Exhibition - Final Images

These are my final images that I selected for the exhibition. I have also included an image showing how I framed and hung them in the space. It was a great project to undertake that I really enjoyed. 

Exhibition Framing

Before heading to the exhibition space to hang the photographs, I needed to frame them at college. This ensured that I kept as much dust out as possible. It was a stressful process as the frame bits kept getting in between the glass and my image. 

Here are some photographs of the process I undertook. 

Behind the Scenes - Exhibition shoots

Due to the amount of children I have decided to photograph in the series, I have created some behind the scenes photographs which are below; 

FMP - Studio Setting Practice

For these images I decided to experiment with a couple of light set ups at my aunties house. I created a one light and two light setup. Examples are shown below;

One Light Setup; (Use of an umbrella)

Two Light Setup; (Two umbrellas)

FMP Practice Shoot

The last couple of days, I have travelled to my auntie's house to experiment with my final idea in preparation for my final images. I conducted two shoots whereby the weather was completely different therefore creating diverse outcomes. The first shoot’s weather was brighter therefore displaying more in depth colours of the fabrics whereby the overcast weather created more solid bold colours of the fabric with more shadows created. 

 

 The image above left is by positioning Phoebe with the sun behind her and with the use of a flash gun on camera. The image above right image is when the weather was overcast therefore the images were relatively dull. I used a flash gun on the camera to light Phoebe creating a shadow behind her.

 Overall, for the final images I need to make sure the fabric fills the frame due to there being a slight gap at the bottom of the image where it wasn’t quite long enough. I will also need to invest in a cable so that I can remove my flashgun from the camera and position it in the direction I want. I am also leaning more towards the sunny weather compared to the overcast weather. I need to decide on what colour background that I want to use for the final images so I will do some more experimentation's and also photograph more with some wallpaper samples. 

Peer Feedback - Final Idea

After collecting peer feedback, I have been able to narrow my ideas down to the final image that I conduct for my FMP. The feedback has led me to chose idea 1 which is the children's mugshots. However, I am producing a more creative, fun scenario than the formal set up of police mugshots. This will then reduce the controversial aspects that could be drawn from this. 

I will therefore create a series of portraits that will allow the children to display their identity with their homemade pictures created by themselves (self portrait, what animal they think they are and what they want to do when they grow up). 

Baby Shoot - Rubie

Within this shoot, I have photographed my neighbours little baby and her older brother within their home environment. I have used the available lighting with one umbrella light which I bounced off the ceiling. I feel that it was successful for my first shoot at home. 

Video Portfolio

Portfolio

This is a selection of portraits that I have took which I have created into a portfolio. I used iMovie which was relatively simple and I feel that the portfolio was successful. 

Studio Portraits

This is an image that I have taken within the studio of my cousin Phoebe. I have used high key lighting to create a strong white background.  I have also merged within photoshop to add the delicate petals as if she is blowing the flower.

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Studio Portrait of Phoebe