How you want your book to look and feel:

I want the book to be simplistic in its nature but yet convey a powerful message about the elements. I am processing the book through Blurb so it will be to a high quality and look very professional

Format, size and orientation:

• 74 pages
• The book will be a
  standard portrait size , 7.75×9.75 in, 20×25 cm

Rhythm and sequencing:

There will be separate sections for each element in the book but images from different elements will be placed in these sections to make sure that the book flows and connects together. The aspect of the image that I have used to connect the images are the colour , shape, composition, depth of focus and shape. I want to make sure that with each image the image before and after it flow together as without this I think that the book will lack in it rhythm.

Structure and architecture:

Throughout the book there is a range of full bleed, single portraits, 3/4 pages, single landscape images of a double page spread to keep the book visually stimulating. ttrt

Narrative:

The book will look at the individuality, beauty and simplicity of each element and how different each one is but yet how each one is connected and dependent on the other to survive.

Title:

The book will not be given a title, as like Rorschach’s ink blot tests, in which there is no text, it is down to interpretation. I want the viewer to create their own relationship between the ink blots and the portraits partnered with them rather than be hinted at with the use of a title. The title of the book is Element, as the book is looking at the element, but I wanted the viewer to make their own connection

Images and text:

There is one quote at the begging of the book to give the viewer and insight of how I felt when creating the book, but mostly I have left it up to the viewer to create their own connection to the images and their own interpretation. ‘ Earth, water, fire and wind. Where there is energy there is life’ – Suzy Kassem

Colour and B&W (or a mix):

Most of the images are in colour only a view selected images are in black and white.

Paper and ink:

I have selected matte paper for the book as it will help to blend the flow of the images.

I chose these two photographs as final pieces because these flowers are some of the more interesting and successful photographs from photo shoot 1. I decided to present these two photographs as a diptych because this creates variation due to there being multiple photographs and similarity because the photographs are of the same object, I feel like this was successful and using a window mount added a more professional finish. This final piece differs from my plan, I chose to have a larger border around the photographs, because this fit better due to using a window mount.

I chose these four photographs as final pieces because of the interesting and eye-catching effect created by the sequence, to aid the effect of the sequence I have presented the four photographs in a simple straight line on black card, to allow the photographs and the sequence to be the focal point of the presentation, I feel like this was successful in creating the effect I was aiming for.

I chose these two photographs as final pieces because these flowers are some of the more detailed and successful photographs from photoshoot 1. I decided to present these two photographs as a diptych because this creates variation due to there being multiple photographs and similarity because the photographs are of the same object, I feel like this was successful and presenting on black card allowed a simple but effective sleek finish.

I chose these three photographs as final pieces because the cartoon edit creates a striking effect. I chose a triptych because the three photographs together create the effect of variation in an interesting way. To create variation throughout my final pieces I chose to use foam board and black card to present these three photographs. I think this was successful in creating variation and achieving what I was aiming for within the overall presentation of my final pieces. This final piece differs from my plan, I chose to add a larger border around each image, I feel this worked well and better than a slimmer border, for this trio of photographs.

I chose these four photographs as final pieces because because of the bold and eye-catching colours, I have chosen this layout because it gives off pop art vibes which I think is an interesting bonus and the colours contrast nicely with one and other. I chose to present these four photographs on black card because I didn’t want a window mount or foam board to detract attention away from the photographs. I feel like my choice of presentation, black card, successfully showcases what I was aiming for in my presentation of these photographs.

I chose to this photograph as a final piece because I like the simplicity of the photograph but also how interesting it is, for example the model, the flowers, all the different colours. I chose to present this photograph like this because I wanted a simple presentation to not detract away from the photograph its self.

I chose to this photograph as a final piece for the same reason as the photograph above, they both give me a similar vibe in the way that I like the simplicity of the photograph but also how interesting it is, for example the model, the sand, all the different colours and the vibrant yellow dot. I chose to present this photograph like this because I wanted a simple presentation to not detract away from the photograph its self.

I chosen to present these photographs in a triangular formation because I feel like its something different and I wanted to have a variety of different layouts throughout my final pieces. I chose these photographs because they are all very similar but the change in position and distance creates variety within the trio. I also presented it as a sequence, for example, the top is the closest, the second on the left is further away and the third photograph on the right is the furthest away.

I have chosen a variation of photographs, presenting them in a variety of different colours, styles and sizes.

I plan on presenting these four photographs like this, this layout allows the photographs to be directly compared due to the close formation, this also creates a high contrast. I have chosen this layout because the purple and pink contrast with the yellow and orange directly and then both with each other diagonally, creating a balance of colour and therefore more appealing and creates an eye-catching effect. I will present these photographs as A5 prints, this allows all four prints to almost create the effect on one A4 piece, while still being layed out, rather then printed as one. I will present on black foam board, creating a contrast between the colourful photographs and black card.

I have chosen to lay these photographs out in this order, because in this order a sequence of smallest to largest is created. Secondly I plan on presenting the photographs this way because the colours, orange, cream with pink and yellow tones and yellow work again almost as a sequence, darkest to brightest, allowing the layout to be balanced. These photographs will be presented as A5 prints, I have chosen A5 due to the colours and fact that there are three prints, I feel any bigger than A5 would to overwhelming and take away from the effect of the edit and photograph. When presenting these photographs I will use, black foam board, creating a contrast between the colourful photographs and black backdrop.

I have chosen to present these prints, four in a row, to allow the sequence continued in each photograph to be visible within the layout, this creates an interesting effect, leading to what becomes the focal point of the images, the hole in the shell. To successfully allow the photographs to stand out in the layout I will present them on black foam board, this will contrast against the light white shell. These photographs will be presented as A5 prints, I have chosen to present them as A5 prints due to there being four photographs, I feel if the photographs where any bigger, the size would distract from the layout and sequence.

For this layout I have chosen a simple double photograph layout, I have chosen to present these photographs side by side, because I feel this way it demonstrates variation and similarity successfully, for example, the similarity being they are of the same object, being similar, but the photographs are not completely the same, this being the variation within aspects of the photographs. I will present these photographs as A4 prints, I have chosen A4 due to there only being two photographs and I want the details to be visible due to the fact the photographs are so simple, the details are what make them appealing. I will present the two photographs on a black window mount, I feel like this will add an interesting aspect and add to the simple photographs.

This layout will be the same as the previous one, due to the photographs being similar and I want to create the same effect using similar but different photographs.

I have chosen this layout because I wanted to do something different and interesting and I wanted to add a variation of different layouts for my final pieces.

I have chosen this simple layout because this is one of my most successful photographs, so I want to present this as an A4, with a simple black border, to not detract from the photograph its self.

I have chosen to do a basic layout because this is one of my strongest photographs, I want to present this as an A4, with a simple black border, to not detract from the photograph its self.