Landscape photography commonly involves daylight photography of natural features of land, sky and waters, at a distance. This can also include man made features. Landscape photography may include photos of artificial scenery, such as fields, orchids, gardens and architecture and human-made structures such as buildings, roads bridges etc. Landscape photography is capturing an image that embodies the spirit of the outdoors. It carries a sense of being to see something wonderful for the viewers.
When did landscape emerge as a genre?
Landscape emerged earlier in western culture, as it came about during the Renaissance period in the 16th century, an era towards a more modern, art appreciating society. Landscapes were seen as a part of earths surface that can be viewed at one time from one place. However, classical landscapes only emerged as a genre in the 17th century. Classical landscapes were influenced by classical antiquity, and wanted to illustrate an ideal landscape recalling Arcadia, which is a legendary place in Greece known for its peaceful and quiet tone.
Inv. 41128. Pietro da Cortona, Paesaggio ideale nella campagna romana (Tivoli?). DR
What prompted the rise of Landscape art during the late 18/19th century?
Landscape painting eventually gained prominence in the late 18th century with the rise of romanticism and often carried a religious significance. It also became a method of self-expression with the emotions of the painter and their appreciation of nature demonstrated in the painting. The interest in landscapes grew during this time, because it was during the Renaissance period, which is when factories were constantly being built, so the interest in landscapes grew, because of the lack of them and how they began slowly disappearing.
When did landscape photography originate?
The first Landscape painting came before the first landscape photo, because landscape paintings became popular earlier the the landscape photos, in the late 18th centaury. However, the first landscape painting was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer, Fra Bartolomeo at the end of the 15th period.
Landscape photography originated between 1826 and 1827 and the first landscape photo was taken by a French inventor named Nicephore Niepce. He took a landscape photo of snowy mountains.
I have chosen the following images as my final photos, because they have the best lighting, composition and represent the themes femininity and masculinity the best.
These are my favourite images from the snow, because they use different props, such as the pink scarf and the pink flowers. I think this helped really represent the theme femininity, because it showed how stereotypes, such as flowers and the colour pink represent women. However, the beauty and delicacy of the snow also represents femininity.
These images use natural lighting, because they were taken outside in the snow. The lighting of these images had little control, because they photos were located outside. The colour cast was very white and used cool tones. The camera settings are shown below:
F-stop: f/5
Exposure time: 1/125 sec
ISO: ISO-100
The photograph included mainly the colour white, because of the snow, but it also included the pink scarf, which was used a prop to show stereotypes. The snow in these images was used to portray femininity, because snow is beautiful and delicate, which is also interpretations of women. The tone of the image was very light, because of the white snow all around. The photos that used the flowers used different lines (from the twigs) and shapes (the flowers). This made the photo more interesting, as it added texture behind the model. In the images of the models sat you can see the texture of the ground and the snow, as tire tracks were left in the snow. The viewpoint of all these images were always the model, because they are what represented the femininity theme, as well as some props. The model was also mainly the centre of the photo, so the viewers eye would be drawn more to them. However, in the last image the model is off to the right, so that the viewers eye would be drawn to the flowers instead. There is also lots of contrast between the model and snow. These images were all taken to portray different stereotypes of women and to show femininity in different way.
I made these images, so that I could represent femininity. I took different inspirations from Claude Cahun and Cindy Sherman, because they both present femininity by using different props and stereotypes. The props I used was the pink scarf, because the colour pink is stereotypically associated with femininity. I also used flowers and snow, because both are beautiful and delicate, which is what women are seen as. Flowers are also more related to women, because the women is the one who ‘should be given flowers.’
These are my best images using mirrors as props, because I feel like they all tell a story. They show insecure females, who are emotional about their looks, so they apply make up, so they can be beautiful. This also correlates with different stereotypes, such as women are too emotional and women should wear makeup to be beautiful.
