3. As a part of the
original main image
I have added a black
and white filter
effect to make the
facial features
stand out more as
well as this I have
increased the
contrast and added
curves to the
photographs which
helps to give a more
highly defined
professional image.
Which also sits well
with the newspaper
print to the face.
To contrast the
fashion and
happiness of the
top layer
stereotyping of
the idea of
women and
fashion. the
under layer of
the models face
uses a collage
of different
words relating
to unhappiness
and depression
taken and cut
out from
different
headline
Use this slide to annotate your final image
To achieve this type of
experimental photograph I used a
shadowing effect to define the
lips more and making them look
more cut out
To enhance the eyes I
have darkened under
the eyes to make them
stand out over the
newspaper printed
face.
As a part my first
image I have used
Mixed Media to add to
emphases the original
image and some of the
facial features.
The technique that I have incorporated here
works well at communicating the idea because
as I have looked at self discovery and the
perceptions that people can portray as well
as the idea of what’s behind the smile,
and so the use of multiple layers helps to
do so. Suggesting this idea of a mask.
The eyebrows,
eyes and lips
have been
created out of a
layer of fashion
magazine cut ups
to make a
collage of
colour, using
the layer via
copy techniques
to replace the
features that
were originally
The eyes are a
there
real focal
point to the
photograph as
a stark
contrast from
the black and
white, and
draws the
audience in.
4. Evaluate: ideas eg analysis, results;
How well do you feel you have realised your ideas and
intentions and what results have you got? Ensure you
talk critically (compare, contrast, assess) about your
work. You should reference your influences and assess
how your work compares.
Just like my proposal stated I was looking at the idea of
self discovery I feel that what I have achieved fits with
the brief and my intentions have been carried out fully.
As my idea was inspired by what can be hidden behind
the smile and the preconceptions of people I feel as a
collection combined with the other 2 images there is a
clear house style which runs thought out using the same
model and resources for both. For example the use of
the fashion and newspaper collages that have been used
seamlessly within each of my final products, and so to
incorporate this idea of self discovery into this image,
there are two clear meanings within this as the top layer
acts as the perceptions that they portray in this case the
girls story linked by the idea of fashion and the
stereotypical pastels and pinks, as the eyes, eyebrows
and lips are made up of a collage of fashion magazines.
Something which I didn’t initially think about
incorporating but I feel the outcome has been more
successful combining different techniques then first
thought about. Because originally I was looking at using
cellophane to create a stencil of the underlying
scanography but I felt the result wasn't good enough
marker pens didn't work as well which is when I looked
into incorporating my mixed media collages onto
Photoshop and combined with my photography's
Qualities:
Consider the aesthetic qualities of your work. How does it
look? What do you like about it? What are the strongest and
weakest elements from an aesthetic point of view?
Consider the technical qualities of your work? How well done
is it? What elements are strongest and which could need
further work and development? Be sure to use technical
terms in your work such as exposure, shutter speed, aperture
and talk specifically about any post-production techniques
you have used.
The outcome of my first image I am overall very happy with as
I have managed to transform the original image by using
mixed media as I feel I have improved my skills in creativity
and design ideas to create something new and innovative for
the market, and so the areas I like best are to the eyes as using
the magazine print contrasts the black and white and I feel is a
great way of drawing the attention of the reader to the image
and also like the use of the print to the face of the model and
so by lowering the opacity helps to make it look realistic as the
facial features can still be seen. However I feel if this was to
improved upon even more I could look at defining these areas
even more like I began to do round the eyes but other areas
could include the cheek bones nose and lips to make an even
stronger image. Using Photoshop really helped me to get this
high quality and professional look to the image which was
enhanced by adding curves a black and white filter and
improving the exposure and contrast in the image, as well as
the use of a dslr camera to capture the original photograph,
and so when it came to adding the newspaper print over this
in a cut out, angular way which achieves a modern and edgy
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look.
5. How could you improve your work?
Could you develop your work further
with additional work? What would you
try to achieve with this? Could you
undertake further experiments? If
so, what would they be?
