1. To do multiple imagery you firstly need to get a camera and format it as normal.
2. Once you have done this you need to take a subject and photograph it at different angles and lengths - it doesn't matter if your shots look similar or are really different. (It's good to work with a 3 x 4 grid, so try to get 12 photos for every piece you want to do as a good starting point).
3. After you are happy with the photos you have taken, download them. Open the images in Photoshop and re-size them fit on a blank document in the way you desire.
4. Drag the photos on the blank document and position them on the page evenly before you flatten the image and adjust the levels and curves.
5. You can now save and print.
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Researched Photographers: 2
Photographer 2: Claire Harrison
About this photographer
Claire Harrison is an international London based photographer specialising in hair, beauty and fashion. She has worked with some of the most prestigious clients all around the world for her work which "demonstrates a flair in her ability to use light creatively to shape photos that jump out with energy". Harrison has a unique style which I feel sets her apart from others in her field of work and her imaginative compositions are something that has really helped her establish herself in the industry.
Why have I picked this photographer?
I have chosen Claire Harrison as a photographer to research further as her work is something really different that caught my attention. I love the way she photographs - all of her work have this feminine, flirty vibe about them that is really refreshing. Her work also contains a lot of sophistication and glamour, something that will be valuable to me in my project too. Her commercial work also looks at close up shots of certain parts of the face or body when trying to promote and product, and this is something that has inspired me to look at doing the same. Her compositions are often fun and the sets she works one are colourful and full of personality - this makes the photographs more interesting for the viewer. Her use of lightening in photos is another thing that really caught my eye and is something I would like to experiment with in my own work.
I love the flirty, feminine vibe that this photo has. I think the pastel colours my the photo soft and pretty, yet the expression of the model has helped to add a slightly more seductive slant on the photo. The use of props here as certainly added to the overall look and feel of the photo - this is something I haven't really consider for my project yet as I have been so focused on the makeup, but it is something I would like to experiment with. Texture is something very present in the photo as well such as the shine on the hair and matte skin - this is something that I feel is important as it adds subtle accents to certain parts of the parts of the photo without making it too chaotic or adding distraction. I normally like to work on a very sterile background as I think anything else can cause too much of a distraction, however here I think it has worked well and added to the editorial feel of the photo. I think it would be interesting to experiment with this myself.
I think this shot is rather simple but very effective - it has inspired me to look at photographing only a certain part of the face to emphasize a cosmetic product, in this case, the lipstick. I love the texture that has been shown up on the shot with the shine on the lipstick. I think the photo is modern with the chilli being used in the mouth - the colour also adds a nice contrast. I love the simplicity of the shot and the way nothing can really be given away in terms of emotion as there is nothing to see in the eyes - this thought has given me inspiration to photograph eyes like this and to see how the makeup and expression in them changes the feel of the photo.
I love the lightening use here in this photo and the use of two images transposed on top of each other. The way the lightening has been used to highlight the models face in amongst everything else in the photo is really effective - it has added a focal point to chaotic and busy image. The expression in the look is strong as is the pose, and the eyes have a really have a dominate loo about them (even without them making contact with camera). The bright colours used around the eyes has helped to make the eyes stand out and as with the red on the lips. The photo of the sea that has been transposed on the top has changed the vibe of the photo and I think made it slightly tropical and summery - it would be interesting to experiment this effect with different backgrounds and patterns.
This final photo that I found I think is a modern twist on a classic beauty look. Red lips and nails have always been a must have statement in the world of makeup and there are classic beauty shots of this. This photo however has provide a interesting modern twist on the classic adding a 'weird' and 'ugly' element to the photo with the smudged lipstick and the strong expression. I love the simplicity of the shot and the sterile background used. I like how the makeup look itself is very simple as this doesn't make the look too 'messy' with the already 'messy' makeup. I also like how the make is made to look smudged, it also still remains perfect. The effected used to make the red colour look like it is 'dripping' down the models face would be interesting to experiment with on different parts of the face and using different makeup.
Influence
I find Claire Harrison's work very influential and inspiration to my own project. Her fresh and contemporary style is something that I strive for in my own work. I love how she channels the female gender in her work and brings them out as strong, fierce characters, but still touches on the softer, more gentle side too. I think her modern slant makes her stand out from other photographers I have looked at and therefore this again is something that I want to bring to my own work.
