Why i chose this theme..
I chose this theme because i believe there are many things you can do with paper and there are different types and textures with paper and different colours. I think it would be good to experiment with and be able to have different shoots and styles with it.
Mind Map..
Marc Laroche..
Marc Laroche is a Luxembourg based photographer. His concepts are simple but the execution of each of his series is perfectly executed. Laroche has different series: Anima, Beauty, Infinity and Hair are the ones that more called our attention.
Best..
This the best photo from Marc because you can still see the model clearly and the hair isn't covering her face. The lighting is also right as the shadows are very clear from it and the shadows enhance the models features.
Worst..
This is the worst image from Marc because in my opinion you can't see the models face. The hair might represent messy thoughts or a messy / messed up head. It could also represent the fact that they're trapped in their own head. This has a shallow depth of field however nothing is going on in the background so it doesn't really matter. This is so the attention is drawn to the model.
Aldo Tolino..
Born 1979 in Lilienfeld, Austria, Aldo Tolino is an artist who now lives and works in Vienna. In 2002 he received his Master of Science in Media Technology from the University for Telecommunications.
Best..
This is Tolino's best photo because the paper has been folded but the face is still visible. It’s also really well positioned, the exposure is good and the angle the photo is taken at is really good. The background is white and this brings attention to face in the middle of the image and contrasts with it well. The colours are also quite dull, they aren't high in contrast.
Worst..
This is the worst because even though the concept is very interesting it is confusing to understand especially with the lines going across the paper. The paper has also been crumpled and the image is distorted to add a sense of confusion to the image but you can make out where the face is and what's been distorted.
Ion Zupcu..
Ion Zupcu is a Romanian Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1960. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums.
Best..
This is Zupcu's best photo because the patter of the image is very good and they're laid out in a nice way. They have also created shadows on the background the paper is onto. The photo has also been put into monochrome so the image is quite dark.
Worst..
This is the worst photo because there isn't a lot going on in the photo and it has a lot of shadows on the background however this isn't very creative as there isn't a lot going on.
My favourite/inspiration..
This is my inspiration and what i will be trying to achieve in my test shoot. I like this image because her hair is everywhere however you can clearly see her face and body still, her hair hasn't taken over. The photo is in black and white and it is against a black background which means the full focus is on the model only; nothing is happening in the background.
Test Shoot..
For my test shoot I will need; a model, preferably someone with long hair, a camera, black background and good lighting. The lighting is subjective because it isn't necessary for me to have the best lighting. I need a model because my theme includes people completely, they need long hair to be able to achieve this kind of look with their hair flying everywhere. I need a camera to take the pictures and i need a black background to have the model against so the attention is completely on the model, not what's going on in the background.
Plan One..
For my first shoot i want to take pictures of Charleigh flipping her hair on a black background but i want good lighting to enhance the shadows she would have. For my shoot i will need; a model (Charleigh), a camera, black background, good lighting. I will need Charleigh to take pictures of and she has a good length in hair, a camera to take the pictures, a black background to have all the attention on her and not on the background and i also need good lighting to enhance the shadows she would have. I will then print these pictures off and distort them in the style of Aldo Tolino.
Plan Two..
For my second shoot i want to have someone on a chair with the hair hanging down so it's like they're upside down but they aren't. For my shoot i will need; a model, camera and a chair. I will need the model to be on the chair with their hair hanging down but the hair length doesn't really matter, I need a chair for the model to be on and i also need a camera to take the pictures. I will print these pictures off and fold them.
Plan Three..
For my third shoot i want to take pictures of David with his hair covering his whole face. These will be a mix of black and white so i can enhance the colour of his hair. For my shoot i will need; a model (David), a camera and possibly a black background. I will need a camera to take the pictures, i need David because he has a vibrant hair colour and i will take the pictures normally and then either just enhance his hair colour or edit the photo to black and white and remove it off of his hair so his hair stands out. I will possibly need a black background but it isn't necessary however it would be good because all of the attention would be on David. I will cut parts of this off into little squares and placing them like he's blowing away.
Plan Four..
For my fourth shoot i may get Katie or Charleigh to have a messy bun and then have some strands of the hair in their face. I would then also take pictures of their side profile. For this shoot i will need; a model (Katie and/or Charleigh), a camera, black background and their hair styled. I need a camera to take pictures of the models. I need Charleigh and/or Katie to be my model because they know how to style their hair into a messy bun. I will need a black background to have the attention and focus only on them in the photo. Their hair being styled is necessary because it's apart of my plan to have strands of hair in their face and their hair in a messy bun. I will print these photos off and crumple them and distort them.