For my final image I have looked to make
it apart of a collection along with two
others that will be inspired by using the
same photographs, colours, effects or
content. For example the fashion collage
can then be transferred into the
background of some of my other final
photographs If I were to look at taking
this further I could look at incorporating
the Harris camera instead of using a basis
portrait photograph. Which could then
be layered with mixed media forms. As it
could also be a good way of portraying
the idea of self discovery in movement
and the different colours representing
this. Another experiment could be
photomontage of the face of the model
and put together in blocks with a black
outline round around each piece to give a
distorted and abstract photography.
However if I was looking at just
developing what has already been
created I could create this on paper to
the be able to compare the end result
and which I prefer and incorporating
more patterns textures and designs.
When talking about your work,
Finally you should consider if the images
consider formal elements such as
you have produced fulfil the brief you
lines, shapes and patterns as well as
were set. Do they match the theme?
the colour and contrast and also tone
Are they experimental? Explain your
of your image. Think about the
answers using specific examples.
composition of your work and where
Looking back at the brief ‘Nunnington
this could be developed.
Hall is a Manor house on the river Rye in
When looking at the angle and
North Yorkshire. They regularly hold art,
composition to the photograph, it has fashion and photography exhibitions and
been specifically chosen to suit its
are looking for a submissions of
purpose for example the fact I have experimental photography on the theme
opted for portrait photography is a
of discovery.’ and so reviewing my first
great way to show emotion and
image the fact that I have incorporated
express a certain feeling which also has
the ideas of fashion within this final
been shown by the use of a close up
photograph helps to fit with the
shot from the face . Which has also
previous work found in Nunnington Hall
been shot at eye level which in this
therefore fitting with the brief. Which
case suggests this idea of equality as I
also states that images should
decided against something of a high or communicate the idea of discovery that
low angle, and is also a good way of also is shown in the way of self discovery
attracting the attention of the reader.
and what can be behind the smile and
The colours behind the photograph is
stereotypes. In this case the idea has
an important part in this case at
been communicated within the layers to
communicating the message . Between
the photograph. The black and white
the monochrome and black and white, filter and newspapers prints with words
and the pastel tones and neutrals that
such as lost, truth, secrets and war all
reflect femininity of the model and the words reflect the idea of depression and
stereotypical ideas behind women. hurt that could be found from behind the
And seen as the front that many
smile which in this case is very
people put up.
pronounced from around the eyes and
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mouth using a bright fashion print to
contrast that of what is behind.
7. A collage of different texts and fonts relating to
the idea of depression and sadness has been
created as a basis for developing and
experimenting with my photographs and
scanography. All over these words layered onto
one page as a form of mixed media. Making sure
a filter of black and white has been used to fit in
with the theme and then words that have been
incorporated. As you can see I have also
experimented with the placement of newspaper
print on specific part of the face and body cut
out using the layer via copy techniques. As well
as this cover the whole a4 page with the collage
but then lowering the opacity so that the
portrait can still be clearly visible
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8. As well as the scanography I combined this
with a mixed media collage created from a
fashion magazine both an advertisement
and the fashion pages. As you can see the
advertisement has been specifically ripped
into strips, while the background has been
randomly but together. In this case you can
see I have experimented in different ways to
create my finished product. Using the lasso
tool to cut out specific areas of the collage
that I wanted to incorporate then when the
rest has been hidden and my scanography
has been added to the back the illusion of
the paper been clawed and ripped through
as a way communicating this idea of self
discovery and breaking though of the
stereotypes
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10. Use this slide to annotate your final image
I feel that use of
the scanography
works well for
this as it gives a
shadow and air of
mystery to it.
Which continues
with this idea of
darkness and
sadness behind the
mask of someone as
the eyes are a
great way of
showing emotion.
For the purpose
of this image I
have
experimented by
combining two
scanography that
have a similar
composition to
them for example
the eyes to this
have been
incorporated
from a different
image which has
then been
matched up with
the lips, by
lowering the
opacity helps to
make these merge
seamlessly.
The newspaper print has been used mainly for
the middle panel of the photograph and the
opacity lowered communicating the idea of
unhappiness matching well with the
scanography.
the collage created
previously has been reused
for the purpose of my
second image which helps
to communicate the same
theme throughout and the
same house style, which
will prove familiar to
Using the
opacity tool
proved a great
way of adding
a number of
different
meanings
between the
multiple
layers because
of more than
one image been
used which
will help to
keep the
reader
interested. Of
the
scanography, p
ortrait
photography
Using the shape tool to create these thin and the mixed
rectangular for the right half of the image media all
helps to add another dimension to the
combined.
photograph and another sense creativity,
however, by lowering the opacity helps the
image still to be seen through the original
photograph. But still stand out among the
11.