Summary
I love Harrison's fun compositions and as this is something I haven't ever really explored in my own work I have been inspired to do so - this can make the final piece visually more interesting. The idea of using femininity in different ways is something else that really stood out for me in her work too. I love how she makes the female character strong, fierce and independent, yet still is able to being across the fun, flirty, feminine side too. This is a contemporary idea that could arguably be controversial (this is something that I think would make my own portfolio stand out).
About this photographer
Claire Harrison is an international London based photographer specialising in hair, beauty and fashion. She has worked with some of the most prestigious clients all around the world for her work which "demonstrates a flair in her ability to use light creatively to shape photos that jump out with energy". Harrison has a unique style which I feel sets her apart from others in her field of work and her imaginative compositions are something that has really helped her establish herself in the industry.
Why have I picked this photographer?
I have chosen Claire Harrison as a photographer to research further as her work is something really different that caught my attention. I love the way she photographs - all of her work have this feminine, flirty vibe about them that is really refreshing. Her work also contains a lot of sophistication and glamour, something that will be valuable to me in my project too. Her commercial work also looks at close up shots of certain parts of the face or body when trying to promote and product, and this is something that has inspired me to look at doing the same. Her compositions are often fun and the sets she works one are colourful and full of personality - this makes the photographs more interesting for the viewer. Her use of lightening in photos is another thing that really caught my eye and is something I would like to experiment with in my own work.
I love the flirty, feminine vibe that this photo has. I think the pastel colours my the photo soft and pretty, yet the expression of the model has helped to add a slightly more seductive slant on the photo. The use of props here as certainly added to the overall look and feel of the photo - this is something I haven't really consider for my project yet as I have been so focused on the makeup, but it is something I would like to experiment with. Texture is something very present in the photo as well such as the shine on the hair and matte skin - this is something that I feel is important as it adds subtle accents to certain parts of the parts of the photo without making it too chaotic or adding distraction. I normally like to work on a very sterile background as I think anything else can cause too much of a distraction, however here I think it has worked well and added to the editorial feel of the photo. I think it would be interesting to experiment with this myself.
I think this shot is rather simple but very effective - it has inspired me to look at photographing only a certain part of the face to emphasize a cosmetic product, in this case, the lipstick. I love the texture that has been shown up on the shot with the shine on the lipstick. I think the photo is modern with the chilli being used in the mouth - the colour also adds a nice contrast. I love the simplicity of the shot and the way nothing can really be given away in terms of emotion as there is nothing to see in the eyes - this thought has given me inspiration to photograph eyes like this and to see how the makeup and expression in them changes the feel of the photo.
I love the lightening use here in this photo and the use of two images transposed on top of each other. The way the lightening has been used to highlight the models face in amongst everything else in the photo is really effective - it has added a focal point to chaotic and busy image. The expression in the look is strong as is the pose, and the eyes have a really have a dominate loo about them (even without them making contact with camera). The bright colours used around the eyes has helped to make the eyes stand out and as with the red on the lips. The photo of the sea that has been transposed on the top has changed the vibe of the photo and I think made it slightly tropical and summery - it would be interesting to experiment this effect with different backgrounds and patterns.
Influence
I find Claire Harrison's work very influential and inspiration to my own project. Her fresh and contemporary style is something that I strive for in my own work. I love how she channels the female gender in her work and brings them out as strong, fierce characters, but still touches on the softer, more gentle side too. I think her modern slant makes her stand out from other photographers I have looked at and therefore this again is something that I want to bring to my own work.
Summary
I love Harrison's fun compositions and as this is something I haven't ever really explored in my own work I have been inspired to do so - this can make the final piece visually more interesting. The idea of using femininity in different ways is something else that really stood out for me in her work too. I love how she makes the female character strong, fierce and independent, yet still is able to being across the fun, flirty, feminine side too. This is a contemporary idea that could arguably be controversial (this is something that I think would make my own portfolio stand out).
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Image Bank - Multiple Imagery
Multiple imagery is an interesting effect where you can photograph an object multiple times at a different angle and then put them together in a gird. This allows for focus on more details such as that seen in the watch photo and bag photo. It can also make the image look distorted (like in the forth photo on the stairs) or random and irregular like that of the first photo where the same plant has been photographed repeated times. Colour is another way the multiple imagery can be shown, like that of the last photo.
