Great use of light, I wish the source of the light (the little disco ball thing) wasn't seen in the photos because its a little distracting. Some of the compositions are a little crowded so maybe a photograph with more negative space would provide some contrast between all your photos. You have a great range of values in all your photos!
I agree with Aya that the picture could use some more dark negative space to balance out brightness of the light and the greys it creates on the faces. The last photo could benefit from a little more contrast maybe from the background to make the facial expression more grotesque and dramatic.
The close up compositions are stronger then the further shot photos for a few reasons. I agree with Aya that some of the photos are crowded and having the light source within the frame is distracting, particularity in the images that aren't close ups. Cropping these images could help closer and maybe abstracting the images could be interesting.
These images are obviously all very similar. Part of me likes that for the sake of a cohesive group, tge other part of me dialikes that for the lack of variability. I find your crowded compositions very visually stimulating, so I disagree with above comments regarding negative space.
4 and 8 are my favorite images because while all these are visually similar, these two appear to stand out a little more. I think this was a very creative shoot and created a lot of interesting lines and patterns of light. Especially since one eye isn’t illuminated while the other is in shadow, it’s a very engaging and slightly eerie portrait. Overall I really love them
Experiment more with different angles like you did in photo 6. Try to obscure the human figure more to be a less obvious human portrait. I think that is what is bothersome about the last photo to me, it is a bit too obvious. The lighting is very interesting as well as the reflection and expression in the face of the 6th photo.
Your use of light is super interesting. I kind of wish you changed your compositions up a bit throughout the series, though. Maybe some more full-body shots rather than mostly headshots.
Flora, Your choice of lighting source is quite provocative. I would not include the photo that reveals what your source was; it ruins the intrigue. Compositionally and aesthetically these images are quite strong, however, they do not communicate the 10 compositional elements. That is what's being ASSESSED! I suggest you practice folding your conceptual ideas into the compositional elements task. There is good contrast in all of your images due to your source of light, your exposure works. well, but after three images, the photos become redundant. I don't doubt that with more practice you can strengthen your image making. Kashif.
The use of light reflecting off the model helps creates contrast and focuses the composition in these photos. It would be interesting if you had more than one light source and play off the repetition the light gives off.
Great use of light, I wish the source of the light (the little disco ball thing) wasn't seen in the photos because its a little distracting. Some of the compositions are a little crowded so maybe a photograph with more negative space would provide some contrast between all your photos. You have a great range of values in all your photos!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Aya that the picture could use some more dark negative space to balance out brightness of the light and the greys it creates on the faces. The last photo could benefit from a little more contrast maybe from the background to make the facial expression more grotesque and dramatic.
ReplyDeleteThe close up compositions are stronger then the further shot photos for a few reasons. I agree with Aya that some of the photos are crowded and having the light source within the frame is distracting, particularity in the images that aren't close ups. Cropping these images could help closer and maybe abstracting the images could be interesting.
ReplyDeleteThese images are obviously all very similar. Part of me likes that for the sake of a cohesive group, tge other part of me dialikes that for the lack of variability. I find your crowded compositions very visually stimulating, so I disagree with above comments regarding negative space.
ReplyDelete4 and 8 are my favorite images because while all these are visually similar, these two appear to stand out a little more. I think this was a very creative shoot and created a lot of interesting lines and patterns of light. Especially since one eye isn’t illuminated while the other is in shadow, it’s a very engaging and slightly eerie portrait. Overall I really love them
ReplyDeleteExperiment more with different angles like you did in photo 6. Try to obscure the human figure more to be a less obvious human portrait. I think that is what is bothersome about the last photo to me, it is a bit too obvious. The lighting is very interesting as well as the reflection and expression in the face of the 6th photo.
ReplyDeleteYour use of light is super interesting. I kind of wish you changed your compositions up a bit throughout the series, though. Maybe some more full-body shots rather than mostly headshots.
ReplyDeleteFlora,
ReplyDeleteYour choice of lighting source is quite provocative. I would not include the photo that reveals what your source was; it ruins the intrigue. Compositionally and aesthetically these images are quite strong, however, they do not communicate the 10 compositional elements. That is what's being ASSESSED! I suggest you practice folding your conceptual ideas into the compositional elements task. There is good contrast in all of your images due to your source of light, your exposure works. well, but after three images, the photos become redundant. I don't doubt that with more practice you can strengthen your image making.
Kashif.
The use of light reflecting off the model helps creates contrast and focuses the composition in these photos. It would be interesting if you had more than one light source and play off the repetition the light gives off.
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