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sublime shoot: under water 6
For this underwater shoot I had the thought that this would definitely create the most sublime atmosphere and composition possible. I believe the combination of both tranquility and beauty posed within the inability to breath and threat of death created what would be expected as sublime. For the shoot itself I intend to create a composition of both from a large camera above the water looking down on someone submerged within the pool, but then taking this further and taking images of someone submerged within water. My visual inspiration for this shoot are the following images:
I believe these images not only focused on the embodiment of the sublime. As this shoot is one which is very hard to successfully achieve I decided I wanted to research the best way to take the shoot for it to be the most successful it possibly could be. There are an array of methods I will be experimenting with, the first is using a dslr camera but having my person submerged in the water and me having myself and the camera above the surface. With this effect I will be able to capture images of her face close up and in high definition and also her whole body from a lower down perspective. one of the main issues I am facing with this shoot as I am taking it in a public pool the lighting will be very very strong. Because of this to get the darker tonal colours and contrast will be a-lot more difficult. I could also use this to experiment with bodily from, having just hands and bodily shapes coming out of the water. I will additionally be using a go pro in order to take the deeper underwater photography and also developing the different effects it can capture compared to a different camera.One of my other aims is to really be able to capture her falling into the water and trying to really connote and depth and a submerged effect to the image itself. If the water is not deep enough I will use photoshop in order to further exaggerate how deep the water is, as this is one of the factors which will actually from the scenario of danger and pain that causes emotions based off the sublime themselves. I think this soot is so unique and I really hope the images come out successfully, and if they come out blurred and less of the detail that I wish to capture, that I could at least further edit them to still show a accommodation of emotions and suffocation of water.
Dslr edits: I wanted to edit many of the images in order to make the water feel deeper. I wanted to take many from the above perceptive as to my mind this has a tendency of themes of surrealism within the image itself. I wanted to really be able to visibly see the detail throughout all the bubbles. I think it is a really interesting perspective to be able to see someone from such detail above the water. Not only is it a unique view but it portrays the effect beauty and a aspect of danger as they have the possibility of drowning.
Photoshoot plan 2 – when walls talk
Alex Webb
These images are from Alex Webb’s Haiti collection and ones I am using for inspiration. I am using these as inspiration as I feel his images have different concepts behind them when relating to the theory I am studying. When looking at the first image we can see a wall, however there are two openings in it which could suggest that Alex has taken this image in a way that challenges the theory of isolation as the sense of isolation isn’t there. In addition, the second and third images do relate to the theme of isolation. The second images relates to the theme of isolation as the high walls and gates create a sense of isolation and entrapment which is a clear indication that it links to the theory. Furthermore, the third image also has connotations of isolation as the two in the corner look trapped possibly indicating that they are inclosed in that area. These three images I can easily respond to by photographing areas that challenge the theory but also link to the theory. I will focus on areas round St Helier which have built up walls but specifically gated areas and run down areas. I will mainly use natural lighting as it is clear that Alex has only used natural lighting too.
Photoshoot plan 1 – When walls talk
Bruce Davidson
These are images I thought where strong images out of Bruces collection and are the ones I am wanting to replicate. I felt these were some of the strongest images from his collection as I thought they clearly relate to the theory in great detail. I will use artificial light from my camera and also a torch as a source of light as within Bruces images there isn’t any natural light as they are underground in the subway. Furthermore, there isn’t a subway or unground tube in jersey so I have chose the location of a bunker in St Ouen’s which is open to the public. This location has a lot of graffiti and is dark which will work well when I add artificial lighting when taking the images as it will create the same affect and style as in Bruces images. I have also chosen this location because the location in Bruces images look very run down and old and I think that my location when responding to his work will have the same affect.
Studio shoot
Selected images
Final Images
Cropping
Selection Before editing
Editing
Essay Plan
Structure
INTRODUCTION: In my introduction, I will explain what the essay is going to do.
- Explain how I interpret the question – explain how the work of Sophie Calle and Henrik Malmström is unconventional, different, successful and appealing to the audience.
- Identify issues that I am going to explore – Meaning and origin of ‘conventional documentary photography’, how artistic movements have influenced/developed our understanding/perception. Include – Straight Photography and Realism movement; deprived and started due to the pictorialism; started due to scientific approach to photography.
- Use at least one quote -“documentary photography typically focuses on an ongoing issue (or story) which it relates through a series of photographs.”link or “Street photography is candid photography of life and human nature. We are filtering what we see, to find the moments that intrigue us, and to then share them with others.”link
Questions to consider: What is your area of study? Which artists will you be analysing and why? How will you be responding to their work and essay question?
ANALYSIS & MAIN BODY: Develop of argument or line of reasoning
- The first paragraph should covers the first things said in the Introduction.
- Other sentences should develop the subject of the paragraph.
- Include relevant examples, details, evidence, quotations, and references showing understanding of relevant theory and reading
Historical/ theoretical context within art, photography and visual culture relevant to the area of study. Make links to art movements/ isms and some of the methods employed by critics and historian.
Set the scene for the next paragraph.
- Analyse first artist/photographer in relation to essay question. Present and evaluate my own images and responses.
- Analyse second artist/photographer in relation to essay question. Present and evaluate my own images and responses.
CONCLUSION: The conclusion contains no new material
- Summarise argument and the main themes.
- Draw parallels, explore differences/ similarities between artists/photographers and that of my own work that I have produced
- State general conclusions and evaluate findings.
- Make it clear why those conclusions are important or significant.
In the last sentence, sum up the argument very briefly, linking it to the title.
References/ bibliography/ appendices
- List all the books, and other materials that have been referred to within the essay using Harvard Referencing system
- In the bibliography, list relevant literature, DVD, TV, internet, including those texts that have been read but did not use in the essay