Evaluation

Evaulation :

My minor project theme was elements of the body which explored the structure of the body.The project has a fine art approach with a simplicity element, in the sense there's nothing glamourous about them however, they can be admired in terms of beauty.They represent a small portion of the body, taken in sections rather than viewing the subject as singular object.

Throughout the project I conducted a series of experiments in the studio, creating lighting to get it exactly right to create the right atmosphere and mood  to emphasis portions of the body. After printing and deciding my inalienable images, I began other experiments such a solarization with some of my final images. The outcome was one of a postive one that really outlined the aspects of te crucial body elements.There are certain aspects I would change about the project which are based on my own ability and they would be to conduct more experiments and spend more time in the studio. I would explore and photograph the struture of the body in more depth using different lighting techniques as formats.

Overall I'm exceedly pleased with the outcome of the images I have a produced and I feel this is a topic I am stronger and more compatible with than others as it engaged my Interest.

Shooting

 

Taken from my first shoot in which I experimented with the lighting,to create harsh lighting on choosen parts of the body to emphasis a certain structure.The above image shows the lighting taking form the way the lighting highlights the bone struture in the shoulder.

Shooting

While shooting I decided to experiment with my theme portraying body elements I considered trying out a silhouette,as a way of portrayal.Although silhouettes can be pleasing to the eye ,I didn't feel like it portrayed the structure of  body form with the body being drowned out with harsh lighting 

dark room experimentation

With the inspiration of man rays solarization with film ,I thought I would heighten my research in terms of conducting an experiment.I took four images of my selected six and developed them in the darkroom as I had done previous ,printing my final images only this time mid developing switch the white light on to expose the developing product to the light.The results are as above,I'm extremely happy with outcome as the process can be unpredictable.

Final images

 

     

 

These are my choosen final six for my 

Minor project elements of the body.I believe these photos are crucial to the theme and highlight a small portion of the struture of the human form.I feel the studio lighting helped heighten the intensity and emphasis each chosen structure of choice in each photograph.

Contact sheet

Contact sheet

Contact sheet

Artist Research

I find this image aspiring in terms of how to really challenge ones self rather than shooting the subject alone adding extra factors .In my topic of choice I choose to use harsh lighting to emphasis bone structure and delves.Where as  I think if I had chosen something along the lines of these images using projection it may not have captured the structure as I intended but could of layered over the images creating an intense atmosphere.

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Research ideas

I like the idea of shooting subjects which relate to the choosen theme element of the body, through the reflection of a large mirror.i don't think it would capture in detail the structure but defianltey is an experimentation I'd like to try.To see if they would be compatible ie the subject matter and the choice of how I'd shoot it .

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Artist research

Klaus Kampert

Another image by Klaus Kampert.The image it my opinion is filled with simplicity  and I think the image seems to focus on the structure of the human form,rather than viewing it for all it's beauty.Although beautifully portrayed when viewing the image in depth again I think it's fair to say you focus on the lines in the image ,which guides you around the photograph.For example following the outer line of the human form takes you from left to right of the image .

artist research

Klaus Kampert



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Kluaus Kampert approach to this particular genre of photography is something of an interesting one .I think the compisition is pleasing to the eye with the use of diagonal lines drawing you into the centre of the photograph.Klaus images have an abstract feel to them simply because there's a sense of unfamiliarity in what your viewing .First look at this image your unsure of what this image consists of until you study in depth you can see a human form taking place.

Evaulation

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After numerously researching iconic hero and villains I finally came to a decision on a portrayal intended to do. I choose to do my images based around to iconic and controversial people and use the public perception off them to draw a conclusion to which fits in better being labelled hero or villain ,there iconic images and controversial behaviour made it easier to do so.I choose to do Blondie /Debbie Harry as my hero and Madonna as a villain simply because Debbie Harry's iconic  image is based around being a women in rock music as well as being a fashion icon.Where as Madonna has created what could be argued either inspiring or negative image for herself because of the choice in clothing and music she produces i.e. lyrics which could be deemed sexually explicit and misleading as a suitable lifestyle to a younger fan base.My self portrait was the easiest of the three and i choose to express how uncomfortable i was with this topic by purposely cropping half of myself out of the image and the second image to consist of looking down .

This project for me was the one i found least enjoyable and i found myself putting it off as long as possible because of the uncomfortable feeling it gave of creating a whole shoot based around me portraying somebody else as either a hero or villain.Although when shooting i was in control of setting up equipment and organising the costumes i felt i had no control over the image being taken and found it hard to direct myself into position and although with help i was dissatisfied with the outcomes simply because it was not me in control and directing the outcome.I am not huge fan of dressing up and found the project awkward and felt unsettled at the thought of doing so. Id of much rather have been the photographer shooting someone else as a hero or villain it i believe that would have been a more enjoyable experience.

Self portraits

The two images above are my self portraits which out of the whole project had a good outcome.I felt naturally at ease because i was portraying no one other than myself.The positioning of the subject ie me in the photos was intentional to express my discomfort of self portraits.

Final hero images

This is the outcome of my hero shoot I'm am not pleased with the outcome.When reviewing and comparing these images, I think have i choose the least iconic image when associated with blondie. .I believe the lighting is wrong as well as the poor quality.Although the image of blondie  looks simple I found it hard to do the make up justice and found myself getting frustrated because I could not see any connection between the two photos other than the top she is wearing.After numerous attempts this was the best outcome.

Final Villain images

This is my final image for my portrayal as and iconic villain and again I'm not pleased with outcome.I feel like the is no connection to the original photo from the one i have taken.Again taking this photo proved difficult because general discomfort i felt in portraying someone else.

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personal skills audit

SUBJECT SKILLS AUDIT

Student Name:	Stephanie Reed
Programme:	BA photography Level 5
Academic Year:	2	Date:	23/04.14

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