Work Diary - Shoot 6

Evaluation

During this shoot, I found that I was lost for inspiration when it came to ordinary photographs. I mentioned in my progression last lesson that I wanted to look at some surreal photography that could be linked to my evidence project. I therefore decided to recreate one of the images I included in that progression, of a girl looking up at an enlarged book placed in the forest. I feel that my interpretation of it was successful and I really liked how it came together as a concluded piece in the end. Unfortunately I was only able to create one surreal piece as I didn't have any props for my individual shoots. On the other hand, I've purchased myself my own camera now and will therefore be able to do a lot more shoots at home which will enable me to collect more photogenic and good quality photographs, as I'm not just restricted to using the facilities at college. The reason I looked at surreal photography is because it is something I'd like to explore in more depth further down my project. It may be something I stick to in future shoots because it interests me the most. The photograph below is a demonstration of evidence of knowledge/education/a bookworm/an open mind.

I took three separate pictures to create this piece. I took a variety of angles in the forest along with angles of the book and believe that the images I chose work perfectly together. It was my first time creating a photograph like this, but I feel my editing was accurate as could be. It isn't obvious that the book has been placed there, neither the girl, which means this piece looks natural and therefore was a successful attempt at photomontage photography. There's a decreased saturation level in this image which conveys a more vintage approach, compared to a brightly coloured photograph.

Progression

For the next shoot, I have taken some photographs from my holiday which I will use to cover this lesson as our class is not in on Thursday. I chose to include these photographs because they are evidence of a holiday, and the summer season is clearly portrayed in them. These photos will follow on from my starting point of looking at the weather. However, in progressing my surreal photographs, I have posted an influential post on the types of photos that inspire me and that I'd also like to attempt in a future shoot. I want to look at a pile of books falling into someones hand, sweets exploding out of a packet and also shrinking people to look like the borrowers in abnormal surroundings. There is evidence behind each of these ideas that I will explain in a future work diary and blog post. Some pictures that inspire me for this shoot are displayed below.

Inspirational post - Sweets

Shoot 5 progression

I could do close ups of all kinds of sweets such as these lollies, skittles, liquorice allsorts, m&ms etc. so that they all fill the frame and burst with colour.

I like the composition of this picture because the macaroons look tasty and delicate neatly presented in a little ramekin dish. The colours of this confecionery also works well together as the tones are subtle and sweet.

I'd love to do this type of picture so that the skittles are all flying out of the bag. I will use tools in photoshop to recreate this piece. 

Inspiration for surreal photographs

Shoot 6 progression

I could also capture photographs of people looking like borrowers (small people in large places). I could have them hanging on a tea cup, or have them the same size as a cartoon figure or sitting in a crowd of teddies. I could have an assortment of people carrying a simple object together that a normal human being would find weightless.

Straight Images - Shoot 6 - Evidence of education/reading