12. Evaluate: ideas e.g. analysis, results;
How well do you feel you have realised your ideas and
intentions and what results have you got? Ensure you
talk critically (compare, contrast, assess) about your
work. You should reference your influences and assess
how your work compares.
As I was looking to create a collection of experimental
photographs that all fit together with a similar house
style. In this case it matches with my first image because
of the same model been used , and the use of the
newspaper headline print which has been added to the
original photograph, therefore my intentions that where
addressed within my proposal has been carried out.
When initially looking at the types of the experimental
photography I wanted use for my project, research into
scanography and the different effects and some of the
existing work. For example some artists have been known
to incorporate dried flowers, and different everyday
object to give you illusion of still life. Other effects
include adding different papers and textures to the
scanner a portrait photographer known for doing this Liz
Atkin ‘Skin is her primary source for corporeal art. Her
work centres on a multilayered exploration of the
possibilities of marking, extending and transforming the
skin so as to question the limits of the body and the
potentials for communication across and within the
porous textures of light and surfaces.’ in this case I
experimented using cellophane something which I looked
at using within my proposal as it can still be seen through
objects or portraits but giving it this creased effect but
felt that it wasn't fit for purpose when testing it out.
http://www.scannography.org/artists/Atkin-Liz.html
Qualities:
Consider the aesthetic qualities of your work. How does it
look? What do you like about it? What are the strongest and
weakest elements from an aesthetic point of view?
Consider the technical qualities of your work? How well done
is it? What elements are strongest and which could need
further work and development? Be sure to use technical
terms in your work such as exposure, shutter speed, aperture
and talk specifically about any post-production techniques
you have used.
When evaluating my second photography I feel that there are
both some strong points and some areas that could be
improved upon as I feel that next I could look at using a higher
quality scanner to create a more professional looking final
image, as well as improving the colours as the overall pay off is
quite dark making the portrait a little unclear to see and so
with more time this could be developed upon. Another area
which could be improved upon could be incorporating some
block bright colours to help make it look a little more attention
grabbing. However, in terms of the areas which I am pleased
with I like small details which have been added such as the
combination of the newspaper print and the lines
incorporated into the design. Something which I didn’t think
about using at first until it came to experimenting in
Photoshop in the later production stages. In terms of the
equipment that was used to create these images both a DSLR
camera on an automatic setting which provided me with the
quality needed, that adjusted to the right lighting and
exposure for that environment, as well as this a scanner, to
capture a similar photograph with just a different effect, that
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have been layered on top of one another.
13. When talking about your work,
How could you improve your work?
consider formal elements such as
Could you develop your work further
with additional work? What would you lines, shapes and patterns as well as
the colour and contrast and also tone
try to achieve with this? Could you
of your image. Think about the
undertake further experiments? If so,
composition of your work and where
what would they be?
this could be developed.
With more time I could look at making
when looking into the formal elements
the scale of this experimental
photography a lot bigger, with a colour of my second image the overall look
scanner or using a photograph from a uses soft and smooth lines around the
face of the model which helps to
further distance of either a mid or long
capture the femininity and the
shot to get more of the body and in
emotion within this that can also be
some cases the way people stand and
due to the fact that this is the effect
present themselves is something else
that can be addressed within this idea of that is created after using the scanner.
self discovery. I could also look at adding The original photographs that where
different textures and patterns to the taken had no real pattern to them and
were basis in design with this type of
scanner to create different illusions
ombre from light to dark within the
something that with research and
grey scale until enhancing this on
looking at other artists has proved
Photoshop and adding different layers
popular and very common. When
and patterns such as the newspaper
looking at this idea of self discovery I
print created using mixed media
could also look at using some other
another form of experimental
techniques that will reflect this such as
using shutter speed to create something photography. When studying the
colour content there are two ways that
showing movement or example the
it can be looked either with contrast
expressions of the face or even using
multiple exposures to incorporate other or complimentary colours in this case
complimentary monochrome colours
images within a basis silhouette that
represent that persons personality. To have been used to achieve the finished
products that help to link with the
help show the feeling and emotion
words and language used within the
trapped within someone.
