As I made evident and described in my previous post I have decided that I will compose 6 A3 prints of my Photo-montages. This post will be a plan of how I intend to display these prints. So firstly I needed to lay out some simple compositions of the images which I intend to have printed to scale. Here are the 5 options which I have come up with…

After laying out these compositions on Photoshop, I decided that simply based on what I believed to be most aesthetically pleasing that I would pursue option 4. However I have various options as to how I could display these prints such as many ways of: Framing, mounting and foam board. However after ruling out framing as an option due to the fact that it would over-complicate the display, from mounting or foam board I have decided that I will create a layered foam board display.

I intend to have each print on its own piece of foam board to the right dimensions, and then proceed to use double sided tape in order to attach the 6 prints to 2 full sized boards of foam. These two boards will be held together using support pieces of foam taped across the back of the two boards.

I have experimented in a variety of different ways, creating different shapes and types of lines. I have experimented on all of my photographs because I want to have a variety of options and a large range to choose from, this will make sure there is nothing I’m missing when making my final selection.

These are the images I edited from my Photo Shoot 5.

I firstly edited all the photos to make the easel and mirror be symmetrically in the middle in all the images. I also altered the lighting and contrast of the images to get them all to a consistent level.

I then experimented with laying the images out in a typology style in different formats to show how their appearance could change. I also changed the images into black and white to see how their look changed. I preferred the images in black and white as I think it adds to the old feel of the images as they do not contain any modern objects.

To take this image I went to my desired location of the rural cliff-paths and found a area with a backdrop that I liked. Once in this area I located the easel in a flat place where it was stable and horizontal to the horizon. Once I was happy with this, I locked the mirror in place so it couldn’t fall out or be blown over by the wind. I chose to take this set of images without a tripod as it would be easier to position and angle the camera like this. If I had to categorise this style of it would be a conceptual landscape as it is not oblivious as first the meaning of the image.

I have chosen a select amount of photographs from photoshoot 3, landscapes/model, to experiment on using different processes and methods in Photoshop.

Original Photographs:

Edit 1:

To create this effect I used gradient map, an effect in Photoshop, I edited each photographs so that they matched as a complete uniform set, using this eye-catching, vibrant filter.

Best outcome: I have chosen this as the best outcome because of the frame effect created by the way I edited this photograph, the greens have turned purple and the rest of the photograph is basically completely red with small details of yellow, the fact that each section is almost one colour, creates a massive divide and the trees surround the model and the outer section of the photograph creating a border around the model.

Edit 2:

To create this effect I used ‘threshold’ in Photoshop, I edited them all so the intensity of the black to white, etc was as equal in each photograph.

Best outcome: I have chosen this as the best outcome of the set, because I like the way the black and white effect, breaks the photograph into sections, the sky is broken into a black and white section due to the blue being two different tones in the original photograph and the sea and sand contrasting and lastly the model features being a bright white but the rest of the hair and clothing block black, created further contrast and allowing the model to be the focal point of the photograph contrasted directly against a massive sections of white. Also the fact it completely changes the entire feel of the photograph, for example this photograph was taken at the beach, in natural daylight, on a bright sunny day, but this effect creates a dark cold feeling.

Original Photographs:

Edit 1:

To create this effect I used Photoshop, and used the gradient map to chose the most interesting filter, editing the levels until I was happy with the outcome.

Best outcome: I have chosen this as the best outcome because I like the fact that the photograph has more going on at the top and that the hill and all the bushes and shrubs create an interesting backdrop for the model, also I like the fact that there are a lot of different factors in the photograph and that it is broken into sections, with the model stood in the middle, on the path that runs directly down the middle, for example there is the water on one side of the path, the other side is a drop, and top/backdrop is bushes and above that is a patch of sky. I also think the orange and purple filter works well in creating an interesting contrast within the photograph while being very simple at the same time.

Edit 2:

This edit is directly inspired by John Baldessari and his ‘dots’, I covered the face in each of these photographs, choosing different colours depending on the colours in the photographs and how they would work and contrast within the photograph. For example for the photograph that includes a small amount of pink flowers among the green, I included a pink dot over the face to highlight the pink flowers.

Best outcome: I have chosen this as my best outcome because I like the simplicity of the photograph, but how it also includes a wide range of colours and the dot ties in well with the colours. The sunlight on the green bushes caused the bush to appear with a yellow colour compared to the darker greens in the photograph, therefore I chose a yellow dot to link with the vibrant yellow. I consider this as the best outcome because of the composition, I instructed the model to stand directly in front of the camera, I feel like this creates an interesting effect because the sand path also creates a divide down the middle, having the path lead to the model and having the model in the middle of the photograph allows them to be the focal point of the photograph, regardless of being far away and a small piece of the photograph.

For this shoot I have chosen to photograph landscapes and also incorporate a model into the photographs as a way to demonstrate ‘variation and similarity’ because I thought it would be interesting to stay on theme with the style of nature but for my third shoot have it on a larger scale and also use a model due to inspiration from other artists and also to add an interesting factor into my photographs. I have photographed a variety of landscapes, woods, beaches, etc and included my model in all the photographs in similar positions within the photographs.

Most successful photographs:

I have chosen this as one of my most successful photographs because of the bright colours and the eye-catching factors, like the white flowers on the tree that stand out from the variations of green that surround it and create an interesting contrast, also another instance of contrast is created by the model and the vibrant purple jumper they wear, this contrast against the white flowers and the greens, all three variations of colour work well together while contrasting and creating an eye-catching colourful photograph. I took this photograph in natural sunlight, on a sunny day, the fact the trees hand over creates a striking pattern on the floor. I also chose this photograph because in this photograph the model is in an engaging pose, rather then stood still, arms by their side.

I consider this photograph as one of my most successful because of the interesting composition, I instructed the model to stand between the trees, creating a kind of frame for the model to be inside, I think this worked successfully and allowed the model to be the focal point of the photograph even though they are the smallest factor in the photograph, oppose to the trees and greenery. The variations of dark and bright greens creates striking effect and the brown tree trunks and muddy ground contrast against each other, creating a clear division, the brown muddy ground also contrast with the shadows created, that turn the ground a black colour, this is created due to the fact I took this photograph in natural, sunlight in a shaded area where the trees created shelter and are overgrown.