I really liked this last photo that I found. I love the way that the colour has changed through out each different image taken and each different section of the image is apart of the same view. I think this is an interesting way to look at the photo and makes it more visually dynamic to look at. There has almost been a rainbow effect created in terms of the colour.
I also really like the second photo that I found of the watch. I love the way it's been sorted in to the grid and how each individual image has looked at or focused on different details on the watch. I like the way the photographer has really thought about the different angles at which they could photograph the watch and the composition of the over all final piece. There is a pattern in the way the individual images have been arranged too and this has made it pleasing for the eye to look at. The lightening used when photographing the watch rally highlighted and accentuated certain parts of the watch an this again has added emphasis to some of the details on it, like the owl design for example.
Researched Photographers: 1
Photographer one: Iain Crawford
About this photographer
Iain Crawford grew up in Africa and Malaysia and developed a passion for photography at an early age. After moving for London, he left and spent several years living and working in New York, he is now based back in London but continues to work internationally as a photographer. "Iain loves to capture images that have a strong graphic and textural quality, often searching out the graphical symmetry in chaos, while still maintaining the personality and emotion of the subject." He has shot for some of the biggest brands in the world during his career and is renounced for the contemporary look and fresh, modern vibe all his work boasts.
Why have I picked this photographer?
I have chosen Iain Crawford as a photographer that I want to research further as I find his work very inspirational and unique. I particularly love his collection of work combining beauty and movement called 'beauty: kinetic'. I love the way he has combined make-up and movement together to create some really interesting compositions. This is something that I would like to try myself in my own work and it is also something that I think would present the opportunity to use some of the techniques I have learned in class I would like, hence giving me the chance to expand my portfolio and add variation.
Evaluation
Here is one shot from Crawford's kinetic series that I particularly like. I love the way water here has been used as the movement element of the shot and the look and feel this has given the photo. The positioning and expression of the model is strong and her eyes has been left less exposed with the water and this adds a focal point - working with makeup as my topic I think the eyes are something important to keep focal as more often than not I will be working with the face. The eyeshadow here as also added to this as it is so bright in comparison to other colours in the shot and against the sterile background used. This photo has definitely inspired me to do something with other materials such as water or potentially powder paint that I can use to add movement with in a photo and achieve the same contemporary editorial feel about my work.
This is a shot from Crawford's classic beauty series of work. I like the more traditional feel this photo has in terms of taking a beautiful beauty shot, but love the modern twist it has been given with the makeup design itself. Simplicity is certainly something I strive for in my work, keeping things neat and tidy and ensuring there is a clear focal point to the photo and this is something that I can see here. I love the angle at which the photo has been taken and the definition this has given the face - this is something important when photographing makeup as it compliments the overall look. Personally I love here how the model has been done up to 'blend' in with the background colour used - this is something I have attempted to make work before and this shot has inspired me to try it again. The focus is predominately on the eyes as it is the darkest part of the photo, really contrasting with everything else that is white. I like the cool and collected expression of the model - expression is another really important thing to consider when photographing makeup and doing portraiture work like this as it can change the entire overall feel of the image. Clashes in textures have been used in the photo so that other parts of the image are not lost within all the white used such as the shine on the head accessory and the gloss on the lips This is something I am going to bare in mind with my own work in order to create subtle accentuation on certain parts of a photograph that doesn't distract too much from the focal point.
This photo has really caught my attention for the contemporary and modern direction that the makeup has gone in. I love the combination of abstract art and makeup and think the overall photo has turned out beautifully. I think the contrast in colour is very striking and vibrant. I like how no real makeup has been used here and instead it is all done using paints - it gives a very modern, chic vibe about the photo. The expression of the model is key here. I think clashes with all the chaotic and colour in the photo as her expression is very soft and angelic. This kind of contrast is something that I would like to combine into my own work. As mentioned I plan on doing a lot portraiture work and therefore the expression is essential as it can change the overall photo dramatically. I am very inspired to try something modern and unusual like this.
