tripod has been used in the photo as the shadow of the image looks smoky, which is clear that a slow shutter speed has been used to create this effect , a slow shutter speed can only work on a tripod. The use of a slow shutter speed has made the shadow look more dark which greatly contrasts the shady colours of the image. The photographer may have used photoshop to make sure the different shades of black to capture a perfect blend which is pleasing to the eye. Also around the image, in the distance we see the use of vignette, it is curving around the room which also creates leading lines.
Context
INFORMATION FROM
https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/alex-webb?all/all/all/all/0
Alex Webb was born in San Francisco, California in 1952. He became interested in photography during his high school years. He majored in history and literature at Harvard University and studied photography at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts. Webb attended the Apeiron Workshops in 1972; he began working as a professional photojournalist in 1974. His photographs began to appear in such publications as the New York Times Magazine, Life, Geo, and eventually in Stern and National Geographic. Webb joined Magnum Photos as an associate member in 1976, becoming a full memeber in 1979.
During the mid-1970's, Webb conducted reportages in the US south, traveling extensively, documenting small town life in black and white. He also began working in the Caribbean and Mexico. In 1979, Webb began a body of color work that he continues to pursue today.
Since then he has traveled throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa. He has published four books: Hot Light/Half-Made Worlds (1986) and Under A Grudging Sun (1989), both published by Thames and Hudson and From the Sunshine State and Amazon: From the Floodplains to the Clouds, both published by the Monacelli Press. He has also created a technology-mediated artist's book entitled Dislocations with the Film Study
INFORMATION FROM
https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/alex-webb?all/all/all/all/0
Alex Webb was born in San Francisco, California in 1952. He became interested in photography during his high school years. He majored in history and literature at Harvard University and studied photography at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts. Webb attended the Apeiron Workshops in 1972; he began working as a professional photojournalist in 1974. His photographs began to appear in such publications as the New York Times Magazine, Life, Geo, and eventually in Stern and National Geographic. Webb joined Magnum Photos as an associate member in 1976, becoming a full memeber in 1979.
During the mid-1970's, Webb conducted reportages in the US south, traveling extensively, documenting small town life in black and white. He also began working in the Caribbean and Mexico. In 1979, Webb began a body of color work that he continues to pursue today.
Since then he has traveled throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa. He has published four books: Hot Light/Half-Made Worlds (1986) and Under A Grudging Sun (1989), both published by Thames and Hudson and From the Sunshine State and Amazon: From the Floodplains to the Clouds, both published by the Monacelli Press. He has also created a technology-mediated artist's book entitled Dislocations with the Film Study
Connections
As I would see it, I feel that doing the examination has roused me further with Outlining and has permitted me to acquire information about this theme, besides permitting me to begin taking outlining photos.
As I would see it, I feel that doing the examination has roused me further with Outlining and has permitted me to acquire information about this theme, besides permitting me to begin taking outlining photos.
Comment
What I appreciate in the photo is its complex structure. I think this due to the fact that the image design is quite different from many other photos I have examined, in a good way. This is because of the way this photo has been taken. As I would like to say it is an indirect way of taking a photo due to the focus not being what you expect in this case the shadow.
Irving penn
Composition
This is a basic Framing photo consisting of a man which is closer to view and a basic white background. The man is going from wearing a black suit to the contrast of the white background. There is also a crack on the ground which appears to create the effect of a ruined space, however this appears to be less of a focus due to the placement of the crack, allowing you to be more observant of the strange, mysterious looking man in the middle. The photograph seems old as it is black and white and has a olden days style to it, however I believe this photograph has been taken quite recently as the photo is clean, given the idea that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology, due to the capture of the framing effect of the man. This most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect as the foreground looks CG, compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details. The photograph is mainly black and white, black for the clothes, cracks and shadows, and white for the skin, and walls. The use of grey is very subtle but noticeable on the walls, giving the effect of an old building, adding on to the factor of the old picture effect. The fact that the man is staring directly into the camera is rather unsettling as it makes the viewer uncomfortable as the man looks as though he does not want to be there, giving the effect of a trapped sensation to the image. I believe the photographer has taken the photograph just slightly lower than the regular eye level. It is also evident that a tripod has been used in the photo as the shadows of the image looks smoky, which is clear that a slow shutter speed has been used to create this effect , a slow shutter speed can only work on a tripod.The use of a slow shutter speed has made the shadow look more blended which greatly contrasts the shady colours of the image. The photographer may have used photoshop to make sure the different shades of black to capture a perfect blend which is pleasing to the eye. I have noticed that the photographer did not create any sort of vignette, this is so that the viewer appreciates the details in the corners of the compact room.
