Couple of shots below, taken on a studio lighting table, 2 heads used one with diffuser.
Images edited at a later stage.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Studio week 9
Images taken at the college, We were taking photographs of flowers that one of the girls brought in.
Couple of shots below, taken on a studio lighting table, 2 heads used one with diffuser.
Images edited at a later stage.
Couple of shots below, taken on a studio lighting table, 2 heads used one with diffuser.
Images edited at a later stage.
Studio week 8
On week 8 I've taken some images in the college studio for my 1st theme:lemons, still life
Below some practice shots:
Below some practice shots:
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Studio theme 2, research 3 Simon Smith
As our requirements look at work of 2 photographers, for my second theme I've chosen photographer Simon Smith. An established food and still life photographer with over 20 years experience,he works from 2 large studios in West London. His still life photography for a variety of clients includes jewellery, pack shots and products. Some of his most famous customers are Bisto, KFC, Malibu, McDonald’s and Tesco.
Below few of his images :
Below few of his images :
Studio High and Low key Lighting research
We have already learned the difference between high and low key photography at the college.
previously posted some images using both. As a part of my research for both theme's I'm posting some information on High low key.
High key
Is a style of lighting that aims to reduce the lighting ratio present in the scene.
High key describes an image composed of mainly light tones and one where the shadows are effectively eliminated. Exposure and lighting influence the effect and photographs usually have pure or nearly pure white backgrounds.
Examples were posted in my previous blog posts.
Low Key
Low-key lighting is a style of lighting creating a dark effect/ tones. Low-key lighting often uses only one key light, optionally controlled with a fill light or a simple reflector.
Low-key is usually dramatic and full of mystery, this type of lighting creates striking contrasts through reduced lighting. Shadows are the primary element of the composition.
Examples were posted in my previous blog posts.
Articles:
You can find plenty of articles and video tutorials online on how o shoot in low and high key. Below couple of interesting ones I found
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting High Key by Josh Johnson
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/beginners-guide-to-shooting-high-key/
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Low Key by Josh Johnson
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/the-complete-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-shooting-low-key/
Another great site that I found full of interesting tips and all sorts of different things is http://www.lightstalking.com
Ref:
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/beginners-guide-to-shooting-high-key/
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/the-complete-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-shooting-low-key/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-key_lighting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-key_lighting
http://www.lightstalking.com
previously posted some images using both. As a part of my research for both theme's I'm posting some information on High low key.
High key
Is a style of lighting that aims to reduce the lighting ratio present in the scene.
High key describes an image composed of mainly light tones and one where the shadows are effectively eliminated. Exposure and lighting influence the effect and photographs usually have pure or nearly pure white backgrounds.
Examples were posted in my previous blog posts.
Low Key
Low-key lighting is a style of lighting creating a dark effect/ tones. Low-key lighting often uses only one key light, optionally controlled with a fill light or a simple reflector.
Low-key is usually dramatic and full of mystery, this type of lighting creates striking contrasts through reduced lighting. Shadows are the primary element of the composition.
Examples were posted in my previous blog posts.
Articles:
You can find plenty of articles and video tutorials online on how o shoot in low and high key. Below couple of interesting ones I found
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting High Key by Josh Johnson
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/beginners-guide-to-shooting-high-key/
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Low Key by Josh Johnson
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/the-complete-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-shooting-low-key/
Another great site that I found full of interesting tips and all sorts of different things is http://www.lightstalking.com
Ref:
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/beginners-guide-to-shooting-high-key/
http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lighting/the-complete-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-shooting-low-key/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-key_lighting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-key_lighting
http://www.lightstalking.com
studio theme 1 and 2 research still life photography
Definition of still life photography?
Still life photography is a form f art; depiction of inanimate subject matter, mostly a small grouping of objects which may be either natural (food, flowers, plants, rocks, or shells) or man-made (drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, and so on) Still life photography, more so than other types of photography, gives the photographer more leeway in the arrangement of design elements within a composition.
Still Life Lighting Tips for Beginners
I found this article online on digital-photography-school, during my still life photography research, its been written by Christina N Dickson, I thought it will be useful to others.Enjoy.
Lighting is the single most important element of “Still Life” photography. The way a photographer uses light for still life will add mood, give context, provide interest, and ultimately, create a dynamic still life photograph. Lighting for still life is not complicated. In fact, stick to these 5 tips, and you will nail your still life shots every time.
