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Evaluation

I have really enjoyed the digital image production unit, and my knowledge on cameras, lighting, post production, and photography in general has grown immensely.

  I have found the practical lessons hugely beneficial in increasing my technical skills, as I had previously had no experience in this. Frequent practice in the studios has developed my confidence to be able to do my final shoot independently. I also believe that the theory seminars were also key in fuelling my inspiration, and influencing and encouraging my research. In particular watching ‘7 Photographs That Changed Fashion’ encouraged me to research the photographers and become more interested in photography and fashion. Additionally, learning about retouching and researching Nathalie Croquets 'SPOOF' Series, also enthused my interest in post production, and the issue of the perception of women in the media in general. The post production lessons were also vital, to editing and presenting my final pieces.

  Shooting my final images was quite daunting, as I had only previously been in the studio in lessons and had help from either teachers or other pupils, however for this I was on my own. Luckily all the practice in our technical sessions came together, and I was able to set up two different set ups, using different lighting techniques on the advised camera settings we were told. Overall I am really proud of the images I took and the makeup and hair I did for them. One thing I would perhaps change is the amount of makeup applied, as I found that the lights can often wash out complexions, which I found happened slightly in my colour images. Although initially I was not that comfortable, I soon got into the role and directed my models and ensured I had enough images for post production. When it came to post production I ensured that I did not over retouch the images, and kept them almost authentic to the original. I am in general very happy with the outcome, especially the black and white shoot, as I feel the hair and makeup really went with the lighting and the look I was trying to portray.

Mood Board

WHAT EXACTLY IS A MOOD BOARD?

Words fail miserably when trying to translate design concepts, which is why mood board are useful create when conveying your ideas, or just getting down you inspirations. Visuals communicate things that words cannot, which is why mood boards are a great tool. They are used in a variety of disciplines. They're used frequently in fashion to highlight trends and styles. In essence mood boards are a compilation of inspirational elements used by designers to flesh out ideas at the beginning of a design project.
Above is my final mood board that I created for my colour shoot. In it are the colours, poses and lighting that I considered and inspired my shoot.

Final Black & White

Here are my final Black & White images, post production.
Overall I am really proud and happy with the outcome of these. I felt before post production and changing them into black and white, that the images were good, however with increased contrast and small adjustments I feel that the look I was going for really came across. I am happy with the simple, yet beautiful hair and makeup and the glossy look that this gives. the shine to the highpoint of the face and chest, are really brought forward with the lighting. The use of oils and vaseline to enhance this, really define the models features. The use of the beauty dish really, gives a subtly harsher light. Overall I am really happy with my images and the outcome post production.

Final images- colour

Above are my final three colour images. In general I am happy with the outcome. I only made slight adjustments to the contrast and brightness in post production, as i felt the lighting achieved prior was very accurate to what i wanted and therefore needed little changing. I also only made small retouches to blemishes, but other than that i kept the image almost entirely true to the original. If i were to make any improvement i would of perhaps experimented with more poses and positions.