Context- INFORMATION FROM - https://irvingpenn.org/
IRVING PENN WAS ONE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY'S GREAT PHOTOGRAPHERS, KNOWN FOR HIS ARRESTING IMAGES AND MASTERFUL PRINTMAKING. ALTHOUGH HE WAS CELEBRATED AS ONE OF VOGUE MAGAZINE'S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR MORE THAN SIXTY YEARS, PENN WAS AN INTENSELY PRIVATE MAN WHO AVOIDED THE LIMELIGHT AND PURSUED HIS WORK WITH QUIET AND RELENTLESS DEDICATION. AT A TIME WHEN PHOTOGRAPHY WAS PRIMARILY UNDERSTOOD AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION, HE APPROACHED IT WITH AN ARTIST'S EYE AND EXPANDED THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF THE MEDIUM, BOTH IN HIS PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL WORK.
Irving Penn was one of the twentieth century's great photographers, known for his arresting images and masterful printmaking. Although he was celebrated as one of Vogue magazine's top photographers for more than sixty years, Penn was an intensely private man who avoided the limelight and pursued his work with quiet and relentless dedication. At a time when photography was primarily understood as a means of communication, he approached it with an artist's eye and expanded the creative potential of the medium, both in his professional and personal work.
Born in 1917 in Plainfield, New Jersey to immigrant parents, Penn attended the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts from 1934–38 and studied with Alexey Brodovitch in his Design Laboratory. A formidable Russian émigré who worked in Paris in the 1920s, Brodovitch taught the application of principles of modern art and design through exposure to magazines, exhibitions, architecture, and photography.
Irving Penn was one of the twentieth century's great photographers, known for his arresting images and masterful printmaking. Although he was celebrated as one of Vogue magazine's top photographers for more than sixty years, Penn was an intensely private man who avoided the limelight and pursued his work with quiet and relentless dedication. At a time when photography was primarily understood as a means of communication, he approached it with an artist's eye and expanded the creative potential of the medium, both in his professional and personal work.
Born in 1917 in Plainfield, New Jersey to immigrant parents, Penn attended the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts from 1934–38 and studied with Alexey Brodovitch in his Design Laboratory. A formidable Russian émigré who worked in Paris in the 1920s, Brodovitch taught the application of principles of modern art and design through exposure to magazines, exhibitions, architecture, and photography.
Connections
I accept this picture has permitted me to see that effortlessness in photos can be utilized very well as displayed in Irving Penns case. This has given me more information in photography and I will apply these methods to my own work.
Comment
I accept this photo is exceptionally straightforward because of the way that there Isn't a lot happening in the photograph separated from the dark dressed man and the matte white foundation. Anyway what I respect about this picture is the highly contrasting channel that has been applied. This permits you see the heavenly difference between the high contrast tones, subsequently making the surface more noticeable and stand apart more. The outlining impact permits you to zoom in on the man and not the foundation in particular. This is finished by utilizing the perfect high contrast increment the spotless look on this photograph. This generally assists me with grasping how to outline impact for me to then ingest it into my work.