1. Use an simple backdrop: Wrinkles and ridges in a still life photograph – unless a part of the setting – will be distracting to your main subject. Be vigilant about keeping your backdrops smooth and simple.
2. Make your lighting contrasty: Whether you are using strobes, speedlights, or LED’s, it’s important that your “ratio” from one light to the next is varied. The main light should be strongest, and the second light should simply provide a nice fill.
3. Light directionally: Side light is always most effective for bringing out texture and creating dynamic variation between the highlights and shadows. Whether rings, or florals, side light will enable you to give dimension and depth to your still life imagery.
4. Pay attention to your angles: Two things to think about when faced with a studio lighting scenario. a). The position of the lights to your subject and b). the position of your subject to the camera. Side light will give dimension, but so also will the angle at which you take your shot [ie. side, above, below, etc.]. Don’t be afraid to experiment and change up angles. A photo is most interesting when you give a new perspective to something that is ordinary.
5. Light for shape: We see life 3 dimensionally. For this reason, the most dynamic photographs are the ones in which the audience could walk into the scene, or reach out and touch the subject. Lighting for shape will be most emphasized by side light, when your highlights spread along the edge of your subject and add that 3rd dimension.
Whether or not commercial Still Life is an area you want to enter professionally, practicing in a still life context will give you a better understanding of directing light for maximum photographic impact.
Beginners' Guide to Photography - still life photography
Another very interesting article I found online on ephotozine . It simply explains rules of still life photography and gives interesting tips and advice on how to take good images of this type.
Beginners Guide to Successful Still Life Photography
Yet another web providing advice on still life. 10 step guide to help you take amazing shots I found this one really useful. Its from naldzgraphics.net
Below are the 10 tips that you must consider
1. Think of a good concept.
2. Look for interesting subjects.
3. The location of set up.
4. Lighting.
5. Choose a good background.
6. Image composition.
7. Focus.
8. Use a sturdy tripod.
9. Experiment shots.
10. Look for inspirations.
Ref:
http://naldzgraphics.net/photography/still-life-photography-guide/
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-still-life-lighting-tips-for-beginners
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/beginners--guide-to-photography-part-6---still-life-photography-4805
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life_photography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life
Still life photography is a form f art; depiction of inanimate subject matter, mostly a small grouping of objects which may be either natural (food, flowers, plants, rocks, or shells) or man-made (drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, and so on) Still life photography, more so than other types of photography, gives the photographer more leeway in the arrangement of design elements within a composition.
Still Life Lighting Tips for Beginners
I found this article online on digital-photography-school, during my still life photography research, its been written by Christina N Dickson, I thought it will be useful to others.Enjoy.
Lighting is the single most important element of “Still Life” photography. The way a photographer uses light for still life will add mood, give context, provide interest, and ultimately, create a dynamic still life photograph. Lighting for still life is not complicated. In fact, stick to these 5 tips, and you will nail your still life shots every time.
1. Use an simple backdrop: Wrinkles and ridges in a still life photograph – unless a part of the setting – will be distracting to your main subject. Be vigilant about keeping your backdrops smooth and simple.
2. Make your lighting contrasty: Whether you are using strobes, speedlights, or LED’s, it’s important that your “ratio” from one light to the next is varied. The main light should be strongest, and the second light should simply provide a nice fill.
3. Light directionally: Side light is always most effective for bringing out texture and creating dynamic variation between the highlights and shadows. Whether rings, or florals, side light will enable you to give dimension and depth to your still life imagery.
4. Pay attention to your angles: Two things to think about when faced with a studio lighting scenario. a). The position of the lights to your subject and b). the position of your subject to the camera. Side light will give dimension, but so also will the angle at which you take your shot [ie. side, above, below, etc.]. Don’t be afraid to experiment and change up angles. A photo is most interesting when you give a new perspective to something that is ordinary.
5. Light for shape: We see life 3 dimensionally. For this reason, the most dynamic photographs are the ones in which the audience could walk into the scene, or reach out and touch the subject. Lighting for shape will be most emphasized by side light, when your highlights spread along the edge of your subject and add that 3rd dimension.
Whether or not commercial Still Life is an area you want to enter professionally, practicing in a still life context will give you a better understanding of directing light for maximum photographic impact.
Beginners' Guide to Photography - still life photography
Another very interesting article I found online on ephotozine . It simply explains rules of still life photography and gives interesting tips and advice on how to take good images of this type.
