Heading : Trapped vs Freedom
I worked with Chloe when completing the task for this photography prelim as we wanted to show the contrast betweeen 'trapped vs freedom' utilising two different characters.
As we both have experience in photography after completing an As level photography qualification we had good grasp on camera settings and composition techniques. Because of this we decided to utilise shutterspeed, depth of field, framing etc. We tested each setting on the Canon 700D camera which is the camera I use when adding to my photography portfolio.
The composition rules we utilised include
1.Side of central
2.Central
3.Side of central - Vertical linear force
4.Side of central
5.Rule of thirds
6.Central
Each image is analysed below :
1. Rule of thirds gives the midshot an interesting aesthetic as the focal point and background is clearly defined yet interesting to visualise together. The image is completely crisp as we decided to utilise deep depth of field to emphasise the colours of the image and the space.
2. The central composition for this image is complimented by a more shallow depth of field, the natural lighting and framing create a bright interesting image. The image was taken from a lower angle to ensure the emotion was the focal point of the image impacting the success of the perspetive of the image which was taken from slightly below eyeline.
3. Compositon of the long shot, portrait image is complimented by the vertical linear force the eye follows from the tree in the background. The background lines that contrast to this linear force break symmetry to reifnorce the 'unstable' emotional response we wanted the model to translate. Framing is forgiving with the lines of the image and the natural lighting provides interesting shadows and colouring.
4. The natural framing of the image highlights the natural nature of the image with the 'freedom' theme. We decided the lighting was prime and the angle of the shot works well with the diagonal linear background allowing the eyes to draw to the focal point before the background. The above eyeline perspective works well with the colours of the image and slight focus variation.
5. The lighting in this image is less high-key and is taken from an interesting perspective which makes the image focused into the rule of thirds with facial featured falling into the central third. The image captures freedom in a more casual manner rather than overtly happy. There is also some thought into focus variation and background vs foreground lacking symmetry and promoting framing.
6. This image appears the least crisp due to the washed out lighting which we believe captures the purity of freedom. We utilised camera white balance to emphasise the aesthetic we were attempting. In terms of composition the background vs focal point is very interesting with thought into colour and symmetry. The central composition and framing with the foliage is very interesting and makes the piece interesting and effective.
Though not all settings created an effective image we chose our favourites which represent the 'trapped vs freedom' heading. Below are the best images we created during the shoot
TRAPPED:
5. Appeture Priority
Below is a segment of my photography portfolio from previous shoots that weren't for my media studies course but display my experience :
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