Laura Letinsky
Composition
This is a Framing image consisting of a table to view and a white tint which is portrayed around the image. On top of the white table, There seems to be food and drink scattered in the foreground, which appears to be more of a focus compared to the table due to the position of the objects, allowing you to be observant of them. The photograph seems new as it seems that it has been taken on an advanced piece of technology due to the clear capture of the framing effect on the objects, this most likely would require the use of a modern camera to capture this effect as it is a more complex subject compared to older cameras which do not focus on such details. The photograph has a fair amount of colour, but not much range as there are mainly just reds and browns for the food , purple for the drink and white for the lighting and also the table and table cloth, also including the background and tint around the image. However, others may argue that if you look very closely at the back of the table there is a hint of grey, but if so it is very faint. There is also a small amount of pink on the handkerchief and from the reflection from the white light on the drinks combined with the purple drink, which is evident but also subtle. The fact that there are no people in the image, in the photo, it makes the place seem quite, but the colour's red and purple do not create a melancholic tone to it but rather the opposite, making me seem that it is a meaningless place. Clearly, rule of thirds has been utilized in the photograph as the objects on the table in the middle is on a sweet spot, making it the most significant part of the image. The photographer has taken the photograph just slightly above than the regular eye level, to allow the viewer to be observant of the objects. It is also evident that a tripod has been used in the photo as the shadows of the image looks smoky, which is clear that a slow shutter speed has been used to create this effect , a slow shutter speed can only work on a tripod. The use of a slow shutter speed has made the shadow look more dark which greatly contrasts the whites of the image. The photographer may have used photoshop to make sure the different shades of colours to capture a perfect blend which is pleasing to the eye. Also around the image, in the distance we see the use of a white vignette, it is curving around the room which also creates leading lines.
Context
Irving Penn (June 16, 1917 – October 7, 2009) was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still life's. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issy Miyake and Clinique.
Family: Arthur Penn (younger brother); Matthew ...
Born: June 16, 1917; Plainfield, New Jersey, US
Died: October 7, 2009 (aged 92); Manhattan, ...
Occupation: Photographer
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Irving Penn (June 16, 1917 – October 7, 2009) was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still life's. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issy Miyake and Clinique.
Family: Arthur Penn (younger brother); Matthew ...
Born: June 16, 1917; Plainfield, New Jersey, US
Died: October 7, 2009 (aged 92); Manhattan, ...
Occupation: Photographer
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Connections
The reason why I have started looking at Laura Letinsky is because she standout because she uses a different technique and I believe its very fascinating. This is because she uses different objects and places them on a clean white clothed table which makes the objects stand out and overall make the image stand out compared to other photographers due to the Uniqueness within the techniques.
Comment
I believe she inspires advanced/experienced photographers as her technique I think is very advanced and hard to apply into your own work if you are a beginner. However I believe she can be an inspiration for beginners only because they can master and learn the techniques of white balance and ISO.
The reason why I have started looking at Laura Letinsky is because she standout because she uses a different technique and I believe its very fascinating. This is because she uses different objects and places them on a clean white clothed table which makes the objects stand out and overall make the image stand out compared to other photographers due to the Uniqueness within the techniques.
Comment
I believe she inspires advanced/experienced photographers as her technique I think is very advanced and hard to apply into your own work if you are a beginner. However I believe she can be an inspiration for beginners only because they can master and learn the techniques of white balance and ISO.
FRAMING Moodboard
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SHOOT PLAN
EQUIPMENT USED:
Camera Called Canon DSLR ,
White Background/sky if outside,
Phone Camera, and tripod if necessary.
White Background/sky if outside,
Phone Camera, and tripod if necessary.
Models
In some cases I will use a Model, however I will be revolving most of my work around Manchester, trying new and different techniques too. These other techniques include using bars and objects to shoot through to create the ultimate framing effect.
How many photos do you plan on taking?
I am going to take around 15 shoots, this is because I want to look at my progress and identify my weaknesses and strengths over time, thus allowing me to turn those weaknesses into strengths.
Why am I taking these Photos?
The reason why I am taking these photos is because I want to show the different and interesting things about the city Manchester capturing all the emotions and framing the scenery within. I want to take photos involving clear objects as I find them fascinating as they have different reflections, which make the photo overall more interesting.