Different types of lighting were used in these images, but they were all indoors studio lighting. The white flash was used in the first four images, so it would present a white light. However, in the last image pink lighting was used by covering the light with a pink film. This was used to represent femininity, as a stereotype of females is that they relate to the colour pink. The lighting was very controlled in this shoot, because the lights could be positioned in different ways and the distance and intensity and the lights could also be manipulated. This photo shoot used cold white lighting, but the pink lighting was more warm. The camera settings are shown below:
F-stop: f/11
Exposure: 1/125 sec
ISO: ISO-100
The three black and white images have a higher contrast and contain light and dark tones. They also contain different shapes mirrors. The models holding the mirror were centre in the image, because they are the main focus of the image, so I wanted the viewers eye to be drawn to them more. The images also create a depth of surface illusion, because it looks like the model is stuff inside the mirror. In the image of the model applying make up in the mirror, the mirror with her in is the main viewpoint, because we can clearly see her applying it, even though it is not centred, it is still the view point. This image uses space between the mirror and the model, and also creates a depth of surface illusion, because the mirror creates depth, making the model seem further away. The first image of the model holding her face looking in the mirror contains lots of colours, such as her blue jeans, pink perfume, grey jumper and gold/ green mirror. This image also has different light and dark tones, which creates more contrast in the image. The model is not centred in the image, but she is the main view point of the photo, because she is displaying the theme of femininity. The photo also creates a depth of surface illusion, because the mirror makes the distance of the model from the camera much larger than it actually is. The last image uses the colour pink in the lighting and in the makeup, because the colour pink is associated to women stereotypically. The model in the mirror is the main viewpoint of this photo, even though she is not centred in the image. This photo also creates depth of surface illusion, because of its use of mirrors, which make the model look a different distance away than she actually is.
The model has her hands positioned on her face in this image, because she is insecure. This is a stereotype of women and I took inspiration from Cindy Sherman for this photo, because she also produced a women looking in the mirror looking insecure with a lot of make up on, which also relates to my photos of the models applying make up in the mirror. Make up links to femininity, because makeup is seen as something women should wear and not really men. The two images with the circle mirror show different emotions of the models being sad in the mirror, because a stereotype of women is that they are too emotional. However, the models not in the mirror are happy, because women are not allowed to show that they are being too emotional.
These are my best photos, when using different coloured lighting to portray different stereotypes. These are my best, because they present the different coloured stereotypes well, while also presenting other male stereotypes and going against stereotypes. The stereotypes presented are that men are strong and tough, but also that they are aggressive, which are shown. However, both the female and male model go against the colour stereotypes, as they pose in the opposite colour (eg man in pink lighting).
These photos all used indoor studio lighting, which was either pink, blue or white lighting. The lighting was very controlled in this shoot, because the colours, positioning, distance and intensity of the lighting could all be controlled. The images used different tonal ranges, because it used different coloured lighting. The black and white image used white lighting and the image using just blue lighting use cold tones. However, the images using pink lighting only use warmer tones. The images using both pink and blue lighting have both warm and cold tones. The camera settings are shown below:
F-stop: f/4.5
Exposure: 1/60 sec
ISO: ISO-100
These images either use blue, pink or both colours. They have light and dark tones and have bits of contrast, however the black and white photo has more light and dark tones and more of a contrast. These images contain shadow shapes behind the model. The model/ models are centre in all these images, because they are the main view point and I wanted the viewers eyes to go directly towards them. These images had different layout, where the male model would be in pink and the female model in blue vies versa. The models also had many different poses throughout, such as flexing muscles to present the stereotype that men are strong and tough, or squaring up to show that they are aggressive.
I took inspiration from Claude Cahun and Cindy Sherman in this shoot, because they both present different stereotypes, however Cahun also goes against stereotypes, so I also experimented with that by having female models stand in blue light with a male pose or stance and vies versa. I also had my male model stand in the same lighting that he did when he was being aggressive, and instead of being aggressive just smile, so he could go against the stereotype that males are aggressive.
I created this edit on photoshop. Firstly, I imported the two photos that I wanted into photoshop. I then selected one of the layers and adjust the opacity. Then, I positioned the images to where I wanted and played around with the opacity until I liked how it looked.
I created this on photoshop. Firstly, I painted a black background. Then, I important the three images that I wanted into photoshop and resized them all and repositioned them. I then added the white boarder to one image and copy and pasted the effect onto the other 2 images.
I made this image on photoshop, by exporting my chosen three images and resizing them and positioning them where I thought looked good. Then, I changed the opacity of each image and added a different colour gradient to each one. I also changed the opacity of the gradient.