Beginners Guide to Successful Still Life Photography
Yet another web providing advice on still life. 10 step guide to help you take amazing shots I found this one really useful. Its from naldzgraphics.net
Below are the 10 tips that you must consider
1. Think of a good concept.
2. Look for interesting subjects.
3. The location of set up.
4. Lighting.
5. Choose a good background.
6. Image composition.
7. Focus.
8. Use a sturdy tripod.
9. Experiment shots.
10. Look for inspirations.
Ref:
http://naldzgraphics.net/photography/still-life-photography-guide/
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-still-life-lighting-tips-for-beginners
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/beginners--guide-to-photography-part-6---still-life-photography-4805
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life_photography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life
Studio theme 2, research 2 MMs
Well looking at M&MS you cannot look at their famous stores like the M&M's World New York, its Awesome! Interesting fact you can personalize your own m&m's online how great is that?
On the M&Ms history:
The First time M&Ms were introduced to the world was in 1941 and in 1948 their packaging has hanged from tube to the famous brown bag.
In 1950 the very first M imprinted on the candies in black giving them a unique trademark.
The 1954 was the year when the Peanut Chocolate Candies are introduced:; the tagline "melts in your mouth not in your hands"is born and the world famous M&Ms characters make their television debut.
The Peanut Chocolate Candies get remixed with new colors- Yellow, Red and Green in 1960 and in 1976 the orange makes its debut to the color mix.
In 1980 M&Ms are introduced internationally and one of the many countries was UK.
M&ms rocket into space in 1982, and have been a part of shuttle missions ever since.
In 1984 M&Ms are named the official snack food of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
1995 was the year that people voted for the Blue M&Ms to be added to the mix.
In 1997 Green makes her hugely successful television debut, in addition M&Ms World opens its doors in las Vegas.
In 1999 M&Ms Crispy make their debut and in 2004 www.mymms.com begins offering personalized M&Ms to customers allowing to print on 17 vibrant colors. You can read more online.
Videos:
My favorite tv adds
Ref:
http://www.mymms.com/default.aspx
http://www.m-ms.com/us/
http://www.m-ms.com/us/about/mmshistory/
http://www.youtube.com/
The First time M&Ms were introduced to the world was in 1941 and in 1948 their packaging has hanged from tube to the famous brown bag.
In 1950 the very first M imprinted on the candies in black giving them a unique trademark.
The 1954 was the year when the Peanut Chocolate Candies are introduced:; the tagline "melts in your mouth not in your hands"is born and the world famous M&Ms characters make their television debut.
The Peanut Chocolate Candies get remixed with new colors- Yellow, Red and Green in 1960 and in 1976 the orange makes its debut to the color mix.
In 1980 M&Ms are introduced internationally and one of the many countries was UK.
M&ms rocket into space in 1982, and have been a part of shuttle missions ever since.
In 1984 M&Ms are named the official snack food of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
1995 was the year that people voted for the Blue M&Ms to be added to the mix.
In 1997 Green makes her hugely successful television debut, in addition M&Ms World opens its doors in las Vegas.
In 1999 M&Ms Crispy make their debut and in 2004 www.mymms.com begins offering personalized M&Ms to customers allowing to print on 17 vibrant colors. You can read more online.
Videos:
My favorite tv adds
Ref:
http://www.mymms.com/default.aspx
http://www.m-ms.com/us/
http://www.m-ms.com/us/about/mmshistory/
http://www.youtube.com/
Studio Theme 2 research 1
I found this inspiring post on Photograph Blogger by Nate Kay titled:"We Love M&M’s – 14 Yummy Pictures"
Some amazing photographs posted on that blog:
Ref:
http://www.photographyblogger.net/we-love-mms-14-yummy-pictures/
Some amazing photographs posted on that blog:
I ♥ m&m's by parl
M&M by Gillonde
M&M Rainbow by Silke Gerstenkorn
M&M macro by George Hatcher
Mint Crisp M&M's by cacaobug
Ref:
http://www.photographyblogger.net/we-love-mms-14-yummy-pictures/
Studio theme 1 and 2 research David Loftus
Another amazing photographer which work I'm looking at is David Loftus, London based photographer. He closely works with Jamie Oliver and takes photographs of his amazing cooking ventures. He was recently voted the 65th most influential photographer of all time. David mostly shoots still life/ food as well as fashion, interiors and garden. He worked with clients like M&S, Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart.I found an interesting interview with David on ;"Jamie's Magazine" website (blog section/ link below) in which he give's some interesting tips on shooting food photography. Asked: "What makes a good food photo?"He replies:"You should want to eat the food from the page. It has to look tasty and fresh."Some of David's Photographs:
Ref:
David Loftus
http://www.davidloftus.com/
http://www.interstateteam.com/portfolio/david-loftus-photographer/
http://www.interstateteam.com/portfolio/david-loftus-photographer/jamie-oliver-microsite/
Jamie Magazine
http://www.jamieoliver.com/magazine/blogs.php?title=interview-with-food-photographer-david-l
Studio theme 1, research 3 James Carriere
Came across James Carriere's work whilst reading a recipe for preserved lemons. His images were placed along the recipe on myrecipes.com. Therefore I thought it would be interesting to look at his work. His website is full of amazing photographs. There is some information about James and some of his photgraph's.
