Taking Photography (U8: P3,M3)
P3 (U8): Manipulate camera settings to control exposure and focus
Evidence of setting up the location and using equipment: reflector, tripod, camera, stand light
Camera settings
Within the images taken, I was able to use a variety of lighting setups in order to gain the best final result. I used direct light for the washing basket images in order to ensure the focus of the photo was in a suitable key light, allowing the audience to focus solely on the subject of the image. Interestingly, I was able to use a mixture of high and side lights alongside a reflector in order to balance the image's lighting, reduce shadows and diffuse harsh lighting of the room's lights (e.g. overhead ceiling lights). Finally, I did not use any backlight setups as this would be counter-productive for my photoshoot and give a silhouette image as a result which was not the impact I wished to portray.
Contact sheet
For the images taken, I was able to use a Canon camera in order to capture the scene I had previously set up for the shoot. This camera was able to hold and store the images via the SD card which had been slotted into the camera before shooting, this card can hold many pictures at a time so I was able to use the camera and take a large quantity of photos before having to transfer them onto a different device. I used a single memory card instead of dual cards, while having two memory cards will help ensure the work isn't lost if something fails, it wasn't necessary for my photoshoot. The photoshoot took place over a short period and therefore was unlikely to lose the images stored in the card. When moving the images onto a desktop I was able to use an SD card reader and plug this into the back of the computer to automatically transfer the photos. Once the images were on my desktop I could transfer the file onto various software applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Blogger in order to share the images with others. These images could also be alternatively uploaded to social media networks such as Twitter alongside a news headline for the article I have written. The images captured will work well together with my article by displaying the topics discussed.
M3 (U8): Apply different compositional techniques to the photographs taken
In this image I have balanced the image for viewers. This is a neutral shot which uses contrasting colours between the wall and floor in order to add dimension to the final photograph. This image will be suitable for the article as it clearly demonstrates the topics being discussed within the news story, helping illustrate the mass amounts of clothing we as individuals obtain.
This image is similar to the one above but pictures the basket of clothes spilling over which perfectly demonstrates the issue discussed by showing the over- accumulation of clothes we have. The rule of thirds as well as leading lines have been used here in order to produce an interesting image for the viewers. However, the other image might be more suitable as it has been better lit whereas this one appears darker, this could be fixed in editing but might not be of a high enough quality.
The image above is a photo of shopping bags to represent the fast fashion brands people often shop from. This helps depict and better visualise the brands which have been discussed within the article, making it a suitable image. The use of bright colours allows the photo to appear more interesting to the target audience as they will find it more engaging and the recognisable logos will help develop their understanding of the article. Finally, I have used leading lines through the use of these bags in order to create somewhat of a focal point in the upper left corner, drawing the reader's attention in the general direction of the logos.
For these portrait images, I have taken them in a vertical way by adjusting the camera placement. The lighting has been adjusted between taking the first image and the next two, you can see a clear change in the warmth of the lighting as I wanted to portray the coolness of this topic in a sense. The article is trying to persuade readers into not to buy from fast fashion and by making the lighting harsh and cool-toned, these images better portray the emotions the audience will be reflecting. The aperture has been adjusted here to slightly blur the background to ensure audiences focus on the model within the foreground.
The image above has been taken from a lower angle/ perspective in order to maintain the focus on the subject of the photo, the bags. This action shot allows the setting to be seen in context and better relates to the reader. Interestingly, the rule of thirds has been used here by placing the two primary subjects on the left and right of the model who appear in the centre, wearing dull coloured clothing as to not distract from the colourful bags, ensure audience attention is not misplaced.
In this image the shutter speed has been clearly adjusted in order to capture the bags falling around the subject. They appear blurry, creating a framing affect for the image. The model appear in the centre of the frame to maintain balance and help the audience better focus on the desired subject while adding some artistic flare to the photo which I believe the young target audience would appreciate and possibly relate to better.
In the image seen above, the model photograph has been shot from a low angle (worm's eye view) in a new location, allowing the clothing to be shown from a different perspective, adding depth to the image. The subject has been placed in the centre of the frame as this is naturally where the audience will look when first gazing upon the picture and therefore instantly engage the viewer. The aperture has been adjusted in order to slightly blur the background, bringing the model into further focus as a result.
This image pictures the model smelling the flowers, this is a good representational image for the article as it has a heavy focus on the environment and by showing the beauties of nature it helps the audience sympathise and re-evaluate their decisions. The rule of thirds has been used here to place the primary focal point in the centre in order to draw additional attention toward it.
Finally, another new location can be seen in this photo. The image has levels of symmetry as all the hangers are cohesive and the clothes somewhat blend into one. The rule of thirds can be identified as the hangers appearing on the horizon line and levelling out the overall image in order to appear more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
This new location allowed me to take more photos within the context of the article. This image doesn't use any compositional techniques that are too obvious but the straight and sharp lines used within the image make it appear balanced and pleasing for the viewers.
This image uses symmetry in order to appear aesthetically pleasing for the viewers, the warm lighting allows the image to appear more welcoming and familiar for the audience.
These images have been taken in the sales section of the store in order to illustrate the issues in real time, this shows the impact of fast fashion as it is a scene the audience are familiar with. The rule of thirds has been used by placing the price in the centre of the image to ensure the audiences attention was drawn here.
This image uses aperture in order to blur the backgrounds and focus on the manaquin in the image. She has been placed in the centre to ensure the primary focus of the image is on her, this is another way to put the articles words into context as this shows the clothing being worn.
Finally, this image pictures the sign of the store primarily spoken about in the article. This image is clear and the red stands out well against the blue contrasting background. The aperture has been adjusted in order to focus on the sign and blur the background.
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