Term 2: Week 3 Portfolio Shoot 3#

Planning the next shoot: Day 3
I decided to do a recap of the Creative Genre. Looking at the best areas to shoot Night and Day photography. What areas will have the best contrast, texture and lighting. Motivated to produce a strong juxtaposition for the viewers.

Lighting is a key component to create drama yet a concept which leave the viewer thinking. Definitely need to identify good scenes to photograph. Examples parks, buildings, people, traffic.

Auckland City:  

Creative genres

Right is an illustration of the major Creative genres that we have identified. In terms of photographic ethics, all of these genres would allow significant retouching of images, as well as the wholesale creation or alteration and recreation of images. The primary ethic is aesthetic - whatever looks good goes.

Creative genres tend to allow an element of fantasy and so are more liberal in terms of photographic ethics, allowing significant retouching and blending of images and so on. Just because the genre is listed here does not mean that we condone each one. Pornography and propaganda, for instance, we would consider to be exploitative and unethical. Be mindful that this is not an exhaustive list. Are there any other genres of photography that you think should fit in here?

Aotea Square Black & White Night:

Combining the night and day photo's. This is not working as the proportions and position of each photo is different. Since taking the photo I have realised I need to place the tripod in the same position. The camera's focal length needs to be the same. Cropping of the photo and to keep the complete building the image. To capture the same area I could do a print out of the Night photo hold it up to help with the position of the day photo. This is a fun learning adventure so enjoying learning. Back to the drawing board to redo Aotea Square.

VERSION 1 combined originals below 

VERSION 2 

The old photo has being added to the combined night and day photo + the gentlemen in black. The photo needs to be re-done not enough of the day photo.

F11.0 1/250 ISO100 EF24-70@28mm 17 May 2015 time 6.54pm ORIGINAL

F9.0 13.0 ISO100 EF24-70@42mm 19 May 2015 time 3.58pm ORIGINAL

F5.6 1/320 ISO100 EF24-70@24mm 19 May 2015 time 4.27pm ORIGINAL

Great idea to think about using the mysterious man in black. He just happened to walk in to view as I was photographing the Town Hall. Thanks Rainer. 

Black and White Juxtaposition

Term 2: Week 3 Portfolio Rearch Conceptual Photography

Conceptual Photography, Editorial and Advertising

James Porto: http://www.jamesporto.com

Yes, Yes and Yes again finally I found a very inspiring and amazing photographer. This totally relates to what I would like to achieve or similar workings of juxtaposition. Starting with Night and Day.

This definitely is an interesting read about merging photograph and manipulation. The site has being helpful in idea and information. (below)

Joiner Photography

Joiner Photography involves the use of two or more separately taken images of a single scene to create a larger one by physically overlapping them or by digitally merging them. It differs from montage photography in that it looks to expand the area of view of the photograph as opposed to insert several elements into a given picture frame. From this point on there are many directions to take the image in terms of shape, viewpoints, subject, narrative, time and style. These all involve more personal choices by the creator and provide the potential for a more intimate and individually driven photograph.

This website is for the new digital photographer looking to develop their interest in the manipulation of images into more challenging and personal creations that extend the definition and purpose of what a photograph is deemed to be.

MLA References: http://joinerphotography.com

“Joiner Photography: Welcome!” Joiner Photography. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.

Term 2: Week 2 Portfolio Shoot 2#

Juxtaposition has the power to encourage the viewer to imagine. What could? What should? How or when this photo was taken? Where?

This photo taking at the panmure station. Testing the look through juxtaposition picture 1. This is not working as it does not create a feeling of curiosity? Leaving the viewer to question what is the aim? 

I need to try redo this. To make this more interesting the image in the doors needs a dreamy photo perhaps a sunset?

Picture 1 doors open
F7.1 1/125 ISO400 EF24-70@24mm 12 May 2015 time 1.39pm

Panmure Station: Mt Wellington
Experimentation: No tripod was allowed at the station security reasons? I would have enjoyed having a neutral density filter, to captured the train moving. Not sure if I will head in this direction with the look through juxtaposition not to excited about this style of creative manipulation.

