Shoot 1
plans for shoot
for this shoot, i am going to be using a macro lens to take photos of plants. i would like to get close enough to the flower to capture the detail in the petals/leaves. i am going to do this by setting up two pieces of card, which will be used as a background. for the lighting, i am going to use a completely dark room, and a lamp to illuminate the subject. as i will be shooting in the dark, i will need a low shutter speed and therefore will be using a tripod. i aim to take around 30-40 images, which i will then select a few from to edit.
the lenses i have chosen to use are a combination of vintage lenses that are over 60 years old, and a 90 mm macro lens. the vintage lenses are not registered by the camera, which means the settings will have to be adjusted manually on the lens. this includes the aperture and the focus. this means i will be able to see how the photo will look before i have taken it and i have more control over the outcome.
this photo shows two calla lilys, which have been photographed from an angle looking into the flower. this perspective gives you a clear view of the different parts of them, and shows what we could potentially miss when looking at them from the front. the light in this picture looks as though it is coming from directly above the flower. this is effective as it illuminates the outer petals, and gives them a bigger sense of depth, as the centers are quite dark. the light also brings out the contours and smooth textures of the petals. the use of a dark background draws the viewer's attention to the flowers. white calla lilys usually represent purity and innocence. this photo reflects that in the way the lilys look almost flawless and perfectly white.
Contact sheet
Image bank (containing 5 images)
My Best images (target 4 - 6),
Images that require improvement
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.
AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.
AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
Progression: you must refer to what you will do next to improve on either the shoot you have done or how you will develop your project in the next shoot.
i would like to do this shoot again, but change a couple of things. for example id keep the same set up, but use a remote release as it should eliminate the camera shake. id also like to use some different plants with more interesting shapes and textures such as thistles and roses. i could experiment more with different lenses, as the vintage ones that were used in this shoot gave the photos a hazy and dreamlike glow which i liked. id like to get closer to the flowers and really see the texture.
the lenses i have chosen to use are a combination of vintage lenses that are over 60 years old, and a 90 mm macro lens. the vintage lenses are not registered by the camera, which means the settings will have to be adjusted manually on the lens. this includes the aperture and the focus. this means i will be able to see how the photo will look before i have taken it and i have more control over the outcome.
Research influence
Imogen Cunningham
imogen cunningham is an american photographer born in 1883 and died in 1976. she is known for her flower photography. where she photographs flowers and plants, such as succulents and thistles. these photos are clear and sharp, and focus mostly on the main bloom of the flower (similar to the famous artist Georgia O' Keefe) and shows the texture/contours. she started her photography after graduating from college, and going to work with Edward S.Collins in his studio. Here she learnt about practical photography. She experimented with portraiture and surreal photography. she eventually became part of the F/64 club and created sharp and detailed botanical photographers.
this photo shows two calla lilys, which have been photographed from an angle looking into the flower. this perspective gives you a clear view of the different parts of them, and shows what we could potentially miss when looking at them from the front. the light in this picture looks as though it is coming from directly above the flower. this is effective as it illuminates the outer petals, and gives them a bigger sense of depth, as the centers are quite dark. the light also brings out the contours and smooth textures of the petals. the use of a dark background draws the viewer's attention to the flowers. white calla lilys usually represent purity and innocence. this photo reflects that in the way the lilys look almost flawless and perfectly white.
this image shows an orchid. it looks as though the photographer has used harsh light from the front to illuminate the flower. this means only one of the flowers has been lit properly. this could be to draw the viewers attention to a specific part if the subject, this being the central bloom on the flower. orchids usually have connotations of love, luxury and beauty.
Image bank (containing 5 images)
My Best images (target 4 - 6),
Images that require improvement
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.
AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.
AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
Progression: you must refer to what you will do next to improve on either the shoot you have done or how you will develop your project in the next shoot.
i would like to do this shoot again, but change a couple of things. for example id keep the same set up, but use a remote release as it should eliminate the camera shake. id also like to use some different plants with more interesting shapes and textures such as thistles and roses. i could experiment more with different lenses, as the vintage ones that were used in this shoot gave the photos a hazy and dreamlike glow which i liked. id like to get closer to the flowers and really see the texture.
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