Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Update term 2 portfolio ideas - First Photoshoot

First Photoshoot.

So I've changed my ideas from fashion photography more along the lines of the dark side of fashion mainly gothic photography.
These Photographs were taken beginning of April . My photographs are scary, im thinking of making my photographs to tell a story.
i have missing files but all saved onto my hard drove but not my computer these photographs were my top black and white photos :)




didn't use this photograph for my final
i really liked it but it didn't match the
others and i liked the idea of the one
girl through out my photographs.


Digital tech two week4 in class exercise - Richard mosse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbSDv-5v_x4

What genre does Richard mosses 'The Enclave' fit into? Documentary 

What is the history that relates to this project? The War

Is there anything in his own history that influences this work?

Why does he choose to use the kodak infrared film for the project?

How does the use of this film fit into the documentary genre?

How many times has he been to the Eastern Congo for this project? 8 Times over 4 Years

Why do you think he has been back so many times? I personally think its because he enjoys be around that environment and getting close to one another and photographing horrific events.

What Justification does he have for creating such beautiful images to represent such horrific events?

Why would he be criticize for this?

How does this differ from other war photographs you have seen?


http://www.newrepublic.com/article/113876/richard-mosses-infrared-congo-photography-enclave
Information On Richard Mosses.

Kingsize Studios

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Sunday, 17 May 2015

AIPA - Tony Drayton

http://www.aipa.org.nz/

Image Evaluations
  • What do you see? Girl, Forest, Red Dress, Trees, Natural light, sky moon, 
  • How does this image make you feel? creepy, dark night, 
  • What genre does this image fit into? beauty 
  • What ideas is the Photographer working with? dark night photography, 


Tony Drayton 
An internationally renowned fashion and beauty photographer, Tony Drayton has been a respected name in the advertising and fashion world for over 25 years. Propelled into the fast-paced industry by his passion for fashion photography, Tony’s creative vision has seen him consistently draw attention from a diverse range of high-profile clients around the world from Chivas Regal to Volvo; the likes of which continue to pursue his skill to position their names solidly in the global marketplace. His hands-on philosophy paired with a passionate eye for detail and cinematic approach to imagery has seen Tony build a strong reputation among top creative agencies worldwide. Returning to his homeland, Tony now divides his time between New Zealand, Australia and Asia where he shoots advertising campaigns for international leading names in fashion and beauty.

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Outdoor Lighting Reaserch

Links: For outdoor lighting


http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2015/04/10/outdoor-portrait-photography-made-easy-tips-for-pro-quality-results/

http://photoinf.com/General/NAVY/Basic_lighting_techniques-_Outdoor_and_Existing_ligt_photography.htm

https://photoflex.com/pls/racing-for-portraits-at-the-brickyard-part-iii

https://photoflex.com/pls/simple-portable-lighting-on-location

http://www.makethephoto.com/articles/how-to-take-outdoor-portraits

Week 1 TwoRooms Vist

Art Gallery Two Rooms

Exhibitions: Mark Adams | Conor Clarke 24 April - 23 May 2015

Mark Adams is one of New Zealand’s foremost documentary photographers, with over thirty years engagement in our colonial and pre-colonial histories. His first journey to Dusky Bay in 1995 launched his exploration of James Cook’s landing sites. His portrayal of these locations responds to the vision of painter William Hodges who was present on the second of Cook’s voyages.  
Nine Fathoms Passage, 27. 6. 2014 - 1. 7. 2014. After William Hodges 'Waterfall in Dusky Bay with a Maori Canoe, 1775-7 11 panels , 11 metres long




Conor Clarke Scenic Potential:








Term 2 Week 1 Digital Tech Papakura Gallery Field Trip

Term 2 Week 1 Papakura gallery  located in a refurbished fire station on Averill Street in Papakura. 



Papakura Art Gallery is an Auckland Council owned and operated facility situated in a refurbished fire station in the CBD of Papakura. The gallery's objective is to present a diverse schedule of high quality arts projects and programmes that reflect the context of its location, and engage and enrich its local culture and communities. 






Lay Of The Land 



Image by Conor Findlay


Two images make one Photograph.
















