What Is A Landscape?

Classical Landscapes

Landscape Photography

During the 19th century, landscape photography was rising as well as creative photography technology, for example the creation of more portable cameras. In the 20th century photographers like Ansel Adams took landscape photography even more popular and influential, this was done by taking classical landscapes of natural scenery, these photographs still are inspirational in the modern day.

Cindy Sherman Inspired Edit

Edit 2 – masculinity

This is a before and after of the four images I used in this second edit.

These are the final four images once I had edited them in Lightroom, I put all the images in monochrome to refer back to the artist Sam Contis, Sam Contis also focused on the male body like I did with my photoshoot and his images are in black and white so I took inspiration and did the same. With these final four images I put them into an A3 canvas/document in photoshop in which I created this:

I really like how this edit came out, this edit really portrays the theme of masculinity. I used a technique I have used in the past , multi exposure so for this image I took inspiration of Sam Contis and Muhammed Faread who gave me stylistic inspiration for this image. Here is a few pictures taken by Muhammed Faread which inspired me :

Muhammed Faread is a talented Egyptian photographer who is recognised for his multi exposure/ double exposure work. Muhammed Faread said that he sees double exposure as a form of poetry. I like the concept of Fareed’s images and i really like how they turn out therefore I took style inspiration from him.

Edit 3– femininity

For this edit I used this photo of the model holding a flower in the mirror and I put the image into black and white changing the temp and exposure until I got the right tone I wanted on the image. Then once I had edited it in Lightroom I thought that making the flower in the image the only thing in colour was a great idea as it changes the focal point. So then I put the image into photoshop, duplicated the layer, made it monochrome and then selected the flower to keep the colour.

Edit 4 – femininity

For this image I did a simple edit in Lightroom, I turned the image into black and white and I played around with the exposure, highlights, temp and etc until I was happy with how the photo looked. This photo was inspired by a photo on my femininity mood board which is the image on the left of the mood board.

edit 5 – Femininity

For this edit I put a filter over the natural image and adjusted exposure and shadows on Lightroom, Once that was done and I was happy with the overall photo I then opened the photo in photoshop ,duplicated the layer, made the new layer monochrome and selected her lips as it is associated with femininity and removed it so that the lips would be in their normal colour.

edit 6 – Masculinity

For this edit I thought that this image was too overexposed and that the body was too white so in Lightroom I played around with the exposure and added filters to it until his body was clearer.

from the femininity shoot I found that these were the best images. These images portray femininity to me because these photos highlight the stereotypical woman, They highlight this because of things used such as makeup, flower and the mirror.

My ideas for the edits on this photoshoot:

1.For some of these images I will not do any major edits and put them into monochrome to link with Cindy Sherman’s photographs.

2. Also taking inspiration of Cindy Sherman I will use simple portraits that were taken in this photoshoot and recreate images similar to Cindy Sherman`s distortion images.

3. I feel like these images turned out pretty good, however they have this focus on beauty so for an edit it could be a good idea to put the model on a beauty magazine like vogue.

4. Another edit idea I can do is montage or double exposure, I think I could put 3 different images from this photoshoot on one canvas/document with some having a lower opacity than others.

5. Colour Splash, another possible edit I can do with these photos is a colour splash where the image is in black and white and a section or part of the image is normal/in colour.

Masculinity Photoshoot

These are the best images From my masculinity photoshoot, This photoshoot was a good shoot however I could have took more photos, close ups of the models body to show the stereotypical masculine body in detail. This photoshoot links with my inspiration of Sam Contis, they link because both Sam Contis and my photographs show the masculine body and to really get my photos similar to photos by him I will put some into monochrome.

Other edit Ideas I can do with this photoshoot:

1. Basic editing for example only changing the tone, exposure and etc to make the image look right.
2. I can put many images on one canvas/document and show off different parts associated with the male body.
3. Montage, I can take different parts of the models body cut it out into squares or other shapes, and rotate or desaturate and make it unnatural.
4. Multi exposure.

Photoshoot 1

For this photoshoot i did exactly as i had planned and i went to the studio and took photo of a model shirtless and focused on the masculine features of the body. This photoshoot was inspired by Sam Contis This photoshoot is inspired by Sam Contis

The photos by Sam Contis I was inspired by are:

Photoshoot 2

This second photoshoot i focused on femininity, I used a model and got her to do different poses. In this photoshoot the model held props such as: flower, mirror and makeup supplies. This photoshoot is linked with Cindy Sherman as it highlights clearly femininity and stereotypical females.

Photoshoot 1 Plan

For this first photoshoot I am going to focus on masculinity. I plan to explore the connection between fitness and the image of the male body in my first photoshoot. I will do this by showing men engaging in physical activities and just showing off their body physique. This photoshoot will show things like discipline and dedication to physical fitness which is stereotypically thought to be masculine. This first photoshoot is inspired by Sam Contis.