Picture 2 doors semi open
F7.1 1/125 ISO400 EF24-70@24mm 12 May 2015 time 1.39pm 

Picture 3 doors semi open
F7.1 1/125 ISO400 EF24-70@24mm 12 May 2015 time 1.39pm 

Pine Tree – Sunset over the East Tamaki Estuary
Mt Wellington (adding to the collection of Trees)
The colours have being enhanced in Camera Raw.
F32 1/50 ISO100 EF70-200@70mm 19 May 2015 time 7.33am

Term 2: Week 2 Portfolio Shoot 1#

Day 1

Experimentation:

Trees early morning sunrise
Trying to get a silhouette of the trees and the sky. Captured the birds flying along the clouds this was not my intention only notice when looking at the photos on screen. Definitely adds to the photo.

Evaluation:
• Natural light
• Soft warm contrast
• Rule of Thirds not quiet positioned in the correct place
• Birds are both on the thirds 
• Wide DOF
• F9 1/200 ISO 160 EF 70-200mm@200mm
• Colour image enhances the natural colours.
• A black and white photo, washed out and cold sample right
• High vantage point
• 10 May 2015 time 7.05am

Conceptualisation: Mornings area always a good time for me. The sunrise has soft light and adds a hue that changes every minute. My aim is to take a photograph which makes me want to be there.

Presentation: I would present the second photo. A great way to present, is a print on glass. This could then be used later for a splash back in the kitchen.

F32 1/200 ISO100 EF70-200@170mm

This is the best way to begin the day. Looking through the lens at an amazing sunrise. So enjoy, I never get tired of photographing the sunrise. Bonus trees.




Day 2:

F6.3 1/160 ISO160 EF24-70@24mm 12 May 2015 time 1.21pm

Panmure Station:
Testing angles and lighting for the juxtaposition. 
Panmure is a new station. I still need to photograph an old station.

F5.0 1/500 ISO160 EF24-70@24mm 12 May 2015 time 1.17pm

Entrance to the station. 
The rain adds a good contrast and refection.
Not good enough for a contrasting juxtaposition photo.

Mt Wellington F5.0 1/60 ISO100 EF70-200@90mm 12 May 2015 time 2.41pm. I really like this photo. The rain and the box in the dustbin WARNING. The foreground is in focus. High vantage point the background is blurred. Misty effect.

Trees:


Mt Wellington F2.8 1/2500 ISO100 EF70-200@70mm 12 May 2015 time 2.17pm. 
• Rain stops but definitely adds to the photo
• Clean and fresh
• Tight crop with the bench leading line to the tree focus point.
• Large aperture
• Wide depth of field
• Foreground mid ground and background in focus
• Pine tree

Tree Trees and more Trees. The Pine tree are at the top of Mt Wellington. The trees at the bottom I am not to sure will do some research. Weather changing all the time sunny, rainy and misty. Rain defiantly adds warmth and reflection to the photo. A very relaxing and enjoyable shoot.

Having a bit of fun. The seagull has finished with his feed moves to the bench for a rest. Ok not working so its time to head home. Ah this One-Way. The gentlemen at first glance looks to be a part of the tree and his car parked close. His very busy with the mob phone totally not seeing the beauty around. The man and his dog enjoy the walk into the crater and back up.

Mt Wellington F5.6 1/800 ISO100 EF70-200@70mm 12 May 2015 time 2.22pm 

Raining in Auckland. Misty and overcast. Photographing in the rain is fun but can be a bit frustrating keeping the gear dry, especially the glass. Rain drops on the glass can be fixed but one needs to check all the time. It is handy to have your glass cloth with you all the time.

Ellerslie Driving F32.00 1/50 ISO320 EF70-200@70mm 12 May 2015 time 2.56pm

Waiting for the lights to change. Busy intersection. Rainbow in the background. MacDonalds Car yard, Burger King. The rain adds a grayness to the photo. Wide DOF using the zoom lens. 

Testing to see what the photo would look like Colour and Black and White. This is not working for me.

Term 2: Week 3 Digital Technogy Russ Flatt Response

Research | Response Russ Flatt

Russ Flatt

Ngati Kahungunu, New Zealand

Russ Flatt is a photographic artist that has recently completed a Post-graduate Diploma in Fine Art at Elam School of Fine Art in Auckland, New Zealand, 2013.

Flatt was born in Changi, Singapore in1971. His family moved first  to Wigram and then to Hobsonville Airbase before settling in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore in the mid 70’s.

Flatt has lived in Sydney, London and NewYork working as a commercial photographer, specifically in fashion and portraiture.