Finally you should consider if the images
you have produced fulfil the brief you were
set. Do they match the theme? Are they
experimental? Explain your answers using
specific examples.
As the brief states ‘Nunnington Hall is a
Manor house on the river Rye in North
Yorkshire. They regularly hold art, fashion
and photography exhibitions and are looking
for a submissions of experimental
photography on the theme of discovery.’ key
points which I have taken from this brief and
incorporated into my own work including
what Nunnington Hall are renounced for and
have done previously of the important art
influences which was when the
incorporation of mixed media was involved
in order to create something more unusual
and abstract. With the brief also stated that
it is important to communicate the idea of
discovery within my final images in this case
the idea of self discovery and what can be
hidden behind the smile and stereotypes of
this. For the purpose of my second
photography this doesn’t as such use both
smile and what's behind but instead the pain
that can be insideand the use of a black and
white filter helps to emphases this further as
the scanography image didn’t allow the eyes
to be seen the layering of the other
photographer helps to capture the13
emotion
through the eyes and the story’s they tell.
14. (Scanography)
Before deciding on the images that I wanted to develop further in
Photoshop I looked at creating some self discovery photography
using the Harris camera and these are the results. After taking these
photographs I think that the outcome allowed me to try something
different and even though I aren't using this technique it allowed me
to experiment with different poses and angles that work best that
relate to the idea of sadness and depression from behind the smile.
As I feel there are some strong messages and emotion in these
photographswhich overall even though I feel the effect fits well with
the theme I am portraying the quality of the images aren't good
enough and have achieved other images better using cameras and
scanography. However these types of images could prove interesting
when overlaying other photographs on top something which I could
look at developing further.
15. Use this slide to annotate your final image
The overall effect
has been created
with my 3rd
photograph is that
of a neon/uv glow
to the
photographs, which
really helps to
grab the attention
of the reader
To create such
an effect
required extreme
use of the curve
tool which
allows you to
experiment with
the lighting,
exposure and
contrast,
without planning
this was
achieved
spontaneously
and
experimenting
with these
effect as well
as a black and
white filters
which was added
to match the
Most of the developments and changes made to these images have been created in
Photoshop as I started out with a number of portrait photographs that express the
idea of sadness and the personality and feeling that can be hidden ‘ what's
underneath the skin’
For the purpose of my 3rd
image I have not only used
one but two images the
fact that I have done this
gives a really nice effect
over the hand where the
face can be seen through
it.
The opacity
tool was an
important part
of the stages
in production
as it helped
to give the
right balance
between both
the
photographs
and so that
one image
isn't stronger
than the
other, which I
feel I have
striked the
right balance
between.
Using a white background has helped to give the
illusion of these photographs been taken in a studio
making it look more professional and to a higher
quality. In contrast to the other two images I have
created I feel that it is stronger in terms of colours
as the contrast helps to attract the eye of both black
and white. Which still allows the silhouette to still
17. Evaluate: ideas e.g. analysis, results;
How well do you feel you have realised your ideas and
intentions and what results have you got? Ensure you talk
critically (compare, contrast, assess) about your work. You
should reference your influences and assess how your
work compares.
When it came to the creating a final image for my collection
I felt that it was important to look at all possible aspects
and different ways I could target this from, and so from my
initial intentions the outcome was very different, because
as previously stated I looked to do something more on
paper with this idea of creating a stencil outline on top of
the original scanography using cellophane didn’t work as
well as id hoped becoming difficult to differentiate
between the lines. Which then resulted in a lot more
experimenting and free to interpretation. That then
resulted in something using Photoshop which helped me to
create my final images just like what was stated in my
proposal and planning stages. When looking at the other
two images I have created and comparing them I feel that
this is one of my stronger images. still fitting with the
current theme and style because of the black and white
colour scheme that compliments each other well. However
in contrast the colours are a lot stronger with the other two
using greyer pastel tones. Also the use of the same
photographs helps to keep them consistent is style and
overall appearance, but using mixed media collages from
previous photographs will help them to fit together and a
more coherent set of images. Taking inspiration from that
of Christoffer Relander a well known face in the world of
experimental photography with series of multiple
exposure photographs.