Statement
Right now in this moment in time I have no strengths or weaknesses. This is due to the lack of photos I have produced. The reason for this is due to the fact that I am doing a completely different idea to the rest of the class. My idea Is going out and taking photos of Manchester, framing and also capturing moments. It is my responsibility to make the decision to go out and take the photos however, I unfortunately had a limited amount of time and that small amount of time was no good. The reason for this is because of my recent absents. Fortunately I had an alternative due to this point, so I took many photos while I was away. I was not fully aware of the framing technique so I had to improvise and some of the photos I had taken used the technique unintentionally, however unfortunately some didn't. This leads to the reason being that of course some of my photos linked to my research as for e.g my waterfall Image Captured the framing technique.
Next I will continue my journey by making a start within my project (Manchester Framing) And going out and taking photos, while also going into school, using my photos in photoshop in hope to achieve my full potential within photography.
Next I will continue my journey by making a start within my project (Manchester Framing) And going out and taking photos, while also going into school, using my photos in photoshop in hope to achieve my full potential within photography.
Salford Images
WORSTIn my opinion, I believe this photo is my worst. This Is Because it has not been shot professionally as the bottom of the bridge is unclear and the photo is slanted, therefore not making the photo look good.
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BESTI believe this photo is my best as in this photo the bridge is clear, showing the top and the bottom of the bridge, effectively portraying the framing technique beautifully.
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PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOMES
Capturing Background From Bridge
PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
What I intended on doing for this photoshop outcome was to initially create a darker photo, bringing more attention to the building, and the sky. As you can see in the image, the sky is more visible, showing how the light is shining over the buildings. Also the buildings are more colorful, I did this By Adding Vibrancy and saturation.
London Photos
I was extremely fortunate to be able to get these photos. Framing is a subject in which needs more precision compared to texture. As you can see in the photoshoots above, there are perfect examples of framing photography such as capturing through leaves, buildings, paths ect. I went london for the second shoot as I believe it is one of the greatest places for framing due to the high amounts of famous tour sites and landmarks. For my first shoot I didn't have many options due to the area, however after remembering my research, I took pictures of bridges and buildings, which turned out better than I expected.
SCHOOL FRAMING PHOTOS
WORST
This photo is my worst due to the fact that the ISO too high, making the photo look too bright. Because of this, it is making my photo look a bit blurry too.
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BEST
This photo is my best because the iso is perfect making the logo in the middle more visible, therefore thus having perfect colours, it makes the photo more clear and appealing the the eye.
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PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
For this photoshop outcome, I tried to focus most on the center transparent object. I did this by making the colour around the square, black and white, and making the square more vibrant.
This photo is the worst due to the fact that the focus point is not clear. This is due to many reasons. 1. The ISO is too high, making the image extremely bright. 2. The camera did not focus the photo properly, this is because the rain interfered with the auto focus , as there were water droplets on the camera and the transparent object I was Framing through.
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This photo is my best because the focus point (flower) is clear. Also the ISO Is perfect as the image is not too bright, or too dark. the rain effect unintentionally worked well, giving the photo a crystalized effect.
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PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
COMPARISON
I believe this photo is my worst. This is because as you can see the photo is very dark, therefore you not being able to see the image clearly. The reason for this is because the ISO is too low, making the picture really dim.
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I believe this photo is the best. This is because the ISO has been set properly, therefore the picture brightness being accurate to the setting. This allows the picture to be more clear to the viewer. This is good as it allows you to notice the framing technique I have used, to capture through leaves.
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SHOOT PLAN
EQUIPMENT USED:
Gel Sheets (Multi-coloured), lights, transparent sphere's, Lamps, CANON DLSR, Laptop, White Backdrop.
For Justin's Photography Work, we used transparent spheres to create the ultimate framing picture. We also used gel sheets for the different Colours, this was to give us more options when taking the photograph so it would not become repetitive and have similar results every time. We used a lamp and a white background, this was because we needed the light to go through the coloured gel sheet and shine onto the white background so that it would reflect onto the sphere. To create the effect of stepping stones, we put the spheres on white blocks, some blocks being taller than others to create steps. As you can see at the bottom we had a play around with various ways of distribution the placement of the blocks, this was necessary to find out what the best photo outcome was. To take the picture, we used a laptop and a CANON DLSR, The reason why we used both the laptop and the camera was to make the photo more clearer, also have more control over the ISO and have a insight of what the photo would look like before taking it.