I created this diamond cameo, by exporting my four chosen images then cutting oval shapes and selected create via layer. Then, I deleted the layers that I know longer needed and made the edges of the circles less harsh, by feathering them. Finally, I repositioned them all where I wanted them.
Virtual Gallery
I used ArtSteps to create my virtual gallery. Firstly, I imported all the photos I wanted to use for my virtual gallery into ArtSteps. Then, I dragged and placed the images where I wanted them and then moved them around until they were the right height and width apart. Finally, I added a black frame to each photograph.
Claude Cahun experimented with stereotypes and gender fluidity, so in my photoshoots, I decided to experiment with different male and female stereotypes, while also going against them, by getting a female to look more masculine and present a male stereotype (vise versa), just like Cahun did.
In this photo of Cahun she is a female, but she made herself look more masculine, by having her hair short and standing in a more masculine way. In my photo, I also made a female model look more masculine by having her wear a male coat with the hood up, so her long hair could not be seen. I also told her to stand more masculine and look tough. However, I also used coloured lighting to make her look more masculine, because the colour blue is stereotypically associated with males, even though Cahun didn’t.
I then attempted to create more photographs of my female models looking more masculine.
Cahun, a female, made herself look more masculine here by using a prop weight. This makes her look more masculine, because males are stereotypically seen as stronger. In my image on the right I didn’t go against the stereotype like Cahun did, because I used a male to represent the male stereotype that males are strong and tough. I did this, because I wanted to show that both men and women can be tough, when I placed them side by side.
However, Cahun did not have any male models represent female models to go against stereotypes, because she took images of herself (a female), so I decided to try and have a male model represent a female stereotype. I used lighting and my models facial expression to have him represent a female stereotype, which is that pink represents females. However, in this photo I also had the model going against a male stereotype, which is that men are aggressive. I used the pink/red lighting to help me do this, and his happy facial expression.
Cahun also experimented with gender fluidity a lot, so I decided to experiment with that aswell. I used blue and pink lighting to represent this in the studio, because the colours both represent either masculinity or femininity, so when I put them together they represent both.
Cindy Sherman
Cindy Sherman also experimented with different stereotypes, but she also dressed up as these different characters, so in my photoshoots I didn’t just experiment with stereotypes, I also dressed my models up in different outfits, so that I could recreate Cindy Sherman’s technique, but in a different way. She dressed up as different feminine stereotypes, but because I had already taken lots of stereotypical photos, I wanted to show how femininity changes and alters through time, by dressing models up in different decade themes outfits.
I chose to use the same technique as Cindy Sherman for this photoshoot, because I also decided to dress up my models as different characters, just as Sherman did. However, she did it to represent different female stereotypes, but I did it to show how femininity changed through time. I did this, because I already had lots of stereotype based photographs.
However, I did also explore some of the same stereotypes that Cindy Sherman did, like women are too emotional. I decided to recreate the same image of a female crying to show this. I also then made a black and white copy of this photo, because black and white can represent feelings of sadness. Cindy Sherman also created a black and white image.
I then also decided to present this stereotype in a different way. I had my model look into the mirror and act upset/ emotional.
Then, I experimented with another stereotype that Cindy Sherman experimented with, which was that women should be housewives. However, I experimented with this in a different way. I used a broom as a prop to show that women should clean the house, but Sherman used items that are found in the kitchen as props, as she was presenting the stereotype that women should cook. These are both stereotypical jobs of a housewife.
Cindy Sherman used nature (trees), to present femininity, so I took influence from her and her photographs and did the same thing. I had my model stand at the tree and hold onto it and Sherman sat on a tree and stood in front of it. Then, I experimented with other elements of nature (flowers) to present femininity.
Sherman also experimented with mirrors, when portraying femininity, so I took influence and decided to do the same.
In Sherman’s photo her model looks upset, so I recreated it with an image of my model looking in the mirror upset. However, I also think she looks insecure and that is why she has so much make up on. This presents two stereotypes of females, which is that they should wear makeup and that they are insecure. I decided to experiment with these two stereotypes using mirrors, just as Sherman has done.
These two images show my models looking insecure, just like Sherman’s photo does. I also experimented with my model looking in the mirror while applying makeup, because her model had lots of makeup on.
