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Assignment 1 - Visual Narratives
The gallery depicts a chess match between two opponents; one of whom seems arrogant and domineering while the other sits determined and persevering. After a surprising defeat the arrogant character is dejected however accepts his loss with grace after our protagonist offers his handshake.
I liked the idea of using a chess game. Photography and chess may seem like vastly different activities, but there are some surprising similarities between the two.
Both photography and chess require a combination of technical skills and creative vision. In photography, one needs to master the use of cameras, lighting, and composition to capture a compelling image. In chess, players must learn the rules and strategies of the game to outmaneuver their opponent.
Furthermore, both photography and chess require patience, practice, and a willingness to learn from mistakes. They also demand a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to think ahead and anticipate potential outcomes.
In the same way in which the game of chess is able to simulate a battle with a series of stationary moves providing the fluidity of a fight within sequential moments; photography is able to tell a story through a series of stills.
In both activities, the goal is to create something that is both aesthetically pleasing and intellectually engaging, whether it's a beautiful photograph or a brilliant chess move.
This symmetry in forms alongside a simple moral undertone I felt made for an effective narrative for a limited gallery.
Dan Winters
There's a strange gravitas to Dan Winters' photos giving them an aged feeling of stoic reverence for the subjects. Winters is a celebrated photographer known for his distinctive approach to portraiture, still life, and documentary photography. With over three decades of experience in the industry, he has captured iconic images of some of the world's most notable figures, including Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg, and Bill Gates. His work is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of light and shadow, which he uses to create dramatic and evocative images that transcend their subjects. His photographs have been published in numerous magazines, books, and exhibitions, and he has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field of photography.
Guy Farrow
Vibrant photography refers to a style of photography that is characterized by bold, saturated colors, high contrast, and a lively, energetic mood. Guy Farrow's Photos adopt this style effectively creating a sense of dynamism and almost movement. Vibrant photography is commonly used in fashion, commercial, and advertising photography, as well as in nature and landscape photography, to create eye-catching and engaging images that grab the viewer's attention. Farrows Romeo and Juliet piece is a perfect example of which.
STUDIO Experimentation
Gallery Concept
This shot is portrait with the sitter close to the backdrop and a very simple lighting setup. We will use the octobox slightly camera right with it held high above the subject. The shadows aren't absolute however so a white poly-board will lay on the ground before the model to fill the darkness.
A more complex shot with added depth and contrast my model will be 4 or 5 feat from the backdrop which be supported by a blind shaped gobo creating the windo effect behind him. a classic rembrant setting with a warm hue above his head we will make sure to avoid any catch reflection with the eyes of the subject.
relatively none dramatic in this shot the lighting is to reflect that which may be found in a country hotel. Sandwiched betwixed two poly-boards the subject will be lit with a soft-box placed quite close up above his forehead creating that butterfly pattern to be found beneath the nose. there will be no lights behind the poly-boards shrouding the rest of the figure in darkness.
A harsh white Rembrandt position placed camera left lights the majority of the model with a spot light on the backdrop holding a gobo to represent the bat signal. This time as great a distance as possible is between the portrait sitter and the backdrop.
A claustrophobic shot with two significant lighting decisions. we will need a soft warm light placed above the picture frame and a harsher top down light above our Dalton stand in. there seems to be a warm underlighting as well which I'm sure we can create with a reflector below the frame.