I love the fact that this shot is taken in black and white. I think it gives a very 50s/60s feel about it - this in turn makes me think of more classic beauty shots. I think the black and white being used in this photo makes it very striking. I adore the expression of the model! - I think she looks very sexy yet feminine at the same time. The eyes are really captivating in the shot and draw the viewer in to look at them. Again there is a noted contrast, this time between the makeup on the face (dramatic eyes and soft natural lips). This has added to the feel of the photo as the pose is also quite seductive, yet the natural elements of the makeup have helped to soften this. I really like the sheer look the skin has been given - I always think beauty shots look better in black and white (typically) especially when trying to make the photo flawless like here with the skin. This can also be seen with the shine on the hair. This photo has definitely inspired to look at doing some classic beauty shots and perhaps to make them look like they are from a certain time period (like the 60s for example) as opposed to giving it the modern twist. This way I can expand my photography portfolio and gain experience photographing something from a different time that would naturally have a different look and feel, adding variation in my work and displaying ability to work in black and white too.
Influence
Iain Crawford's work has really inspired me for ideas for my own personal project. I love the feel all of his photos with the energy and the contemporary vibe they have. I think Crawford really knows how to work with his models in order to direct them into getting the best possible shot - the expression on their faces is always perfect for creating the right effect in the photo and he has a way of really capturing the model at the best angle to accentuate their features and compliment the face structure. He does this using light, shadow and colour. This is something that I want to achieve in my own project. His work is also very modern in terms of the beauty looks he uses in his photography. I really like this about his work as it is an area of beauty/makeup photography that I am particularly interested in.
Summary
Overall, Crawford's work is something that has really inspired and interested me. His work caught my attention as the execution of his pieces are like that of what I would like to achieve myself. Upon researching his work my opinion has remained the same and I have become more inspired into looking at beauty photography using various different materials other than just makeup to get the desired effect that I want in a photo, as well as looking at how I can use light in photos to my advantage. His work is fun and yet still sophisticated 'beauty' look about it, as well as looking at different aspects of beauty that might not necessarily be considered 'beautiful'. This is a very modern idea of beauty and makeup photography and something that I wish to explore myself.
About this photographer
Iain Crawford grew up in Africa and Malaysia and developed a passion for photography at an early age. After moving for London, he left and spent several years living and working in New York, he is now based back in London but continues to work internationally as a photographer. "Iain loves to capture images that have a strong graphic and textural quality, often searching out the graphical symmetry in chaos, while still maintaining the personality and emotion of the subject." He has shot for some of the biggest brands in the world during his career and is renounced for the contemporary look and fresh, modern vibe all his work boasts.
Why have I picked this photographer?
I have chosen Iain Crawford as a photographer that I want to research further as I find his work very inspirational and unique. I particularly love his collection of work combining beauty and movement called 'beauty: kinetic'. I love the way he has combined make-up and movement together to create some really interesting compositions. This is something that I would like to try myself in my own work and it is also something that I think would present the opportunity to use some of the techniques I have learned in class I would like, hence giving me the chance to expand my portfolio and add variation.
Evaluation
Here is one shot from Crawford's kinetic series that I particularly like. I love the way water here has been used as the movement element of the shot and the look and feel this has given the photo. The positioning and expression of the model is strong and her eyes has been left less exposed with the water and this adds a focal point - working with makeup as my topic I think the eyes are something important to keep focal as more often than not I will be working with the face. The eyeshadow here as also added to this as it is so bright in comparison to other colours in the shot and against the sterile background used. This photo has definitely inspired me to do something with other materials such as water or potentially powder paint that I can use to add movement with in a photo and achieve the same contemporary editorial feel about my work.
This is a shot from Crawford's classic beauty series of work. I like the more traditional feel this photo has in terms of taking a beautiful beauty shot, but love the modern twist it has been given with the makeup design itself. Simplicity is certainly something I strive for in my work, keeping things neat and tidy and ensuring there is a clear focal point to the photo and this is something that I can see here. I love the angle at which the photo has been taken and the definition this has given the face - this is something important when photographing makeup as it compliments the overall look. Personally I love here how the model has been done up to 'blend' in with the background colour used - this is something I have attempted to make work before and this shot has inspired me to try it again. The focus is predominately on the eyes as it is the darkest part of the photo, really contrasting with everything else that is white. I like the cool and collected expression of the model - expression is another really important thing to consider when photographing makeup and doing portraiture work like this as it can change the entire overall feel of the image. Clashes in textures have been used in the photo so that other parts of the image are not lost within all the white used such as the shine on the head accessory and the gloss on the lips This is something I am going to bare in mind with my own work in order to create subtle accentuation on certain parts of a photograph that doesn't distract too much from the focal point.
