By Emma Hall
These are some examples of photographs I rejected from my shoots, along with those I selected, and my reasons for this. I based my decisions from my own knowledge and judgment as well as opinions from other people who commented on the photographs I uploaded onto Flickr. These comments and a wider selection of photographs can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deannaandemma/
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Select 1– I have
chosen this photograph as it is a very natural position and the model has a
confident smile that is engaging as she is in direct mode of address. She is
also reasonably well lit, though the picture quality is not very good when
zoomed in. However for a small contents page picture, and with some refining
using Adobe, this picture is quite good.
Select 2- Instead, I
have selected this image, which has the same mise en scene and pose, but is
shot using a lower aperture and ISO to achieve a clearer image. The camera is
also focused onto the model’s face instead of her dress, so the musician is at
the forefront instead of her attire.
Select 3 – I have
selected this photo as the composition is different to the conventions of most
contents photos as the focus is on the technology and not the artist, with her
head cut out of the frame. I chose to do this as I wanted a featured article on
the hidden technicians behind the music, and so my photograph had to reflect
this. The emphasis on music instead of beauty is also a common theme in indie
magazines. The detail was also quite clear, with just some brightening to be
done on Adobe.
Reject 4 – I have
not selected this image as without any visual stimulus is difficult to tell tht
the lighting was created by a street lamp at night, and instead, the colours
look strange. The light is also further away from the model here, making her
less well-lit. The pose is very relaxed and confidant, and the clothes
appropriate, but the background is a bit uninspiring. Also in order to get a
visible picture at night, I had to use a slower shutter speed, which resulted
in a loss of detail.
Select 4 – I have
decided upon this photograph, as it is well lit by the lamp and although the
model is not in direct mode of address, it is still engaging. Again, for an
indie magazine, it is appropriate for the guitar to be featured, as the
emphasis is on musical ability, whilst the model looks stylish but not overtly
sensual.
Select 5 – I have
chosen this image as the pose makes the model look very confidant, and the
waistcoat and starry top are very individual and edgy, which is a code of indie
magazines. She is also well lit and in focus, with a good level of detail.
Reject 6 – I
didn't choose this photo as the pose makes the model look less confidant, and
the turning of the head emphasises the faults in the quality of the text on her
face. However she is well lit and the colours are very vibrant.
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Select 1 – This
photograph is very sharp, with the model relaxed and carefree leaning away from
a tree in an almost child-like way. The coat is also quite old-fashioned and
has an indie feel to it in its uniqueness, though it still looks fashionable
and suits the model’s figure. I can adjust the photograph using Adobe Photoshop
to make the background less detailed, to further push emphasis onto the singer.
Cover
Reject 1 – I
decided not to use this photograph as although the model looks very stylish,
with her outfit in complete view, and she has an air of confidence in the way
she looks at the flower, it is not really suitable for a cover, as my research
showed most cover images are in direct mode of address. Also, the image could
be sharper and more focused on the artist’s face.
Select 1 – I chose this
photograph, as the model’s face is very clear, and the positioning of the model
and the flower is very centred, and so would be easy to fit text around. The
camera angle also makes the artist look powerful without being too radical. Her
expression is also that of quiet confidence, and the hair and make-up is
flattering and sophisticated.
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