Sam contis

Sam contis is a American photographer.Sam Contis is well-known for her work that frequently examines issues of identity, geography, and connecting between humans and the natural world. However this photoshoot is influenced by the identity work and here are the images of hers i am inspired by:

photoshoot 2 plan

For photoshoot 2 I will be focusing on femininity. In this photoshoot I will aim to focus on the features of the feminine face for example a female’s eye, lips, hair and their full face. I will be focusing on these certain aspects of the face because they are aspects of the face which are different to the male’s face. I will also use props like flowers so that the model can hold or put in her hair because flowers are associated with femininity. I will also use different coloured gels like pink and blue to really highlight the model and the theme of femininity.

Cahun was well-known for her collaboration with Suzanne Malherbe and was linked to the Surrealist movement in the 1920s and 1930s. They collaborated to produce a body of work that challenged both gender and traditional artistic standards. Claude Cahun is especially well-known for his photography self-portraits. She created a lot of characters for these pictures and explored identity, gender, and the part of self-image in detail. Her work addressed issues of unclear gender and identity flexibility which was unique. The later years of 1900s saw a rethinking of gender and queer studies, which gave Cahun’s life and work new meaning. Her legacy continues to influence current discussions on identity, gender and creative expression. She has been recognised as an inspirational figure in the history of gender identity in art.

In this image Claude Cahun shaved her head and is dressed in mens clothing. This image is very disturbing and has an eerie effect to it, i think this effect is given by the self portrait of her on the right side. The self portrait behind her looks creepy because its eyes are darkened and it is an unusual photo. This photo could suggest that there is more than one person in her body the idea of being two-faced. The aspect of Cahun having her head shaved shows an idea of false identity, almost like she doesnt know who she is, relating to gender in this image you can not really tell if it is a female or a male. The photo is in monochrome and has the main subjects centred within the frame.

Cindy Sherman often explores gender, identity, and how women are portrayed in the media. Her “Untitled Film Stills” series, which she portrayed characters resembling the traditional roles for women in Hollywood and European films from the 1950s and 1960s. The untitled film stills series is one of her best-known works. Cindy Sherman questions accepted standards and explores the flexibility and creates nature of identity through her artwork.

Cindy Sherman is recognised as one of the most important photographers in her industry and her work has had an influence on modern art and photography. Her ability to change her appearance and challenge traditional stereotypes/ideas of portraiture has made an impact in creative arts.

In this image above it shows a woman wearing a towel and staring into a mirror. The photo has her central which shows that she is the focal point, the image is in monochrome this gives the image more of a serious emotion to it. The woman in the photo has no clothes on and only has a little towel to cover herself, by doing this the focus of the image is now her body and how she looks. This photo is called subverting the male gaze, the male gaze is the act of portraying women and the world from a masculine, heterosexual perspective. Presenting and representing women as sexual objects for the enjoyment of the heterosexual male viewer. The title of this image suggests that she is trying to get rid of the male gaze. The tone of this image gives it a serious, creepy effect this is because she is alone in the bathroom and it looks like this image has been taken without her knowledge.

Femininity

Femininity, Femininity is an umbrella term used to describe characteristics, behaviours and gender roles that women and girls share, for example girls and women are expected to dress in typically feminine ways and be polite, accommodating and affectionate. Femininity can be imagined as a social construct, there is evidence that some of the behaviours that are considered feminine are shaped by culture and biology. Femininity has changed a lot over the years, for example the roles of women, personal attitudes of femininity have also developed through history. Things that were not accepted for women in the past are now accepted and encouraged.

Masculinity

Masculinity, Masculinity is also an umbrella term used to describe characteristics, behaviours and gender roles associated with men and boys, similarly to femininity, masculinity can be known as socially constructed however there is also evidence that some behaviours thought as masculine are controlled by both cultural factors and biological factors.

How identity can be influenced

identity can be influenced by place, belonging, your environment or someone’s upbringing. Identity and place or belonging are closely connected. A person’s childhood and surroundings have an impact on how they see themselves, especially when it comes to their gender. The expectations and standards that are placed in modern society have an effect on how people see their gender roles. The acceptance of different gender identities is influenced by the way someone was raised in a place. A person’s gender identity is shaped by friends, family, and social standards in their hometown. The freedoms and possibilities that are accessible to people depending on their gender are influenced by legal structures which shows the experience of gender identity. Other things like location, class, culture and race can also influence identity.

Gender Identity

Gender Identity describes how someone feels about their gender. For the majority of people there gender is the same as the sex they were at birth however for some people it is not the same.

Cultural Identity

Cultural Identity, Cultural identity is a part of a persons identity the way they see themselves. Cultural Identity can also be

Binary Opposites

Masculinity vs femininity is a binary opposite. Binary opposites are sets of related phrases or concepts that are seen as being the opposite to each other. The theories of socialists and semiotics study how language and signs contribute to a purpose are the foundation of the idea of binary opposites.

Photoshoot 1 – Rembrandt Triangle

This is the setup we used for the first photoshoot

ISO 100 , Focal Length 50 mm, Aperture f/16, Shutter Speed 1/160 sec

Photoshoot 2 – Chiaroscuro + Butterfly Lighting

This is the setup we used for the second photoshoot

ISO 100, Focal Length 53 mm, Aperture f/18, Shutter Speed 1/125 sec

ISO 100 , Focal Length 53 mm, Aperture f/18, Shutter Speed 1/125 sec