Cahun and Sherman
In this photo I experimented with ‘selfies’, because both Claude Cahun and Cindy Sherman took photos of themselves.
Conclusion
in conclusion, I think I’ve recreated or taken inspiration from these photos and it has come out well and presented the same idea. I also like how I haven’t directly copied my chosen artists, but I have taken ideas from them, but executed it in my own way.
In this photoshoot I experimented with different outfits/ costumes, so I could represent women through time. This links to the theme femininity, because it shows how feminine standards evolve and change through time. This photoshoot took place outside the studio, outside school. I experimented with different poses and angles, as well as props in this photoshoot, so I could really present the changes women have gone through.
I have chose to take photographs of my models in different outfits from the years below:
1920’s:
1930’s:
1960’s:
1970’s:
1990’s:
2000’s:
I chose these decades, because the 1930’s is very similar to the 1940’s and the 1950’s. I have chose the decades 1960-2000, because this is where I see the most change in the feminine standards through time.
I have chosen to do this photoshoot, because I have been influenced by Cindy Sherman as she also dressed up in different costumes/ characters to present the theme of femininity.
The images that I have highlighted green are the images I have chosen to edit, because they represent the different decades the best, and have the best focus and composition.
1920
These images represent femininity in the 1920’s, because women back then would wear unique headdresses or hair accessories, which I have tried to replicate, by having my model dress up in similar head accessories.
I edited these images by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows and vibrancy, while decreasing the highlights, whites, blacks and saturation. I did this, so the photo would have better lighting.
Then, I made virtual copies of these images and created black and white versions of each one, because I wanted my photos to be more authentic, as all photos were in black and white in that era.
1930’s
This images represent 1930’s femininity, because the standards then were long clothing that covered the body. This image represents that, because my model has on a long fur coat, which covers her up.
I edited these images by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this to improve the lighting.
I also made virtual copies of my photos, so I could create a black and white version, so they would be more authentic, because all photos were still in black and white at this time.
1960’s
these images represent 1960’s femininity, because they wore jeans and tops that were long enough to cover their stomach. The feminine standard was still very respectful, but much more casual.
I edited this image by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this to improve the lighting.
1970’s
My model is now dressed up in an outfit that represents femininity in the 70’s. The feminine standards had changed and females would now wear more colourful clothing and they did not have to cover up as much.
I edited this photo by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites and vibrancy, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this so the brightly coloured accessories would stand out more and be more vibrant and also to make the lighting better.
1990’s
The feminine standards had now changed a lot and females could now wear more revealing clothing, like crop tops.
I edited this photo by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites and vibrancy, while decreasing the highlights, blacks and saturation, so that the lighting would be better.
2000’s
The feminine standards were now much different from the 1920’s. Women could now wear more revealing clothing, like low rise trousers, with smaller crop tops.
I edited this photo by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows and whites, while decreasing the highlights, blacks and vibrancy. I did this to improve the lighting.
These images relate to the theme of femininity, because they show a timeline from 1920-2000 of how femininity has altered through time. It also shows that their is not just one definition of femininity, because it is constantly changing, and societies demands are also constantly changing.
Photoshoot Conclusion
In conclusion, I think the outfits in this photoshoot was a good idea, because I can now compare this photoshoot to Cindy Sherman’s photos of her as different characters. I also think I portrayed femininity throughout time well, because the outfits were realistic compared to the actually outfits they wore. However, next time I would find a better place to take the photos, so the lighting was the better and so the background of the images were better. I would also experiment with the camera settings, so all the images were more in focus.
In this photoshoot I have chosen to experiment with different male and female stereotypes in the studio, including different lighting, poses and props. I have decided to do stereotypes, so I can compare my stereotype images to my chosen artists photographs, which are Cindy Sherman and Claude Cahun. I have used the chosen stereotypes below to really look into:
• Males are aggresive
• Females are too emotional
• Females should be housewives
• Makeup is feminine
• The colours pink and blue to show masculinity and femininity
I have chosen these stereotypes to look at, because Cahun and Sherman have used some of these stereotypes, so it makes it easier for me to compare and analyse my images against theirs.
