Advanced image editing 2 research
Source different examples of conceptual photography (min. 6 images) from at least three photographers. Comment on their style and approach. Research advanced image editing techniques and pan a set of images.
Photographer: Mikael Aldo
Description: Mikael Aldo captures images from personal images to global issues of deforestation, conceptual photography provides a way for Aldo to weave deeply emotional stories. The image above is names ‘imminently living’, this is Mikael Aldo featuring himself in the photograph underwater holding a skull over his face, this is quite grim possibly expressing that the presence of death is ever – looming.
The techniques in this image is minimal yet thought through. Aldo first used a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the water but also because he is floating in the water it would be difficult to keep himself still and floating. Aldo has cropped this image on the left as he is nude and does not want nudity in the image. The image also has leading lines as his hand are both on his face. Aldo would of have used a tripod and either a shutter release remote or a timer as it is classed as a self-portrait.
Photograph: Michelle Mackie
Description: Mackie’s images influence horror and fairy tales. She was often inspired by her grandfathers “weird and wonderful” story telling.
Mackie planned this image as if the branches were Autumn waiting for Spring with a feeling of waiting and hoping, and that she has been waiting for so long that the branches have grown into her making her apart of the landscape.
Techniques:
The photographer has used a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the dress and any movement that the grass has. The photographer has used a shallow depth field such as f/8 as it blurs the background but not so much so we can still make out the surroundings. An iso of 100 would have been used most likely as the sun is out creating harsher lighting conditions. The composition is central, the photographer has shot the image landscape instead of portrait to give us a better sense of the location.
Photographer: Kylli Sparre
Description:
Kylli Sparre is a visual artist based in Tallin, Estonia. Her background in dance often influences her images. Sparre’ work can be dramatic, although there is always an utter sense of peace emerging from it. Wither her images are surreal, dream like or symbolic they come from her thoughts, observations, and experiences.
Techniques:
The photographer has also used a fast shutter speed to freeze the model as she dances. The photographer has used a wider aperture to ensure the whole image is in focus and sharp. Sparre has manipulated the image making it look like the model is painting the landscape with her hair like a paint brush. The composition has leading lines, the trees and reflection on the water narrows down to a point where the model is like an arrow which makes her the main focal point. The models also lands on a line of thirds
Photographer: Gabriel Isak
Description:
Gabriel Isaak’s work is to walk through the areas of unconscious. His images are characterised by isolated figures set against dark and vast landscapes. Emanating with both calmness and sadness, the faceless subject becomes the viewers own emotional wonderings. The long staircase, for example, signifies a drop—off into the unknown, but the viewer manifests what lies at the bottom.
Techniques:
The photographer has used a larger aperture in this image larger than the previous images. This is to ensure the whole image is sharp and in focus. The composition is central, the model however is not the staircase is central, and going down in a spiral maybe the image shows that the model is watching her life “spiralling” out of control. To achieve this dark image it is possible that the photographer has cut out the model and stair case to make the background which makes the image more ominous.
Photographer: Alex Stoddard
Description:
Alex Stoddard’s images are unique, the blend of reality, dark fantasy will seize your imagination. His images are often nature themed with nude women and men. He has images of children that prove to be quite dark.
Techniques:
The photographer has used a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the subjects and the waves. The way the photographer has captured this image is that Alex Stoddard has photographed the head and shoulders of the model and the shark’s fin, it shows the viewers the sheer size of the shark. It also gets the viewers wondering what will happen next or what happened after the image was taken, even though it is not real it makes us believe it is. The photographer has also used a small aperture as the background is slightly blurred but we can still see what is going on in the background. The composition is central, the man is central, but he is being framed by the wave on the left and the shark’s fin on the right. The sun light coming through creates harsh light on the waves making the image contrasty which helps create an atmosphere.
Photographer: Alex Stoddard
Description:
Alex Stoddard’s images are unique, the blend of reality, dark fantasy will seize your imagination. His images are often nature themed with nude women and men. He has images of children that prove to be quite dark.
Techniques:
Stoddard has used a fast shutter speed in this image also to freeze the little girl running. The crows that are in the photo could have been photoshopped into the image. The composition is central with a larger aperture for example f/8 to make sure everything is focus and sharp. It is also to make the little girl a lot smaller than she is. The prospect of this image in my opinion is a near death experience, the crows went after the egg but the little girl saved it showing how innocent and selfless people are when they are young.
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