LO1: KTA 1: Evidence of Class Research - Portraits

Photoshop:

Before:                                                                                                   After:

I have used to photoshop to edit this photograph of Rebecca. On the left the image is quiet white washed and dull. To improve the photo I altered the filter settings to make the image brighter and used reds and yellows to make the photo more warm. I also used the healing tool to remove stray hairs and make Rebecca's skin and lips appear more smooth. This image would have been much better if her whole face was in the light as the shadow gives an undesirable look.

LO1: KTA 1: Evidence of Class Research - Leading Lines, Rule of Thirds and Head Space

Leading Lines:

This photograph uses the tulip fields as leading lines to draw attention to the windmill as they lead directly to it this raises curiosity.

This photograph uses the river as its leading line as it points towards the small village and the valley in the foreground making the viewer focus on the isolated buildings.

This photograph uses the pathway as its leading line as it leads to the woodlands in the distance.

Rule of Thirds

The power points focus in on the mans face and flowers.

Practical task

Leading lines-

The leading lines in this image are in the locker doors this is an effective use of the rule as it leads towards three blurred figures.

The lines in this image created by the hanging panels also effectively lead the viewers eye to the lower third of the image.

The last image is has less prominent leading lines than the others but the line between the orange and black flooring leads the eye to an open door meaning that it has used the rule well. 

Head space-

This photo demonstrates the head space rule as Lauren's face is expressing thoughtfulness and there is a large amount of space around her.

There is no expression on Rebecca's face but the body language and head positioning make her thought provoking which is what the purpose of the head space.














In this image there is less room surrounding Lauren's head as the first image but it still matches the criteria of having an emotion expressed and the surrounding objects work with the expression.

Rule of Thirds-

In this image the power points on the left hand side are used to point out Molly and Annabel.

This is the first image demonstrating the rule of thirds, the power points in this image focus in on Becky.

The rule of thirds in this image focus in on the man on the ladder as the power points on the right hand side focus in on his head and feet.

LO1: KTA 1: Photographic Evidence of Mind-Map & Evidence of Class Research

http://www.charliewaite.com - Landscape photography
'Charlie Waite is firmly established as one of the world’s leading Landscape photographers. His photographic style is often considered to be unique, in that his photographs convey an almost spiritual quality of serenity and calm. Charlie's photographs are held in private and corporate collections throughout the world, and he has held numerous solo exhibitions at prestigious venues in the UK, Japan and the USA.'

http://www.chrisweston.uk.com - Wildlife photography
'Professional wildlife photography is changing. Talk to my clients and they’ll tell you that the still image in itself is no longer enough. The public demands more of the story. As well as the image and the words, we want the film and the time-lapse movie that show how the image was made. In itself, the destination is no longer enough; we want to see the journey too. Technology is changing to meet these demands, created by shifts in the cultural and social patterns that encourage us to seek knowledge and that inform the way we go about it.'

http://www.jamesleehuddleston.com - Architect photographer
'My name is James Lee Huddleston and after studying Architecture to Masters level at the University of Strathclyde I have gone on to become an ARB qualified Architect.  I currently work as a Project Manager within the Capital Planning team at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, working on a broad range projects within the Healthcare sector. Although trained in Architecture, I am also a keen photographer.'

http://www.robwhitworth.co.uk/Time_Lapse.html - Time laps photographer
'Originating from the UK, Rob Whitworth gained his first-class honours degree in Photography from Norwich School of Art & Design. Robert is currently based in Shanghai, China and has extensive experience working in and around Asia specialising in time lapse. Examples of Rob Whitworth's Commercial work can be seen here. - See more at: http://www.robwhitworth.co.uk/about.html#sthash.UtzaiPOZ.dpuf'

http://www.willpearson.co.uk/ - 360 panorama photographer
'Will Pearson is a London-based professional panoramic photographer. Will has been capturing panoramas for over 15 years. His work comprises cityscapes, landscape panoramas and 360 virtual tours. There is an emphasis on capturing images at a massive resolution.'

Key Terms:
Aperture - Diameter of the lens opening when taking the photo.
Depth of field - is the distance between the fore and background - gives depth to the image
Exposure - the amount of light allowed in to the camera whilst taking the photo. longer it is left the exposure.
Framing - a technique used to focus the viewers attention on something by framing the object.
Composition - the placement and arrangement of items in the photo


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