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Immediately, I began by going through my images and rating them followed by rejecting and flagging each image. After I executed that, I then continued it by putting them in order of colour within the range of how much I prefer and like them. This makes it a lot more time efficient and manageable when it comes to editing as I now know what I am going to edit and what I am not.

My flagged and green images unedited

Editing these images in lightroom

I decided to keep this image in colour, rather than black and white because I think the two buildings in contrast of colour is an important factor within this image, essentially bright vs dark. The subject is the women and considering she is right in the centre rather than one or the other creates a creative factor. This photo had to be in colour as it could make every viewer individually have a different approach and perspective on it if it was looked into on a deeper level. Another factor is the red ball on the darker side which leaves a sense of curiosity on why it is there or whether the women was related to it and if she is walking towards it. Therefore, colour was needed to emphasize my thoughts on this image itself.

Within this image, I used the rule of thirds to make sure the subject aka the woman was in the very centre of the image and the buildings were equally on each side. I personally thought this image was eye catching due to the fact it gives off the effect of tunnel vision in-between the two buildings where the woman is standing. This draws you’re attention to the centre of the image as it shows far away. This demonstrates a factor of mystery. I decided to experiment by putting my photo in black and white to create a variety within my photographs and as it is in the historical Royal Square famous from WW2, therefore I decided to continue the vintage and old aesthetic due to context.

I experimenting this image in black and white and colour, but personally I preferred the in colour image. This is due to the fact there is a lot of contrasting factors. I think the vibrant royal blue chairs definitely add a lot to the image as it is contrasting with the tapestry and the black building. The interesting factor is that this image contains cool and warm tones that significantly contrast. Another big factor is that it contains every day scenes and scenarios. Such as the singular woman on her phone vs plural women talking with drinks. This is useful as I had to wait for the ‘ Decisive moment’ without asking them therefore the ‘ posing’ is not staged and is completely real. This is useful in this image as the people are not adjusting there behaviours as they are unaware of this image being taken. This is significant as people are definitely what make an image in street photography.

This image is definitely my personal favourite outcome within this photoshoot, I like it the most because it involves many people doing a variety of things. The man on the phone is definitely my favourite touch to this image which I had to wait for the right moment to include this. I edited this image to create more warm tones rather than cool to highlight the vintage aesthetic and just to make the image more appealing. The top bit of the images exposure is slightly too high, however this could be an advantage as it keeps the viewers eyes focused on the main subject; the restaurant and the people surrounding to make the image.

I again, experimented with black and white however I realised I actually preferred it in black and white. This photo is definitely the ‘ decisive moment’ due to the fact it is 5 people I assume accidently meeting. Because there is a variety of different people, you can see the different identity’s and personalities through their mannerisms and clothing. This image definitely would not be as significant without these factors. Another factor I thought added to this image is the geometry and lines surrounding the main subject; the people. Lastly, the reflection within the lining of the building behind them creates this image to be less dull and more eye catching. The reflection is so clear that you can see what the camera cannot. This highlights a sense of mystery with a slight peep. Where I am standing it is beneficial as you cannot see the back of the people instead you can see what the viewer would not guess to see or can see already. The Jersey flags with square shapes add significance to the image through conveying the heritage of Jersey. Also making sure the sky is not overly exposed because of the observance of the flags and shapes make the image less dull.

I like this image because it is very simple, I put it in a slower shutter speed to create variety and show the moment more. There isn’t much going on this image however that is personally what I like about it. There is nothing that draws the attention away of the main subject; the people. I believe people are definitely what makes ‘ street photography’. I think their behaviour and mannerisms look completely natural and realistic as I did not have to ask them to adjust their posing. This makes it completely natural and they show a sense of love and fun. This image I personally think has a very warm feeling to it which is the best feature as there is nothing in the surroundings to draw that away.

I love this image as there is a sense of love but also mystery, the mannerisms the viewers can see from the back tells us a lot about the image; the arm placements. The mysterious factor comes from the fact it is taken from behind the main subject, rather than in front. I increased the shadows to decrease the visibility inside the shops to make sure there was nothing too eye catching that drew the attention away from them. I originally put it in black and white and worked from there, however I thought it looked slightly dull so I experimented with a filter to see the difference and preferred it. The geometry and lines in the top of the image through the windows, creates different shapes and variety, specifically rectangles with visibility in the reflection. This slightly links to Bresson’s work as he often brings in surroundings especially reflections.

This image is by far my favourite out of the whole photoshoot, this is because it is showing 2 people sat down assumedly representing love, and separately it shows motherhood. This shows a variety of different types of love. I put it in a fast shutter speed which you can tell through her skirt as it is focused and very clear. The tree shows a sense of natural environment rather than man made features like my other photos. The filter I put on after I had already edited my image in black and white completely added to this image and made it 10 x more eye catching. I think it has a variety of elements which differentiates this image to others.

Instantly, it is clear my camera settings were in a slightly low shutter speed through the van, as it is moving we can see that through the fact it isn’t completely still and is slightly blurry. I decided to add warmer tones to differentiate it to the rest of my images, and slightly make a vintage aesthetic. The main feature that makes this image is the van and the people walking as it is definitely representing the ‘ decisive moment’.

Virtual Gallery-

I chose all these images specifically, due to the fact they all have one factor and meaning but in a variety of ways. Each photo shows a different relationship; yet every photo has an element of love. For example, a mother and child, wife and husband, acquaintances, and friendship. These are my favourite as you do not take notice of these things on an everyday basis. To take photos of these you really do have to find the ‘ right/decisive moment.’ I have chosen these images as my virtual gallery because of this element to it, and I believe people are a massive part in street photography which really brings it together.

Further experimentation