Final Evaluation

Overall I am really happy with all of my final images, I feel that they are all successful in meeting the brief I was set. I also feel that I explored a range of ideas, and instead of using images from only one of my photo shoots I decided to use two images from each shoot that I did for this brief.

For the first shoot I used the idea of the tent as a home and incorporated it with camping and the idea of festivals. I had my model doing a variety of homely activities such as drinking tea to add to the concept of being at home. I also used props to add to the concept of home.

My second shoot didn’t have as much of a link with home as the first shoot but it was located near to my home in Cheshire, it had a stronger link with the element of fashion as the pose, model and clothes were the main focus. I had some really strong images within this shoot. I also felt that my model looked comfortable and natural in this environment.

My third shoot was located in an abandoned house or building near my home this is how the shoot linked to the theme of home. The poses used were reminiscent of those often found in fashion photography and I feel that they worked well, again I felt that the model looked comfortable in the environment and very natural.

I am really happy with the styling for all three shoots, working with fashion and brand promotion student Clare Ryan really helped and together we came up with some great outfits to fit the boho/festival theme I had set. My research also really helped with this.

My research also helped me when it came to thinking of how I wanted the hair and make up and with choosing the model. I was really happy with the final out come of the makeup and hair, it looked natural and reminiscent of how someone might look at a festival, it wasn’t fussy and suited the model and theme well.

I was also really happy with my choice of model, looking back at my final photographs I feel that she was a great choice for these photo shoots. I have worked with her previously and she is really good at taking direction and is very comfortable in front of the camera. Her look was perfect for these images and she was willing to try new poses and experiment in the locations provided.

I feel that I showed development throughout my blog and provided not only one shoot but three, each exploring a different idea relating to the theme provided. I enjoyed working in the form of a blog and am happy with the final out come. Its easy to keep track of where you are up to and you can post something whenever you are on the internet and you come up with an idea.

Personally I feel that my technical skills are improving and I think that this shows in my final images. I was much more comfortable using the camera and editing the final images where was needed. I also got to grips with preparing my images for professional printing.

Final image 6

I chose this image as one of my final images, I also chose not to manipulate it in any way. Again this image relates to home due to its location (my garden), the tent, and the activity you would do at home: reading the newspaper. Its also very fashion based as alot of focus is on the clothes they are not only on the model but at the front of the tent. I used props such as the cakes and cookie jar to add to the idea of being at home. I think this image also strongly resembles a festival due to the tent location, model and clothing.

Final image 5

This image fits in with the theme of home and fashion as the main focus is on the tent as a temporary home and the clothes. It also fits in as the model is captured doing an activity you would normally do at home: drink tea and the location is my back garden. The clothes and accessories are not only on the model but also outside the tent its self. I like how the bright colours and vivid pattern of the tent provide a strong contrast with the rural green surroundings. The model looks natural and as though she is at a festival, or 'Glamping' (see research). I also chose not to edit this image.

Final image 4

Again I chose not to edit this photograph. I chose it as one of my final images because I feel that it fits the theme well, the location is an abandoned house or building and is close to my home. I really like how the model is posed leaning out of the window and how the window and ivy frame her. she looks very natural in these surroundings and I feel that the image is successful. Again the clothes contrast with the surrounding but in this image it more about the model and location than the clothes as not much of the clothes can be seen.

Final image 3

I decided not to edit this photograph. I chose this as one of my final images and feel that it fits in well with the theme of home and fashion, the location is an abandoned building or house and is close to my home in Cheshire. The pose is very much like a pose that you would associate with fashion imagery, the model also has a really strong model aesthetic. I like how the model is posed and the composition of the image. I also really like how the bold print is juxtaposed with the colours of the surroundings, I also think that the ivy is a really great touch to this image.

Final image 2

The first image is the original and the second is the edited image. I removed some distracting bubbles and white flecks in the water for this image to avoid them distracting the viewers attention. I am really happy with the models pose in this image, she looks comfortable however this pose is also quite reminiscent of a high fashion image. again the hair and makeup look natural and fit in with the location and the clothes stand out due to their prints and colours. The image fits with the theme as the location is near to my home and the model looks 'at home' or comfortable in this image. I like the composition and the fact that she is floating on the raft in the water.

Final image 1

I chose this image as one of my final images, the first image is the original and the second id the edited version. I edited this image using photoshop, I removed anything that would distract the viewers attention. I removed flecks in the water and two small pales stones near one of the models feet.

This image fits in with the theme as the location is situated near my home, I also feel it fits in with the theme of home because she looks calm and at ease as you would at home.

Her actions in this image show her almost bonding with natural this fits in with the idea of looking natural and being at home in her environment.

Although you cant see the models face I am still happy with this image it looks as though she doesnt know the camera is there. The composition is good and the clothing stands out against the rural location.