In terms of my progress through my exam project, I am making steady progress and am approaching my first couple photoshoots fast; both are over the next couple of days. I have already completed a practise shoot with my girlfriend Lucy; I did this on Saturday 10th March at Les Quennevais Estate and the blog post outlining the shoot, my intentions for it and the product form the shoot will be uploaded in another blog post soon but I am focusing on finalising the plans for my first two shoots taking place on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
The shoot on Saturday went well and it was a useful practise exercise for me to complete so I was aware of the tools on my camera and how to use the settings in relation to my new lens as it was the first time I had properly used it for a shoot. There are many positives to take from the shoot but a lot of improvements I can make also and I know where to improve for my first two shoots this week.
For the two shoots taking place this week, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday, I want to base myself with my model in a different location to where I was on Saturday but I do intend to come back to this location at Les Quenenvaus Estate at some point during my exam.
On Wednesday for my shoot with Peter, I intend to use the urban look of Minden Place car park and in particular, the top level where it is open air but I may also explore the other level as well as the stairs in the multi story car park to base some shots as this will also provide a urban feel. However, I do want to carry out a recce report for the location before my a shoot tomorrow and will be doing this sometime this afternoon. This will give me a better idea of what the area actually looks like and its dimensions and any possible risks or hazards that we could come across. As well, it will allow me to understand the types of shots I may be able to capture. Furthermore, I will need to take into consideration that it is likely the car park may be full with cars and I need to decide whether I feel this is appropriate for my photoshoot and I need to take into consideration the lightning as I will be working solely with natural light.
My second shoot is with Max and this is taking place on Thursday 15th this week. For this, I have decided to base the afternoon at Snow Hill/Green Street area. I want to take a range of shots at Snow Hill and all around this area; on the bridge above the entrance to the car park and on the road adjacent to this bridge running along the right side of the car park which leads down to one end of town where Petit Baguette cafe is. I will be utilising this area as well the surrounding areas in town and on any suitable streets. I am yet to fill the models in on these pans but I intend to do this today.