Qualities:
Consider the aesthetic qualities of your work. How does it
look? What do you like about it? What are the strongest and
weakest elements from an aesthetic point of view?
Consider the technical qualities of your work? How well done
is it? What elements are strongest and which could need
further work and development? Be sure to use technical
terms in your work such as exposure, shutter speed, aperture
and talk specifically about any post-production techniques
you have used.
Out of my final three images I feel that this is one of the
strongest because of the creativity and then combination of
two photographs that run seamlessly together. As it was
important to get the right balance within the angle and
composition of the shot, as well as the sizing so that either
weren't to overpowering or small for the overall photograph.
As one of the strongest parts I feel is around the face can been
seen through the hand because of the lowered opacity. Which
also has given this glow to the image to capture specific areas
of the face around the eyes and mouth with the shadow that
comes from it. Another part I happy about is the idea of this
double meaning with more than one image that can be found
among the overall photograph. In terms of technical
developments that could me made I could looking into
creating multiple versions of these but with an overall of
colour to appeal to the younger audience in a number of
bright, eye catching neon and primary colours. Or even looking
that the work of other artists such as christoffer relander and
putting landscape photographs as an overlay reflecting the
opposite of feeling trapped, sad and lonely then instead
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feeling freedom the idea of peace and happiness. as a way of
creating contrast images instead of complimentary.
18. When talking about your work,
Finally you should consider if the images
How could you improve your work? Could
consider formal elements such as lines,you have produced fulfil the brief you were
you develop your work further with
shapes and patterns as well as the
set. Do they match the theme? Are they
additional work? What would you try to
colour and contrast and also tone of experimental? Explain your answers using
achieve with this? Could you undertake
your image. Think about the
specific examples.
further experiments? If so, what would
composition of your work and where
When looking at my final photograph
they be?
this could be developed.
against the brief to consider its effects in
Developing on from this image could
involve creating a collection of these types when analysing more in-depth into relation to the brief. I feel it works well with
these intentions because in terms of it
of photograph but with different people some of the design element, the shapes
are an important part to getting the supporting the idea of discovery I think the
from different backgrounds and ages. As
message across as the use of the
curved lines of the body connects this well
well as experimenting with the types of
women figure shown through the
showing the different pathways fitting well
strong powerful images that can be
with the travel and journey of this.
created with just a simple movement or silhouette and specific areas of women
shape. Another technique that could work that’s stereotypical, for example the use However, even though I feel this is one of
of makeup and instead of showing
my stronger photographs it doesn’t fit as
well for the purpose of this project may
strength and independence, a very
well as well with my existing experimental
involve the use of the Harris camera to
different view has been addressed by
photography's, because in this case the
create a gradual shadowed colour effect
the curved soft shapes and lines, with collages haven't been incorporated which
which will also work with the layering
effect that I already incorporated in this an idea of hiding from the world, using a became a running theme to help to show
continuity. However there are still some
and my other photographs, and will also very poignant strong image of self harm
and the idea of death. The colours play areas that they match well in. for example
help to bring some colour into the
an important part expressing this
the portrait photographs that I have used a
photograph because currently it is very
message using a black and white filter a running theme. Looking back at the brief
monochrome and so by incorporating
helps to express the idea of pain and
‘Nunnington Hall is a Manor house on the
colour would help to stand out and grab
sadness while trying to fit in with
river Rye in North Yorkshire. They regularly
the attention of the audience. To push my
hold art, fashion and photography
work further and incorporate even more society. However, the strong contrast
exhibitions and are looking for a
techniques I could use a photomontage to helps to represent the idea of trying to
break free from and standing out from submissions of experimental photography
present my photograph in whether this
being on Photoshop or paper that could the crowd. I could look at developing on the theme of discovery.’ I feel that it will
this further by adding even more layers
fit in its surroundings because of the
work by printing onto Polaroid placed
of faces to either side of the main
artistic, minimalistic style that 18 been
has
layered up in a collage and then
photograph giving the audience even used as well as the fact that art can be seen
photographed for a different effect.
