Taking The Photograph

Taking the photographs

I took two different pictures of my model and the look that I was looking for is a sort of serious pupil at school, and when the image is looked at it gives the impression of seriousness and someone who is determined to school. The first picture that I took was of my model next to a computer sort of leaning towards the computer and doing work, this picture gives the effect of a hard working pupil a college. For this picture the only props that were used were the props inside the IT room which includes the desk, computer, monitor and sheets of paper which the pupil is working on. Make-up was not used due to I felt that my model didn’t need any make-up. There was also no costume that was used; the clothing used was the models outfit for that day. The second picture I took was of my model standing up straight looking direct at the camera by doing this it helps create a serious effect. I choose to use this picture because out of both of my pictures this seemed to fit into the category more of a medium close up shot. Also this picture also had looked better and it seemed more of a picture appropriate for a college front cover magazine. For this picture the only Prop I had used was a AS Law book which was held by my model next to his chest to represent that he had been studying and it helps give a image of someone who is at a college. I didn’t feel that make up was necessary so I didn’t put make-up on my model also the costume used was the outfit my model was wearing for the day. By not dressing p my model it gives a modern feel to readers when they see the front cover as modern teens now dress in that certain way.

This is my first image. I didn't feel that this picture met the criteria of a medium close-up shot so i choose not to use this picture.

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After the image was edited in photoshop.

I chose to use this image because it represented the shot very well on what i intented to do. As you see from the first image to the second image, i have made the skin colour of my model more equal, this made the skin tone level so that there are no darker tones. Also i removed the spots and moles off of my model to give him a clearer skin.

In order for me to take my picture these are the following equipments that I had used:
· Canon Eos 400d Digital Camera
· Bowens Gemini Flash Unit with soft box
· Radio Trigger
Once my pictures were taken using the digital camera the photo was stored in a compact flash card so that I could use it to store onto my computer.

When using the equipment I was under my teacher’s supervision for health and safety reasons.