He returned to New Zealand at the end of 1996 for family reasons and works as a freelance photographer.

RUSS FLATT

b.1971

2013. PGDipFA (Hon) from Elam School of  Fine Arts, Auckland.

SOLO Exhibitions

2014.‘Perceiving Identity' Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.

2014. 'Paper Planes' The Pah Homestead, Auckland, New Zealand.

GROUP Exhibitions

2015. 'Implicated and Immune' Michael Lett Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand. 

AWARDS

2013.Elam School of Fine Arts prize for Photography, postgraduate.

FEATURED/PUBLISHED IN

2013 The Photographers Mail/February Issue

2014 Elam School of Fine Arts Graduate Catalogue/Graduates of 2013

2014 Art New Zealand /Issue 149 Autumn 2014

Response Russ Flatt:

Russ Flatt is a commercial photographer who has being producing Fine Art for the past 3 years. The work is situated around identifying, nostalgia and  memory. One of his creation 'Paper Planes' 2010 shown last year 2013. Cruising 1992 Te Tuhi Pakuranga Art Gallery shown this year in January 2015. 

Methods used by Russ Flatt: • Process • Reseach • Method • Technical aspects.
'Paper Planes' was inspired by chapter of tragedy in his life.
Experiencing recurring dreams some nice and peaceful but others quiet graphic and intense. Memories of his childhood encapsulated 'Who am I?' after a number of deaths in his family. 

3 months of planning went into the 'Paper Planes'. The theme was about his childhood and memories of his day to day living recreated and acted. A reiki visit to the Hobsonville Airbase, memories of living in one of the state houses. Permission from Hobsonville land company to secure the site. He was required to fill out heaps of paper work stating each detail of Who, What, When? and list continued.

Preparation was the key factor in the success of Russ Flatt 'Paper Planes' A story board on each scene and detailed layout on lighting, time of day, dressing the house making it as realistic became very stressful to look authentic.

They moved in on the Friday not knowing if they would have electricity. Friday to Monday is all they had to complete 11 pictures. Wide format film camera ISO100. 
Light tabloid photography story and narrative within the one frame. Setup night and day, shadows and lights. 

Very interesting listening to Russ Flatt concepts on the work he enjoys. I learnt a lot if you really want something go get it do your homework it is possible.

Paperwork is very important with the models and companies  don't take short cut.

Experimentation:
Looking at Russ Flatt work, I do like the concepts he creates. Memories for me are important but I do enjoy the present and beauty around me each day. So heading out this  morning to photograph my street was very different. Early morning is the best and most peaceful time of the day. Before we all start our busy, busy lives. Not much has changed in the street over the years. Capturing the quietness before all the movement of cars and people.

Experimenting with no tripod different shutter speeds.

Pics1-4 ISO400. Pic 1-Pic4 shutter speed the 1/60 the photo is not as detailed. Pic 2 shutter speed 1/125 moody shoot.

Pic3 shutter speed 1/30 increase the light added to the photo. Pic 5-Pic 6 ISO 1000 -3200 faster shutter speeds increased the light.

Evaluation: The ISO and shutter speed setting change the amount of light effect for each photo. Pic 2# defiantly the best out of the six. Need to reshoot at an earlier time with a tripod and shutter release. Longer exposure would visually added contrast and texture to the image. Shadows and highlights.

• short exposure

• colour pic 1, 4 dull to dark, pic 3, 5, 6 brightness does vary

• early morning

• street residential

• vantage point eye level

• narrow DOF pic 1, 3, 5

• wide DOF pic 2, 6

Contextulization:

The effect of the early morning shadows and texture. Idea to capture a sleeping neighourhood before the busyness of the day begins. Memories of my neighbourhood very similar. Peaceful and homely environment. Russ Flatt reminded me of my childhood memories. Photographic Fine Art genre. 

Second attempt: Starting off without the tripod did not work samples below. Differently a better shoot with the Tripod and shutter release right. The slower shutter speed created a cool effects of the moving vehicle. The details could be seen the coldness of the morning. Ice on the cars a chilly morning. The stars are still visible. Colours are warmer. Idea of creating photo which may leave the viewer wondering what next.

F8.0 30.0 ISO250 EF24-70mm@33mm Tripod shutter release original 29 May 2015 6.19am

F4.0 30.0 ISO250 EF24-70mm@25mm Tripod shutter release original 29 May 2015 6.23am