During my photoshoot it was very difficult to take the photographs as I was constantly on the move, meaning many photos where blurred and unfocused. However I think that my camera settings where close to accurate in helping me produce focused images during the photoshoot once I had adjusted them. Out of the photographs I have decided to pick images 4 different photographs to be edited and manipulated, however, I will probably only have one final image, being image number 4. These images where the most successful as they are the most focused out of the photographs in the shoot. As well as this the perspective of the buildings are well composed in the frame.
Stephanie Jung is a photographer based in Germany, providing images on a contract basis for her clients (freelance photography).
To create her images, Jung takes a series of images with multiple exposures and this creates the effect on her images ( as pictured below). She also uses double exposures: the superimposition of two or more exposures to create a single image, double exposure referring to the use of two images.
Jung’s indistinct and radical city-scapes place the viewer as a static observer in the mayhem of the city. Jung’s images show the intrusive bright lights and the dizzying chaos of different cities (with Tokyo, New York and Paris being a small selection). Her images give a strong sense of isolation that city life can bring to those caught up in it.
My interpretation:
process:
I began by using the orginal image as a background. I created multiple layers using the same image.
On the first layer, I increased the exposure of the image, to begin creating my multiple exposure produced image.
with the edited layer, I decreased the opacity in order to see the background layer. I then shifted the first layer slightly to the left to begin creating a disorientating image, similar to the style of Jung’s photography.
I edited the second layer by decreasing the exposure this time and in turn decreasing the opacity to see the layers beneath it. I shifted the layer even further to the left to further the dizzying effect.
I created a third layer- where I increased exposure and the gamma correction to make the lights on the road stand out against the shadows.
I erased some of the harsh lines from the different layers to make a smooth image.
I placed the final image back into photoshop (with all the layers flattened) and duplicated the background layer, shifting it to achieve the final effect I was aiming for.
I experimented with a second photo and decided to create a more vibrant and colourful image.
process:
I started by making four different layers (including the background layer). For each layer I changed the opacity, excluding the background layer as it’s locked.
I then changed the overall colour of the background image, giving it dark blue midtones. For the first layer, changed the colour of the image to green a green tint and lowered the opacity. I changed the second layer, lowering the opacity again and created a pink image. The third layer I did the same, except creatubng another blue image to layer on top.
I added a fourth and final layer to offset the dark blue tones in the sky and midtones of the completed image.
Rut Blees Luxemburg is a German photographer, she is 52 and studied at the London College of Communication. She is now a Tutor at the Royal College of Art.
Blees Luxemburg investigates the urban landscape and its effect on the human condition. She does a lot of large-scale photographic prints. Majority of her shoots are done at night, using long exposures, allowing her to capture the lights of the city. Her images have an atmospheric tone within them.
Blees Luxemburg was originally studying Political science in Germany, however moved to London to study photography at the London College of Communication and then University of Westminster.
She has exhibited internationally and her work is in major collections across Europe. Her new work is more dependent on nature, meaning she waits for rain or certain tides. This breaks away from the world of concrete and steel that creates the character in London.
What? I
will be taking photographs for my Street Photography project. Here I will be
trying to follow Vivian Maier’s Work and using a couple of her ideas and
techniques.
When? I will be taking my images on Monday 25th November 2019, Here I will be taking the images from 4-6pm to get a range of different images with different natural lighting as it will get dark around 5pm.
Where? I
will be taking most of my images in St. Helier, Jersey as it’s one of the most
highly populated places in jersey therefore having many photographic
opportunities as there will be many people.
How? As I
want to be discrete I will be using my phone’s camera, this way less people
will notice me, I will also be using natural lighting as I will be taking the
photographs in the outdoors.
Why? I
want to try and capture a successful set of images showing peoples thought
process and emotions, as I think this makes the image more interesting and more
thought provoking.
I will be taking the photos in an urban setting, not specifically focusing on nature such as trees and other plants they may be in my desired location, or people although they may be in the shot.
WHAT
My photoshoot will focus on urban structures within the city, such as general architecture of buildings, bridges, roads and crossings, as well as historical buildings such as churches. a large proportion of the city has derelict and empty buildings which could also be interesting to photograph.
WHERE
My photoshoot will take place within the city of Gdansk in the north of Poland, mainly in the old town areas I will also be able to take photographs from higher up, for example the balcony of the apartments and the top of the church viewing platform, which will give my photographs a range of angles and perspectives.
WHEN
I will take this photoshoot on the 24th October, during the morning, between 7am and 11:30am, the weather will be cloudy, however this may potentually give more focal point of the infrastructures I am taking photographs of as I walk around.
WHY
I have chosen this location due to its range of beautiful architecture and large towering buildings to give my photographs a variety of a high angle, low angle, or canted angle shots. I have chosen this time period as there may be some sun coming through the clouds in the morning, altering the colour of objects in my photos.
HOW
Due to the constant moving around that I will be doing during the photoshoot, in order to complete walking around the city, my photos may become blurred and I will be taking photos while walking (not using a tripod). To prevent blurred and unfocused images, I will change the camera settings, to a hight ISO of 1600, a fast shutter speed of 1/320 and an aperture of f/14.
EXPOSURE OF A PHOTO RELIES ON THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE:
Exposure triangle; how camera settings affect photo brightness, how setting affect the amount of light entering.
Because I have chosen to have a fast shutter speed to help take photographs quicker, the amount of light entering the camera is minimised. to help create a brighter image, I have to increase the ISO from 200, to 1600, in order to capture a brighter image.
