Where I will photograph –

For my photoshoots, I have chosen to Study and take photos of Bonne Nuit which means “Good Night” in French. Bonne Nuit is one of Jerseys smaller harbours out in the north coast, it is still commonly used by locals for fishing where you can find many fresh crabs and lobsters being caught.

I chose to study Bonne Nuit because I like how quiet and secluded it is from many people which means it is densely populated, it is also quite covered due to the surrounding cliffs yet still catches the sun throughout the day. It is also an area of the island that many people forget about so I think that studying it can bring some more appreciation to the beautiful and natural landscape which it is.

There is also a small cafe which can be found down in Bonne Nuit that serves a variety of fresh food which can be enjoyed by many. Here is where you can find more information about Bonne Nuit.

Who I will study –

Stuart Abraham:

• A Jersey based photographer.
• Focuses on commercial photography.
• Has a project which is based on showing Jerseys natural landscapes and seascapes so that their beauty can be appreciated by the wider community.
• Link to his website of Jerseys photography.

Some examples of his photography:

Analysis:

In this photo which was taken by Stuart Abraham of Bonne Nuit, which is where I will also be studying and photographing, I think that this is a successful photo. This is because of the vibrancy of the photo, particularly in the boats and surrounding wildlife, and how Stuart Abraham has manipulated this within photoshop as it makes the colours which could have been lost due to the use of natural light to stand out and create a contrast against the cooler tones which can be found in the sand and wall behind them. I also like how he has been able to show the variety of blue tones which can be found in the sea because it makes the photo flow nicely against the sky as it creates a separation which can be a different yet unusual way of framing in photos. The use of the wildlife found at the bottom of the photo also helps to create a border around the photograph which can create the effect as if you are looking down into the hidden harbour of Bonne Nuit which I really like and will think about in my own work.

Photoshoot plan –

1st Photoshoot: General Landscape photography of Bonne Nuit.

2nd Photoshoot: A more in depth exploration of the landscape, specific structures/rock formations/views.

3rd Photoshoot: Still life objects which I have found along the beach cove and other areas.