DEANSGATE
This Trip was big jump from Justin's photos as I was moving from studio shots to outdoor Framing photography. For this trip we went to deansgate in town to take many pictures of various different things, such as framing through buildings, objects and railings. The reason we went on this trip was to boost our grade by adding more photos to our website.
PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
PHOTOSHOP EDITING PROCESS
FINAL PHOTOSHOP OUTCOME
This photo is the worst as the image has been taken unprofessionally. This is because as you can see the photo is very blurry and not stable. The reason for this is the camera has been moved.
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This photo is the best as the curvature of the bricks is perfect, allowing the photo to look more professional. This photo is not blurry and has great lighting, covering all parts of the image.
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Final Gallery
SNIPS/PHOTOSHOP PROCESS
Final Outcome 2.
SNIPS/PHOTOSHOP PROCESS
WHAT WENT WELL:
The thing that went well for me during these 2 photoshop outcomes was that I was successfully able to create a geometric design for these images, also being able to colour grade them, adding HDR Toning and grading as well.
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WHAT I COULD IMPROVE ON:
The thing that went wrong for me was that I was unable to get rid of the middle line in both of the outcomes. The reason for this is that part is very time consuming and I had no know skill in doing so after wasting a lot of time trying to. If I was to get rid of the line I would have only been able to do 1 photoshop outcome, due to the time loss.
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HOW IT LINKS TO MY RESEARCHERS.
In my opinion I believe my work does relate to the researchers as there is a similarity between the overall concept of what I am doing in framing. However I am mainly doing geometric shapes at the moment so my work right now is more related to my mood- boards rather than my researchers. However this being said, I have implemented my knowledge of the researchers in my work during my early stages of Framing photography.
EVALUATION
Framing is an essential aspect of photography that allows photographers to create visually compelling and engaging images. Camera techniques play a crucial role in achieving effective framing. This evaluation aims to assess the significance of framing in photography and explore the impact of various camera techniques on framing.
- Composition and Subject Placement: Camera techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, and symmetry greatly influence the composition and subject placement within the frame. The rule of thirds divides the frame into a grid, helping photographers position the main subject along the intersecting lines or at the points of interest, creating balance and visual appeal. Leading lines guide the viewer's eye towards the subject, adding depth and leading to a stronger composition. Symmetry can also enhance framing by creating a harmonious balance between elements.
- Perspective and Depth: Camera techniques like viewpoint and focal length significantly contribute to framing by manipulating perspective and depth. Choosing a unique viewpoint, such as a low-angle or high-angle perspective, can provide a fresh and interesting interpretation of the subject. Additionally, varying the focal length, whether wide-angle or telephoto, alters the perceived depth of the scene, allowing photographers to emphasize or compress elements within the frame for effective framing.
- Framing Elements: Camera techniques help photographers incorporate framing elements that add context, depth, and visual interest to the image. These elements may include natural frames like arches, windows, or tree branches that surround the subject and draw attention to it. Utilizing foreground elements, such as rocks, flowers, or people, can enhance depth and provide a sense of scale within the frame. The effective use of these framing elements can create a stronger connection between the subject and the overall composition.
- Depth of Field and Focus: Camera techniques such as aperture control and selective focus influence framing by controlling the depth of field and drawing attention to the subject. By using a wide aperture (small f-number), photographers can create a shallow depth of field, effectively isolating the subject from the background and emphasizing its importance within the frame. Selective focus allows for intentional blurring of non-essential elements, further guiding the viewer's attention to the subject.
- Aspect Ratios and Cropping: Camera techniques also play a role in determining the aspect ratio and cropping of the final image, affecting the overall framing. Choosing different aspect ratios, such as square, 4:3, or panoramic, can impact the composition and visual storytelling. Additionally, careful cropping in post-processing can help refine the framing, removing distracting elements and improving the overall balance and focus of the image.