The images which I have highlighted green are the images I have chosen to edit, because they present the stereotypes the best, and have the best composure, focus and lighting techniques. I went down to the studio three times for this photoshoot, because in the first photoshoot there were shadows behind my models, from the lighting used, because they were stood too far back. In the second attempt I made sure to move the models more forward, to help prevent the shadows behind them. In my third photoshoot I experimented with different props, such as lip gloss, hair brush, perfume, mirrors, phones and other make up products.
Firstly in the studio I experimented with different coloured lighting e.g. pink and blue, because they are stereotypically colours that represent femininity and masculinity.
masculine
Firstly, I used a male as my model and experimented with blue lighting, because stereotypically blue is associated with males.
I edited this image by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites and vibrancy, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this to make the lighting more vibrant.
Then, I decided to take inspiration from Claude Cahun, because she experimented with gender fluidity and went against stereotypes, so I decided to use female models, but also use the blue lighting.
I also has my model try look more masculine while stood in this light, by giving her a male jacket and asking her to put her hood up and look tough.
I edited these photos by increasing the contrast, shadows, whites and vibrancy, while decreasing the exposure, highlights, blacks and saturation. I did this to make the blue lighting more vibrant, and to make the model stand out more.
Femininity and masculinity
I had used both pink and blue lights here and positioned the male and female next to each other in the photograph, so the comparison between femininity and masculinity could be seen.
I had the female model sit in the pink light and the male model sit in the blue light, because they are their stereotypical colours. However, I was influenced by Cahun and how she went against stereotypes, so I also switched their positioning around, so they went against their stereotypes.
I edited these photos by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights, whites and blacks. I did this so the coloured lighting would be more vibrant. I also used the prop of a bow in the hair to represent femininity, because bows are seen as a very feminine accessory.
Femininity
I also used a female model in both pink and blue lighting to represent gender fluidity and to go against stereotypes, just like Cahun did.
I edited this image by increasing the contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy, saturation, while decreasing the exposure, highlights and blacks. I did this to make the lighting more vibrant.
Next, I experimented with different masculine and female stereotypes.
Masculine
The first masculine stereotype I experimented with was that men are aggressive. I used different poses to show this. I also used red coloured lighting, because the colour red signifies anger.
I had my model put his hands up in fists to signify that he was angry and being aggressive. However, I then decided to go against the stereotype, like Cahun, and have him pose smiling, while in the red light. I did this to show that even if angry, like the red light portrays, not all men are aggressive all the time and that it’s just a stereotype.
I edited these images by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights, whites and blacks. I did this so the model would stand out more and the lighting would be more vibrant.
I then experimented with the stereotype that males are strong and tough.
I had my male model pose flexing/ showing his muscles, so that he would look big and strong.
I edited this photo, by increasing the contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the exposure, highlights and blacks. I did this, so the model would stand out more.
I then made a virtual copy of the edited photo, so I could create a black and white copy.
Conclusion of shoot
The photos represented femininity and masculinity well, as they showed the different female and male stereotypes well. However, there were too many shadows in the images. Therefore, I went down again for another shoot and made sure my models were stood further forward, away from the backdrop, so that those shadows were not created. However, I do like the shadows in the final black and white image, because it make my model look even more touch as he has two large shadows behind him also flexing his muscles.
Femininity
In this shoot I experimented with different female stereotypes and different props. Firstly, I experimented with the stereotype that women are too emotional.
In this photo I was crying, so that I could represent the stereotype that women are too emotional and cry a lot.
In this photo I also experimented with ‘selfies’, the photo was of myself. I did this, because Cahun and Sherman both took photos of themselves.
I edited this image by increasing the contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the exposure, highlights and blacks. I did this, so the tears would be more visible.
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After:
Then, I made a virtual copy of thee edited image, so that I could create a black and white version. I created a black and white version, so that the tears would be even more visible in the photo.
I then took photos of my model sad in the mirror to show that she is too emotional. She also looks insecure in some of these images in the mirror.
I edited these photos by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks.
Next, I experimented with different props, that would represent different stereotypes of women.
Lip stick/gloss
I used make up to represent femininity, because a stereotype of women is that they should be beautiful and wear make up. Make up is more related to females, rather than males.
I edited this photo by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights, whites and blacks. I did this to make the lighting more pink and so the background was not see in the mirror reflection.
I edited the white lighting and background photos by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this, so the props would be more vibrant and so the model would stand out more.