James Carriere- An american photographer who has been taking images since he was 9. Mostly shooting Food, Still life and Travel. His work featured in advertisement and editorial like: Adobe, Blueprint,Cooking Light,House Beautiful, People, pottery Barn, Sunset and many more.
Ref:
James Carriere
http://jamescarriere.com/jamescarriereportfolio.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Carriere-Photography/139280322760468
My recipes.com
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/preserved-lemons-10000000600612/
James Carriere- An american photographer who has been taking images since he was 9. Mostly shooting Food, Still life and Travel. His work featured in advertisement and editorial like: Adobe, Blueprint,Cooking Light,House Beautiful, People, pottery Barn, Sunset and many more.
Ref:
James Carriere
http://jamescarriere.com/jamescarriereportfolio.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Carriere-Photography/139280322760468
My recipes.com
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/preserved-lemons-10000000600612/
Studio theme 1, research 2
Well looking through images of lemons online you find all sorts, but recently I've looked at a blog which caught my eye. Its a site of beautician Irene Kim, she'talking about using lemons as a face treatment, her blogs includes an interesting artwork, I don't know who is it by as there is no details but I though it was different. See below
I think its really funky.
Ref:
Irene Kim Beauty
I think its really funky.
Ref:
Irene Kim Beauty
Studio theme 1, research 1
As a part of my research for theme 1 I found an interesting book(which was free to download) "My Little Book Of Oranges and Lemons" by Paul Williams.
Some good images along with interesting facts on lemons. Below I'm placing 2 cut outs of the book and you can download for free from his site My Little Book of oranges and lemons
Some good images along with interesting facts on lemons. Below I'm placing 2 cut outs of the book and you can download for free from his site My Little Book of oranges and lemons
Studio theme 1 and 2 research
As a part of research for both theme's i'll be looking at:
- high key photography,
- low key photography,
- still life photography,
- food photography,
I'll be looking online, through cook books,magazines, adverts and videos.
All will be posted at later stage.
Studio theme 2 short plan
For my 2nd theme for this studio photography course I've chosen to shoot still life. I'll use famous snacks M&Ms. I've not yet chosen a title.
The images will be taken in a studio environment with different scene set ups and different lighting.
The subject will be sweets and things associated with them.
My plan is to:
brain storm on 10 scene's (subject and set up)
start research
decide on lighting
decide how to present and edit images
do some practice shots (try different angles, different lights)
take final shots
review images
edit photograph's
evaluate of images
present theme to Dave
Studio Theme Ideas v.2
At first I thought a good idea would be to do beauty as my second theme, inspired by some amazing photographs that I saw in a magazine, but I've changed my mind.
The new idea for second theme came to me whilst watching tv and eating my favorite snacks -peanut M&M's.
I was looking at the little yellow one and thought it would be different and creative to use them as my topic.
There fore decision was made, I've contacted Dave for approval as agreed for me to do that. I've created new statement of intent which will be posted soon.
The new idea for second theme came to me whilst watching tv and eating my favorite snacks -peanut M&M's.
I was looking at the little yellow one and thought it would be different and creative to use them as my topic.
There fore decision was made, I've contacted Dave for approval as agreed for me to do that. I've created new statement of intent which will be posted soon.
Studio Theme Idea's
My Idea's drawing which I've started few weeks ago adding on new ideas over period of time.
Saturday, 12 May 2012
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