My portrait photography of my model (Shqiponja)

My chosen portrait photography

 

Why have I chosen this photograph?

The reason why I chose this photograph is because its very simple. I like the fact that the model is looking straight at the camera instensly  and the black and white effect creates a more dramatic feel as well as an a classic look. The camera is not focusing on anything else but the model only and is very focused on her expressions and body language which is why her clothes and hair are very basic so it encourages the viewer to look at her face even more. I would think that this photograph is used for professional high end fashion because of its sleek, shiny, smooth texture.

Lighting and setting

Due to the fact that the models face is very bright and subtle, the light is facing towards her creating a soft lighting technique with a plain background. It looks like a clam-shell technique was used in this photo because the models face looks very bright. The photographer used the rules of thirds in order to keep her focused including her eyes (which are the guidelines to any portrait photography.).

how will you re-create it ?

I will re-create this photograph by taking a tripod, camera and a friend (who is willing to model for me) to help me create this footage. I will be using the college's TV studio with the model standing in front of a plain background. Using the clam-shell lighting technique, I will use this and create a similar portrait to the original footage that I'm trying to refurbish. The subject won't have to wear any costume.

Light Graffiti photography

Light graffiti ( or Light painting) is a photographic technique that exposes are made by hand-held moving light sources. Light graffiti is often used at events or special occasions where its dark and very little light is present.  

Step 1. To create a Light graffiti photography, you must first get a glow stick, torch or anything that displays light on it and a tripod. 

Step 2. With your tripod, glow stick or torch, go to a dark room and set up your tripod.

Step 3. Next, you set your camera to manual mode if its a DSLR, and set the shutter speed to 30 seconds, set your ISO to one hundred and your aperture (f/stop) to 5.6. 

(like the picture below)

Step 4. Face the torch, glow stick etc to the camera lens and start writing!

Different Lighting techniques (Portrait photography) Unit 53

Light
Hard light is when the light is shinning in one direction of the subject which results to one side of the subject being really bright and the other side really dark. soft light is when the light wraps around the subject and diffuses the shadow a more ''softer'' look.
A soft box describes an enclosure that surrounds all light source and diffuses the light that escapes from it. A clam shot is when the light is facing towards the model and place the reflector underneath the model's chin to create a brighter photograph, this is often used in beauty and cosmetic use. What I like about the clam shell lighting is that it makes the subject look brighter and more youthful.

Strong Directional Lighting
This type of light usually seen outdoors when the sun is out and is coming in one particular angle. Photos of sunrise and sunsets are a good example of a directional light because the light is coming from one angle which creates a relaxed, warm and carefree feeling.

What is rim lighting?
Rim lighting, which is sometimes referred to as back light is when the subject is placed in front of the light and you can see a light outline of the subject. This technique pulls the subject off the background and creates some depth and dimension to what you are shooting.

Meeting minutes (Student Award)

    

MEETING MINUTES

MEETING NAME:		Student Awards			HELD AT:	3SWIZ
DATE	31/10/13		START TIME:	3pm	END TIME:
LEAD:	James and Barrington		ATTENDEES:		NOTETAKER:

ITEM:	ACTION:
Job Roles Group decided to split the class into 3 groups. (One group does the title sequence while the other two groups does the inserts) We discussed and assigned everyone to their roles. We took a tour around the college and took notes of what the four faculties are. -          Suggested some ideas -          Prepared a list of questions to ask our clients.	Took notes of our ideas and created a list of questions to ask the client.
Meeting the client Client comes in to give more details about the event. She tells us what she wants for the event and we asked questions as well as give suggestions on what we should do for the event and if we are permitted to use any of the college’s facilities. (E.g. room availability, Equipment’s available.)	Took notes of what the client wanted from us.
Confirming with the client Client comes in at 3:30pm to confirm the ideas and suggestions. We wanted to create a minute montage, or 2-3 minutes with voiceover interviews. The title sequence covers the students and the things they interact with. As a class we decided to have a pre-screening to show to David (Client) and see what he thinks. With the music the client wants a track that reflects the scene and tempo of the visuals (Lyrics must be related to the visuals as well). We suggested closing credits at the end of the show and highlights.	Ran through our groups and roles of the production. Prepared some questions before confirming anything with the client. After meeting with the client, we got into groups (some of us individual work) and began to plan our inserts, sequences, music etc.

MEETING NAME:		Student Awards			HELD AT:	2SW7
DATE	06/11/13		START TIME:	9:30am	END TIME:
LEAD:	Priscenya Briah (Producer)		ATTENDEES:	1	NOTETAKER:

ITEM:	ACTION:
Discussed the inserts with the writer.	Five questions were made to be used as student Vox pop questions; generated so that any student from any course can answer the questions. Since it is a Student Award Ceremony our focus was going to be kept on the students.