Evaluation

I have experimented with a range of different layouts in artsteps. I’ve also used a variety of images such as single objects, triptychs and diptychs to make the layout more interesting.

I chose to take pictures of these objects because I was inspired by their unique shapes and textures. I was also inspired by all the different components that are needed to create these objects certain objects especially the hand drill.

I wanted to place the objects in a certain way in which it complemented and combined their shapes together kind of like how Darren Harvey-Regan with his montage of Walker Evans’ photos of tools.

I had intended for the objects to be in black and white because it gives an older look to them and because I was inspired by Walker Evans’ own work; his images were quite old and since he only had access to black and white cameras I chose to make my images in black and white.

I have learnt that lighting is a key element when taking photographs as it can affect the different shadows and tones of the objects, it can also affect the white balance. The types of lighting can also affect the objects, for example, using a warmer toned lighting will cause the objects to have a more warmer look or glow to them.