This photo has really caught my attention for the contemporary and modern direction that the makeup has gone in. I love the combination of abstract art and makeup and think the overall photo has turned out beautifully. I think the contrast in colour is very striking and vibrant. I like how no real makeup has been used here and instead it is all done using paints - it gives a very modern, chic vibe about the photo. The expression of the model is key here. I think clashes with all the chaotic and colour in the photo as her expression is very soft and angelic. This kind of contrast is something that I would like to combine into my own work. As mentioned I plan on doing a lot portraiture work and therefore the expression is essential as it can change the overall photo dramatically. I am very inspired to try something modern and unusual like this.
I love the fact that this shot is taken in black and white. I think it gives a very 50s/60s feel about it - this in turn makes me think of more classic beauty shots. I think the black and white being used in this photo makes it very striking. I adore the expression of the model! - I think she looks very sexy yet feminine at the same time. The eyes are really captivating in the shot and draw the viewer in to look at them. Again there is a noted contrast, this time between the makeup on the face (dramatic eyes and soft natural lips). This has added to the feel of the photo as the pose is also quite seductive, yet the natural elements of the makeup have helped to soften this. I really like the sheer look the skin has been given - I always think beauty shots look better in black and white (typically) especially when trying to make the photo flawless like here with the skin. This can also be seen with the shine on the hair. This photo has definitely inspired to look at doing some classic beauty shots and perhaps to make them look like they are from a certain time period (like the 60s for example) as opposed to giving it the modern twist. This way I can expand my photography portfolio and gain experience photographing something from a different time that would naturally have a different look and feel, adding variation in my work and displaying ability to work in black and white too.
Influence
Iain Crawford's work has really inspired me for ideas for my own personal project. I love the feel all of his photos with the energy and the contemporary vibe they have. I think Crawford really knows how to work with his models in order to direct them into getting the best possible shot - the expression on their faces is always perfect for creating the right effect in the photo and he has a way of really capturing the model at the best angle to accentuate their features and compliment the face structure. He does this using light, shadow and colour. This is something that I want to achieve in my own project. His work is also very modern in terms of the beauty looks he uses in his photography. I really like this about his work as it is an area of beauty/makeup photography that I am particularly interested in.
Summary
Overall, Crawford's work is something that has really inspired and interested me. His work caught my attention as the execution of his pieces are like that of what I would like to achieve myself. Upon researching his work my opinion has remained the same and I have become more inspired into looking at beauty photography using various different materials other than just makeup to get the desired effect that I want in a photo, as well as looking at how I can use light in photos to my advantage. His work is fun and yet still sophisticated 'beauty' look about it, as well as looking at different aspects of beauty that might not necessarily be considered 'beautiful'. This is a very modern idea of beauty and makeup photography and something that I wish to explore myself.
Monday, 30 September 2013
Work Diary - Blurring
Shoot Evaluation
Today we looked at the blurring technique. The is a technique that I was already eager to try and looking through examples on the internet I found I loved the effects that could be created and it got me thinking about ways I could incorporate this technique into my own personal project.
I was working in the studio today for this technique - the set up was a bit harder than normal as the camera and lightening needed to be set differently, but once I had understood how it needed to be it became fairly easy. It was difficult, again at first, when directing my model so that she stood where I needed her to in the light, but once I had established the right angle and lightening this again was easy. I think it is a technique that needs so trial and error to begin with.
Here are two photos that I like from today's shoot:
This photo is one that I liked as the blurring effect has worked well. I asked my model to move around in an irregular fashion - I like the way you can seeing in the effect where she started and where she moved too. I love how the black background has really made my subject model stand out - this is valuable to me as if I chose to do this with my personal project I need to know the makeup stands out well. You can see her face in more than one part of the shot and this has brought across different expressions and emotions.
I think that this is probably my favourite photo from today. I asked my model to use the light on her phone as the source of movement - I got this idea looking on existing images on the internet. I really like the effect that the light has given and he potential it has to move in a shot. I think I would like to revisit this photo and look at possibly using more lights in the shot and keeping my model as still as possible. I love how bright the light looks against the background and I think it would be nice to experiment with neon colours too.