I edited this image by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. Then, I made a virtual copy of my edited photo and created a black and white version and then edited it slightly more.
Perfume
I used perfume as a prop, because there are different sprays for men and women, and perfume represents females more than males, whereas aftershave represents males.
I edited these images by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this to make the prop more vibrant and to make the model stand out more.
Phone
I used a phone, because another stereotype of females is that they gossip a lot, so I asked my models to pull either shocked, sad or happy expressions, so it seems like they are gossiping on the phone.
I edited these images by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this, so the model and her facial expression would stand out more.
Broom
I used a broom as a prop in these photos, because a stereotype of women is that they should be housewives and stay at home so they can cook and clean. I was influenced by Cindy Sherman for this photo, because she created a photo of her as a housewife, but she was in the kitchen cooking.
I edited this image by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites and vibrancy, while decreasing the highlights. I did this, because the image was too dark, so I had to make the model and prop stand out more.
Mirrors
I used mirrors as a prop, because stereotypically make is related to females and females should wear it, so they look beautiful. Therefore, females are always looking in the mirror doing their make up. Females are also seen as insecure so they are often looking in the mirror because of that.
I also had my models pull different faces in the mirrors, so they also correlated to other stereotypes, such as women are too emotional.
I edited this image by increasing the contrast, shadows, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights, whites and blacks. Then, I made a virtual copy, so I could create a black and white version. I made a black and white version, because in the mirror I am upset. Black and white can correlate with feelings of sadness.
Photoshoot Conclusion
In conclusion, I think this photoshoot went really well, because I used lots of different props to represent both feminine and masculine stereotypes. I also think that even though my first few photos had too many shadows behind the models, I think I corrected this very well when I went down the studio again. However, next time I would like to get more photos to support the masculinity theme.
In this photoshoot I have decided to use the element of nature to experiment with the themes of femininity and masculinity. I chose a snowy setting, because I think the beauty of snow represents femininity, while I also used flowers and trees and other nature as props in my photoshoot. I also attempted to make the snow masculine, by using props such as snowballs, which are more aggressive, just like the masculine stereotype. The images which I have highlighted green are the images I have chosen to edit, because they have the best focus, lighting and composition.
The images which I have highlighted green are the images I have chosen to use and edit, because they are my best photos, because they have the best props and composition. They also represent the themes femininity and masculinity the best.
I first attempted to take a photograph capturing both masculinity and femininity, by positioning both a male and female next tot each other. However, the images were not in focus, as the camera was not on the correct settings to start. I did however try and edit the image, but could not get it into focus.
I edited this image, by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights, whites and blacks. I did this, so there would be more colour in both the models faces, and so the image would be brighter.
Masculinity Theme
I attempted to use snowballs, so it would correlate with the masculine theme, as snowball fights can be quite aggressive and the stereotype of males is that males are aggressive. However, the photos did not come out how I had wanted, because it was hard to capture the action shot as the camera was not on the correct settings.
I edited all these images in the same way, by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while also decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this, so the images would be brighter and more vibrant, so they attracted the viewers eye more.
However, this image is extremely blurry, so I tried to edit it to make it less blurry, but couldn’t as the camera was not steady as the photograph was being taken.
However, the idea behind this photo was that the model was flexing or showing his muscles to make him look big and strong, because a stereotype of masculinity is that men are tough and strong. However, this photo was executed poorly.
In these images the snowballs were used as props to show masculinity, because snowball fights can be aggressive, which correlates with the stereotype that males were aggressive. In the first image I tried to get an action shot of the snowballs being thrown at the model, but this did not come out how i expected it to, as it caused the model to pull a face. In the second image I got a shot of the model about to throw the snowball, to show that he was in the middle of a snowball fight. In the last two images the models were collecting snowballs, so they could get ready for their fight.
Femininity Theme
In this photo I decided to use nature, such as trees and flowers of props, because I think the beauty of nature represents femininity, because nature is beautiful and gentle, which femininity and women are often seen as. I also used a pink scarf as a prop/ outfit in the snow, because the colour pink also suggests femininity, due to the stereotype that women like/ wear pink.
I edited these three images the same way, by increasing contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while also decreasing the exposure, highlights and blacks. I did this, so the focus of the image would be the model and so the pink would be more vibrant and stand out more, so it would attract the viewers attention.