The Lay of The Land features the work of contemporary New Zealand artists whose practices are centred on recording with a camera the urban expansion and transformation in Auckland. 
Curated by Anita Totha, the exhibition is a snapshot of the city offering insight in its burgeoning and irreversible sprawl. 










Solomon Mortimer Photographer.

Dominion Road Ranger 2012
Fibre - Based silver gelatin print
464 x 508mm ( unframed )
Courtesy of anna miles Gallery 




Monday, 11 May 2015

Term 2 Portfolio Reaserch

Emily Soto Fashion Photographer 


Emily Soto Fashion Actions 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Pvl_Qijik 


Emily Soto Fashion Photography

now im with the whole gothic look




























































These ideas were the beginning - I tried the whole girly idea with fashion genre but it didn't go as i planed.
As you can see below my photographs are different throughout - trying different ideas, Lighting, Black and white and i went along with not smiling and that natural look.

< I feel like this Photograph didn't work out the clothing and the placing of my models wasn't what i was going for. The pink dress ended up been too colourful for the ideas i was looking for.

< This Photograph will properly be one of the ones ill make as my final, i definitely love how the tree frames ashley - she's been placed where you can still see her. Love it in black and white - i think with colour it showed too much colour in the wall behind her its was more of a orange brown crayon colour.






< This Photograph makes me think of sad moments because i looks like she's about to cry. i feel like it shows the dark emotions in her facials
< This photograph is totally different where i tried to go along the lines of telling a story but not really happy with this idea i think ill just keep to the gothic look.












Sunday, 10 May 2015

Term 2 Week 1

Questions and Answer?

1.Which Genres require more retouching and why?

The creative Genre requires more editing because it is not about reality. The creative Genres are usually about creating something perfect.

2.Can you think of any photographers that fit into the Creative Genre? What sub genre? what approach do they take to their style of photography?

Loretta Lux and Annie Leibovitz. Annie's Sub Genre is Celebrity portraiture and Loretta takes portraits of children in the studio. 

2) Where will your photography fit on these graphs?

My photography this term is going to fit on the creative Genre because I'm going for more fashion photography in the studio and out of the studio using the beach theme and forest life of portrait but also using a side line and photographing Race Car driver portraits.

3.Photographers that fit into editorial Genre? Which Sub Genre? Style of photography?

Sally Mann and Henri Cartier Bresson fit into this genre.
Sally Manns Genre is Landscapes and Cartier Bresson is Photojournalism and Reportage War.



Sunday, 3 May 2015

Week 8 Studio chiaroscuro lighting

Bill Henson
Henson has exhibited nationally and internationally in galleries such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Venice Biennial, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia and the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. His current practice involves holding one exhibition in Australia every two years, and up to three overseas exhibitions each year. The use of Chiaroscuro is common throughout his works, through underexposure and adjustment in printing. 


Bill Henson
Born7 October 1955 (age 59)
MelbourneAustralia
NationalityAustralian
Known forPhotography

Week 7: Camera Use Research

Week 7: Camera Use Research: Thomas Ruff


Thomas Ruff
Thomas Ruff
Born10 February 1958
Zell am Harmersbach,
West Germany
NationalityGerman
EducationKunstakademie Düsseldorf
Known forPhotography
MovementDüsseldorf School of Photography
 Thomas Ruff, one of six children, was born in 1958 in Zell am Harmersbach in the Black Forest, Germany. In the summer of 1974, Ruff acquired his first camera and after attending an evening class in the basic techniques of photography he started to experiment, taking shots similar to those he had seen in many amateur photography magazines.

Thomas Ruff, Portrait (Isabelle Graw)
Thomas Ruff, Nacht 9 II, 1992, C-print,
20×20cm, HMA-2000-30


Self directed Racing shots

Self directed Racing shots
f/20/0  1/200  ISO100

Using adjustment brush - reduce saturation brush to paint on
the bland and white effect.
Taken on my old camera (fuijfilm) f/6.4  1/250  ISO125


F/20.0  1/200  ISO400
Tried pamming my Photographs 

F/20/0  1/200  ISO320