Final 10 Images for People & Portraits

                          Final Images for People & Portraits

This was a chosen final image as I  enjoyed dressing and presenting the model in a rather eccentric way,getting inspiration from the music legend Stevie Nicks. I was able to experiment with the background and the lighting produced a rather ethereal look to the image.The brightness of the eyes draws the viewer in and I positioned the feather so that the eye is then drawn round the picture.This is the original photo as I was happy with the composition and colour.

This is another portrait of the same model but taken from a different angle and in a different natural light and is showing how experimenting produces different but just as effective images without changing the main subject.This time it is the feather that draws you into the eyes which are in line with the shadow in the water which in turn takes you to the edge of the photo and then around.

Having been inspired to try some mirror images the first of the two done was chosen because I felt that a more interesting photo was produced by making it into a black and white image.Photoshop allowed me to adjust the intensity of black and white and I was happy that the face in the mirror stood out as the main focal point and the background didn't detract but reflections in the water just added to the theme.

In this second mirrored reflection image the mirror itself isn't obvious as in the photo above. I really like the clarity of the image and feel that I succeeded in producing a photo showing reflective thought .

A different type of image where I have presented the model as a silhouette .I practised with various shots and from other angles but chose this for the starkness of the silhouette against my set up white background and the unusual colouring at the sides produced with photoshop. This would be a good music magazine shot I think.I have also framed this so it looks like a poster.

I have chosen this for the composition.  The model is positioned at the side which helps give more depth to the photo.The natural setting of the undergrowth and trees helps with the feeling of someone lost in his tangled thoughts and by making this a black and white image have merged the model in with his surroundings.

I have chosen this picture for the lighting and colour.The warm colours contrast against the light sky.I like the way the model is   almost framed by the trees and I have used the natural light at this time of day to cast shadows rising vertically just as the model is climbing up the slope.

This is very much a character photograph and I enjoy producing anything to do with music photography.By focusing purely on the face I have aimed at capturing the feeling put in by the performer and felt this was shown off to better effect as ablack and white image.

Another characterisation of the model used previously. I have
 included more background and shot the image in natural light. I liked the way the line of shadow in the water is parallel to the line of the body and the props and facial expression make a rather thought provoking image.

Again I chose this because of the composition. I feel that this is a very natural looking portrait
taken in a natural environment where the focus is on the character's reflective thought.I left the trees in the background slightly blurred so that the model is more sharply focused.I liked how the small blue flowers in the foreground matched the colour of the clothing and how the whole photo is subtly coloured.

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Final 10 Images Reportage Photography (211)

                     Final Images for Reportage Photography

I picked both fairground pictures as I had never done night time photography before and I felt I succeeded by using slow shutter speeds to give the impression of movement and the feel of the fairground with its vibrant colours.I used photoshop to help give vibrancy. The black night sky on the first photo worked ,but would have been too overpowering on the second so I  was delighted with how the blue sky gave me the photo I  wanted.

I like this because it is a very 'full' fireworks photo in that the fireworks take up much of the composition and are nicely illuminated against the dark silhouetted foreground. It gives the impression of a large magical display. 

This photo is reminiscent of a portrait painting,chosen because of the richness in colour and how the portrait seems to hint at a very interesting themed character. I enjoyed using photoshop on this to add to the colour.

This is just a very well composed portrait I feel, making the viewer feel as relaxed as the model.

It is a very natural photo, very different to the portrait above.The depth of field and the blurred background give the whole photo more depth and the model more clarity.

This image has also been chosen because I think the viewer is intrigued by the character and what she is thinking.The composition with the window effect and the perspective also make this image more interesting.

As I particularly enjoy music photography this is one of my favourites as it conveys the intensity of the singer. The lighting on the singer is ideal and I am happy to have captured her strong image with no background distraction.The black background really helps define the singer well.

Following the music theme I feel this is an unusual photo in composition that I have done,where the spotlight provides an interesting feature next to the singer.  I have changed the original to black and white which fits in with the singers personality and fashion sense.This would make a good photo in a tour programme.

This picture makes me smile as it was a 'fun' image ....taken of scary characters. I feel it is a good group photo showing a lot of effort put in by characters for an event.I like the rather limited colours in the photo

Another 'fun' photo where I have tried and I think succeeded to depict a very relaxed bride .It is showing off her 'fun' personality by posing with the veil in an informal way. Using a darkened and smudged edge to the photo has helped to highlight the bride more.

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