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After:
You can see the difference in the two images and that the pink scarf stands out much more in the second image, so that the viewers eye is drawn to the pink more. This exaggerates the theme of femininity in the photograph.
In these images I used the prop of flowers, because they relate to the theme of femininity, because flowers as stereotypically seen as a feminine thing, because it is always the male buying ang gifting the females flowers. Flowers are also very delicate and beautiful, which women are also often seen as. The flowers in this image are also a purple/ pink colour, which is also stereotypically related to women. The pink scarf was also used in some of these images.
I edited these photos, by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the highlights and blacks. I did this, so the flowers in the background would stand out more, and so the image would also be brighter.
I also attempted to use another element of nature (a snowy tree) as a prop. The snowy tree also represents femininity, because of its beauty. However, trees are big, tough, strong and stand tall, which also relates to the theme of masculinity, because these are some of the stereotypes of males.
I edited these images by increasing the exposure, contrast, shadows, whites, vibrancy and saturation, while decreasing the blacks and highlights, so that the snow would come out more white and less grey, compared to the original photo. I also did this, so the image would be brighter and more vibrant.
Before:
This image is dull and not vibrant enough, which is giving the snow a light grey colour.
After:
The photo is now more vibrant, therefore making the snow look whiter.
Then, I experimented with different feminine like poses, by asking my model to use her hands, by positioning them on her face.
I edited these two photos by increasing the contrast, shadows, whites and vibrancy, while decreasing the exposure, highlights and blacks. I edited the photo this way, so that it would be more vibrant and so the model would stand out more.
Next, I experimented with headshots in the snow.
I edited these two images by increasing the contrast and vibrancy, while decreasing the exposure, highlights, shadows, whites and blacks. I also used a correction tool, so I could get rid of any blemishes on the models skin.
Conclusion of shoot
I think this shoot went well, because I captured both the themes of masculinity and femininity by using both female and male models. I also liked how I used different props such as flowers and snowballs to capture different stereotypes of femininity and masculinity. However, next time I would like to get more photos that represent masculinity and make sure all my images are in focus.
Women have altered and changed as time has, so for one of my photo shoots I want to show how they have changed through time and show them changing. I want to do this by having a women model dress up in these different outfits, so I can show each decade. This fits into the theme of femininity, because it shows how ideas and stereotypes of femininity and how femininity should look also change through time. This suggests that femininity isn’t just one defined thing, and can be seen and presented in many different ways, as it changes constantly.
Stereotypes
Stereotypes is also going to be another photo shoot I am going to attempt for males and females, because I can use different emotions, colours and careers in this photo shoot. For example, women are too emotional and should be mothers, or men are aggressive and should be strong and tough. This fits into the theme of femininity and masculinity, because it suggests to people how men and females should be, or how they are. It also tells people what is feminine and masculine.
Nature
For my final photo shoot I am going to use different nature elements to portray femininity and masculinity. For example, flowers could be associated with females and femininity, so they could be a prop I could use to show femininity. Another way I can use nature to look into the themes of masculinity and femininity is by choosing a setting that matches masculine and feminine stereotypes.
This mood board shows general things that are related to women and that I could use as ‘props’ or ‘tools’ in my photoshoot. These include different hairstyles, which are more feminine, such as long hair, rather than shorter hair. It also includes things such as makeup, jewellery, clothing and nails. However, this mood board also includes stereotypes of women that I could also showcase in my photoshoot. These stereotypes include women being too emotional, or that women must be housewives and mothers. The colour pink is also stereotypically correlated with women. This mood board also includes places that typically suit a women or could be used as a background to make my photographs more feminine, such as meadows, or fields, as well as snowy fields, sunsets and flowery fields.
Masculinity Mood Board
This mood board includes ‘props’ or ‘tools’, which can be used for my photoshoot, to achieve a more masculine variety of photographs, such as weights, footballs, or the colour blue. This is because these are typically associated with males. There are also different outfits, such as suits and ties, or army camo clothes. Stubble could also be used to make the photoshoot more masculine. This mood board also includes stereotypes of men, such as they are fathers, aggressive and restrain their emotions. These stereotypes could be used to help position and pose my model, so they look more masculine.