How I could use this technique in my own project
I really enjoyed this technique and the effects that it gives. However because my project is makeup I think I will I find it hard to photograph the makeup as it obviously look blurred. This however could work well with an abstract look. I think if I only looked at movement with light and kept my model still I could get a nice effect. Alternatively I think using makeup itself as the subject could work e.g. photograph makeup 'falling' or 'spilling'.
Today we looked at the blurring technique. The is a technique that I was already eager to try and looking through examples on the internet I found I loved the effects that could be created and it got me thinking about ways I could incorporate this technique into my own personal project.
I was working in the studio today for this technique - the set up was a bit harder than normal as the camera and lightening needed to be set differently, but once I had understood how it needed to be it became fairly easy. It was difficult, again at first, when directing my model so that she stood where I needed her to in the light, but once I had established the right angle and lightening this again was easy. I think it is a technique that needs so trial and error to begin with.
Here are two photos that I like from today's shoot:
This photo is one that I liked as the blurring effect has worked well. I asked my model to move around in an irregular fashion - I like the way you can seeing in the effect where she started and where she moved too. I love how the black background has really made my subject model stand out - this is valuable to me as if I chose to do this with my personal project I need to know the makeup stands out well. You can see her face in more than one part of the shot and this has brought across different expressions and emotions.
I think that this is probably my favourite photo from today. I asked my model to use the light on her phone as the source of movement - I got this idea looking on existing images on the internet. I really like the effect that the light has given and he potential it has to move in a shot. I think I would like to revisit this photo and look at possibly using more lights in the shot and keeping my model as still as possible. I love how bright the light looks against the background and I think it would be nice to experiment with neon colours too.
How I could use this technique in my own project
I really enjoyed this technique and the effects that it gives. However because my project is makeup I think I will I find it hard to photograph the makeup as it obviously look blurred. This however could work well with an abstract look. I think if I only looked at movement with light and kept my model still I could get a nice effect. Alternatively I think using makeup itself as the subject could work e.g. photograph makeup 'falling' or 'spilling'.
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Technique Page - Blurring
1. You firstly need to ensure that you have your camera set up correctly. You must ensure that you have the camera set on a long shutter speed (this allows the movement to be captured in the shot) as well as making sure that your camera is set to the 'white balance' option (not the usual 'flash' option). We set it to this option so it matches the lighting source and reduces and redness in the picture.
2. Now, you need to make sure the studio is set up correctly too (note, this a technique which could also be done outside on location depending on what you're shooting). Using a black background, you must ensure that your background is protected from the light - you can do this using a polystyrene board. You must also set up a continuous light source using the red light.
3. You will now be ready to take your photos.
Image Bank - Blurring
Blurring in photography is when the photo taken where movement is present - it is not when something in the photo is taken out of focus. As you can see from the examples that I collected the blurring effect really allows for there to be one main focal point in the image as everything becomes blurred out. Colour can be very predominate in blurring photography as the colours in the image can blur or 'run' together, creating a interesting effect and making the colour bolder as it gives opportunity for contrast to be created. Blurring the photo can make the picture look really busy in some cases such as the first and last image, but in other cases (like with the remaining images I found) it provide a more sterile environment which accentuates a focal point in the picture.
My favourite picture that I found is the fairground one. I love the colour and the way the movement has accentuated this and made the colours 'run' into each other. The centre of the ride remains the focal point as this is only still part of the image - the moving part of the ride has created the blur in the shot. I particularly like this image as there was a lot of bright light on the ride too and this has created an illuminating effect around the ride and on the sky which looks pretty. Because of all the lighting and colour in the shot the picture has ended up being quite busy.
Another photo that I particularly liked was the first image, which again is one of the busier shots. I love the effect that the colour gives just like in the fairground photograph. The image has remained in focus in the foreground and the source of movement in the image is of the bus - I like the way the bus has blurred across the entire picture. There is also sources of light in the image too which has, again, given chance for more blurring in the shot. I like the atmosphere and the way the bus has been photographed in a busy street in London where it would normally be found, like with the fairground image too, the movement is totally natural and not staged/planned.
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