Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Evaluation
In this project our aim was to successfully create a photo book on our own ideas and images.
This was a fun and challenging task but it really helped me to understand and experiment with new techniques. I used a Holga lens turret to take my images which created a very different, funky style of photos (a layered style).
The Holga lens has such a wide variety of filters and lens styles. In my book I used a lot of the photos which were taken with the lens that splits the image into five pieces almost like a kaleidoscope does.
The lens opened up a whole new way of taking photos and also helped me decide on the title of 'The Obscure', the book has been set out in a way to make it seem strange and not quite clear to what everything is and Holga lens works very well for that effect.
My idea for this project developed when I bought the Holga lens and had a go at using it, the idea soon developed when I understood what the lens was capable of taking and all the amazing filters to choose from and use.
Although the lens was great it also came with many problems such as lighting and the sensitivity, it took me a while to get used to the conditions before shooting for my final images was even an option.
My first few shoots using this lens were not great, they were over exposed and very blurred, the photos and there quality were not up to good standards.
The ISO on the camera had to be set to 3200 and the shutter speed had to be quite fast as the lens is open and letting in light all the time. The Holga lens was a very challenging piece of equipment to use and it was something that I had not used before. When using the lens the lighting wasn't the only issue, the lens filters were also hard to get to grips with because it changed the image completely.
Artists that helped me choose the Holga lens and inspired me to make the book were artists such as Gilles et Dada who creates image that repeat certain features of the models body parts, Gilles doesn't use a Holga lens but he digitally manipulates his images to an extent that it relates to what the Holga lens turret can do.
This was a fun and challenging task but it really helped me to understand and experiment with new techniques. I used a Holga lens turret to take my images which created a very different, funky style of photos (a layered style).
The Holga lens has such a wide variety of filters and lens styles. In my book I used a lot of the photos which were taken with the lens that splits the image into five pieces almost like a kaleidoscope does.
The lens opened up a whole new way of taking photos and also helped me decide on the title of 'The Obscure', the book has been set out in a way to make it seem strange and not quite clear to what everything is and Holga lens works very well for that effect.
My idea for this project developed when I bought the Holga lens and had a go at using it, the idea soon developed when I understood what the lens was capable of taking and all the amazing filters to choose from and use.
Although the lens was great it also came with many problems such as lighting and the sensitivity, it took me a while to get used to the conditions before shooting for my final images was even an option.
My first few shoots using this lens were not great, they were over exposed and very blurred, the photos and there quality were not up to good standards.
The ISO on the camera had to be set to 3200 and the shutter speed had to be quite fast as the lens is open and letting in light all the time. The Holga lens was a very challenging piece of equipment to use and it was something that I had not used before. When using the lens the lighting wasn't the only issue, the lens filters were also hard to get to grips with because it changed the image completely.
Artists that helped me choose the Holga lens and inspired me to make the book were artists such as Gilles et Dada who creates image that repeat certain features of the models body parts, Gilles doesn't use a Holga lens but he digitally manipulates his images to an extent that it relates to what the Holga lens turret can do.
Friday, 13 February 2015
Research Artists
Jason Fulford & Tamara Shopsin
Fulford & Shopsin inspired me to create my book in the same style and layout with a small sized book and simple photo positioning.
The work inside their book is very good and has made me think about my placement of colours and page layouts.
The work inside their book is very good and has made me think about my placement of colours and page layouts.
For example the picture above is a great layout of colour images and they contrast well against each other. The holga lens I am using will split the colour photos take into 5. Towards the end of the book I use colours in that style and it creates a whole new image and looks unique.
The objects that the artists have used against the opposite photo link really well, their ideas have inspired me to look at random objects such as everyday items or the spontaneous, random objects.
I have been looking at singular objects like cabinets and bottles to take photos of and strategically take the photo to a good standard using the Holga lens's variety of filters and lens.
Some are a 2, 3 and 4 of the same photos in one.
These artists have definitely played a big part in the creation of my book and the ideas that I will use or develop upon in my own unique way with the use of the Holga lens.
Gilles et Dada
Dada's work of digitally manipulating his images in fragments is the closest work I can know of that will looking anything like my Holga photos.
The Holga lens focuses on one area and multiplies it by the amount you choose (2,3,4and5).
Dadas work has been quite inspiring when it comes to portraits using the Holga lens because his work is so unusual and unique it has helped me to understand the all the different uses of the lens. By studying his work it has had an impact when it comes to the style of portrait photography in my book, not only that but also the editing side of things such as manipulating a piece of the image to make it stronger.
Dada has used filters and by the looks of it he has also been using a longer exposure in some of his images, I will take this on board when thinking about shooting my filtered images.
Dada has creatively inspired me with his techniques and bold photos.
He uses studio backdrops and conditions in his work whereas I am heading the opposite direction and looking for different locations where I can find some random objects.
Gilles et Dada has helped me understand the way I will go about taking my portraits and studio work.
William Eggleston
Eggleston's simple photo's and everyday areas and objects he photographs have inspired the style and way I will look at things. My photos will be in the simplistic style of Eggleston's.
It will be on the everyday and random things in life that are around you, just a simple style like Eggleston's work.
Every day areas such as garages, car washes or just buildings around the local area.
Cars, car parks and urban shopping centres.
aesthetic lighting, contrasts and placement of the images is a key technique that I will try and use.
Eggleston has many great images that have inspired me to create my book and what to base it on.
Thursday, 12 February 2015
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