Assignment 6, Graphic Space

Out takes from Assignment 5

I really enjoyed this project, so I thought I'd post some other photos from this shoot that turned out well.

Assignment 5, Still Life/Product Shot

Product Shot

Still Life

Experimenting with lighting and depth of field when photographing motionless objects.

Show and Tell #5 Still Life and Product Shot

Product shot of gin bottle designed by student Silje Blaenes in Australia.

Still life of products design by Walnut Studio in the United States.

Bother photos were found at http://lovelypackage.com/

Assignment 4, facial expression ads

3 Ads created using facial expression and emotion to sell product.

Show and Tell #4 The Figure

By Eric Hovermale

The movement described by the shifting light and flow of the sheer fabric is what draws the viewer into this piece. The artist intended to express the human spirit in this piece, and I think he succeeded. The piece gives me a sense of freedom while the movement of the fabric causes a sense of mystery. I think a similar feeling could have been achieved was the figure clothed, but the photographers ethical decision to shoot nudes furthers the feeling of freedom the subject is experience and that transfers unto the viewer.

Photographer unknown

Though this photo is full of nude figures, it is the eyes of the center figure that draws the viewer in. The photo is overexposed but still connotes a dark meaning, while the subject matter seems playful. Despite the many naked females, I think this photo was taken ethically and used nudity tastefully.

Assignment 3 Ad, Editorial and Public Service

Public service announcement for the Humane Society.

Magazine editorial using same photo.

Science Diet ad.

All pieces created using variants of the same photo of my friend Josh and his dog Benji.

Show and Tell #3 Photo Driven Ad

Michael Jordan for Gatorade

I thought this was an incredibly photo driven ad first and foremost because it needs no type to convey it's meaning. A black and white (possibly duo tone?) picture of one of the worlds best athletes sweating neon orange and a logo is all this ad needs to attract the readers attention. The picture is cropped to the face which might be thought unusual for a picture of an athlete selling a sports drink, but the dramatic lighting and intensity in Michael Jordans gaze are all thats need to convey the message of the ad, that Gatorade provides strength.

Assignment 2 Private

1/16

F20

ISO: 800

Mix of natural and artificial lighting

For the private aspect of this project I decided to explore the idea of property and space further by photographing the bedroom closets of 5 women. Closets act as a secret weapon for women, containing our clothes and style tricks we often want hidden from the rest of the world. I think it is significant the way a closet can reflect the personality of its owner. Interestingly enough, they are also one of the places we feel comfortable shamelessly trashing.

Visual Technical Review pt. 2

Object metered from object

Object metered from scene

Object great depth of field

Object shallow depth of field

Object great depth of field

Object shallow depth of field

Assignment 2 Public

1/30

F27

ISO 1600

Through this project I hoped to blur the lines between what is private and public by exploring the concept of property. By sneakily entering the bounds of what was assumably private property, I photographed what is often visible to the public. I found it interesting the great care some people put into their backyards, probably for the eye of the public as well as their own pleasure, but then cased them off from the world behind great fences and walls.

The sun was setting when many of these were shot, so I was forced to use a higher ISO, giving these photos a grainy look I'm not entirely pleased with.

Visual Tech. Review Pt. 1

Stop motion

Stop motion/blur

Panning

Panning, slow shutter speed

Birds eye view

Ants eye view