5x4 colour

This is one of my short/mid length 5x4 negs

more 35mm research

5x4 colour neg

This image was one of three images i was using as my final large portrait prints.It was part of a sequence from short,mid,long depth of field they consist one the same throughout unfortunately when printing this the image was unfocused .

final 5x4 large format prints

Locations

Evaluation 5x4

EVALUATION LARGE FORMAT

I'm overall pleased with the  outcomes of my large format pieces as i have been able to meet the briefs condition of short , mid , long depth of field .In doing this it was defiantly a learning curve and beginning to a real understanding .I felt exercises in which where created for us such as measuring short,mid,long depth of field with the use of different lenses was helpful.However actually going out on shoots and experimenting  and making mistakes is for me personally  a great way of grasping it.
I found printing my large format sometimes difficult in getting the right colour tones and also what didn't help is storing my paper in a warm environment leaving my large prints with a slight pink to it which is a little disheartening but somehow with the images i have printed it works and goes unnoticeable which i am joyed about.
Although i have used the large format camera before in other assignments , my knowledge on setting it up and shooting was a little out of touch so I'm pleased i had quality time in getting used to using the large format again.Which i can now say i am confident in using.Overall i think using large format shooting,developing and printing is time consuming but an enjoyable experience when you get satisfying results.

Final portraiture project prints

These are the first four of my final portraiture project.Reasons for putting them separately is the above have a sequence and stages in which you look at them.Although it should be first to last in this case last to first.I deciding to do nude mixed with what sometimes is labelled fashion like corrinne day photographing Kate Moss.There was a feeling of uncertainty of what i was photographing , although I'm generally happy with the outcome there was a slight concern whether this could even be considered portraiture.But after plenty research and being inspired by others photographers work i came 

35mm portraiture research

As part of my large format research i choose to present it in a variety of forms using 5x4, hasselblad and 35mm . Doing this was just to gain prospective of what a portrait may consist off and to get a understanding of depth of field.Above is a prior example of all three mid,long and short depth of field.I think all three have a great harmony in which both figure and ground work well together where neither background or foreground are overpowering one another.

Richard Avedon - America West

Inspirational portraits from Avedon showing everyday life of an working american.I admire the use of a white backdrop almost as if nothing else is supposed to draw your eye other than the subject in the foreground.The images feels disheartening and full of grimness and looks full of sheer dirt and grittiness .Yet its pleasing to view your looking at real people which i think is Avedon concept in this exhibition.




http://whitney.org/image_columns/0011/3789/98.24_avedon.bill_curry_drifter_interstate_40_yukon_oklahoma_june_16_1980_640.jpg

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=EkNcy50gfFeu_M&tbnid=4R2UV1_wPSgWkM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.stanford.edu%2Fnews%2F2007%2Ffebruary21%2Favedon-022107.html&ei=OeafUsG2KLCV0QXR7oG4CA&bvm=bv.57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGpyGG5ckIhVjyAS4cJezldj-8aNA&ust=1386296989787897

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhau6ddlc_PzDuwLhN3mffKeDa-nMGf5szLRg3V3sIBvowe6KYyh2mE7ZeX15gWuHexlhGkc8nsQZ9qF3EkoS_9e8iVtYgPacAlVRFFhIrBAzQ2QAxMGwfYMltWhTc1r6bUT_mpHqvgtGfu/s400/avedon_02.jpg

Mary-Ellen Mark Portraiture

When thinking about creating a series of  of portraits my first thought is to create image of the subject in a straight forward up and down shot.As i began to research artists there can be a lot more thought and creativity put into it , giving the subject in the image a motive or a concept a kind of deeper meaning.Like the portrait above i think there is a hidden or fairly obvious concept within, depending on the viewer . For me the image has a good breathing space because it simply made me think on the connections between the subject and the subjects in the photo frame.

http://www.bulgergallery.com/dynamic/fr_artwork_exhibit_display.asp?ArtworkID=1825&ExhibitID=143

Mark-Ellen Mark Portraiture

The format of this portrait shows the subject dominating the foreground as it takes up the majority of space,with that and the image showing some kind of movement and the balance between the subject and foreground creating similiar tones.With all these elements the image is aestheticlly  pleasing to view.

http://blogs.cornell.edu/art2601_ds598/files/2011/10/mary-ellen-mark-2.jpg