LO3 Bridge Camera Settings

LO3 Final 5 Shots from Photoshoot #2

All of these photographs are meant to be used with the other photoshoot, combining them with double exposure. In this specific shot I wanted the sides of the path to line up with the sides of the walls in one the other photoshoot.

I controlled the composition of this piece by making sure the sides of the path were central and straight, as well as including some of the branches overflowing into the shot, creating a more interesting composition and when combined will create more visual interest.

The camera settings were tailored to create the most successful photograph possible with camera settings of; a focal length of 20.0 mm and an aperture value of f/3.5.

The photograph elements present in this photograph are; composition, texture and leading lines. The composition of the photograph was vital, it had to line up with another photograph from the first shoot. The texture of the trees and the soil create visual interest and add to the depth and detail that will be shown in the double exposure. The leading lines aspect is also present in the photograph that it will be double exposed with, and it shows a clear path and shows where your eyes should follow; when double exposed it will lead to the model stood in the centre.

In terms of what can be improved in this photograph if I were to take this photograph again, I would sort the focal length out, it would be more successful if the photograph was more in focus.

In this photograph I wanted to show the contrast of the light and the branches, it creates a very visually interesting effect.

I controlled the composition in this photograph by making sure that the branches of the trees lined up with that of the sky, to create contrast; whilst also including the reflections from the river and the path.

The camera settings present in this specific photograph are; a focal length of 29.0 mm and an aperture value of f/4.4. These camera settings were vital in terms of capturing the depth and contrast of the trees and the light.

The photograph elements in this photograph are; composition, light, texture, repetition. Light is the most important and effective element of this photograph, as it helps create the contrast. Also the repetition of the branches and the trees creates visual interest.

This photograph isn't to be used in the final shots but was a very successful shot in capturing the reflections of water and presenting the contrast between the branches and the illuminated water.

I controlled the composition in this photograph by making sure the branches reflected onto the water in the most interesting composition possible, this was achieved by practicing the shot at different view points and angles, and then I decided on this angle being the most successful.

The camera settings were tailored to create the most successful photograph possible, the camera settings for this shot being; a focal length of 37.0 mm and an aperture value of f/4.6.

The photographic elements within this photograph are; composition, light, texture and view point. View point and light being the most important elements of the photograph.

I feel as though the most successful part of the photograph is definitely the contrast between the branches and the water as well as the reflections, but I feel as though more things could have been in the shot to make it more visually interest; possibly a prop could be added in for visual interest.

This photograph was also a tester shot and will not be used in the final set of photographs, it was there also to practice photographing the reflections of water and the texture of the ground, together which contrast and create visual interest.

Composition was vital in this photograph because I needed the texture of the leaves and the soil to contrast with the reflections in the water, I needed to combine these aspects in one photograph.

The camera settings of this specific photograph were tailored to create the most successful outcome possible being; a focal length of 28.0 mm and an aperture value of f/4.0.

The photographic elements present in this photograph are; composition, light and texture. All these elements were vital in creating the success of the contrast and texture.

This photograph was intended to be double exposed with the portrait of the model in the other photoshoot, the combination of the fur of the hood with the soil and the shadows cast over the portrait of my models face will create visual interest.

Composition was very important in this photograph, I needed the soil and the trees to line up with the portrait of the face, as well as capturing the trees and the shadows cast by them.

The camera settings in this photograph were tailored to create the most successful outcome with the settings being; a focal length of 29.0 mm and an aperture value of f/4.4.

The photographic elements present in this shot are; composition, light, texture and repetition as well as leading lines. All these elements help to create the success of the photograph, light being the most important aspect because its going to create the contrast when its combined with portrait of my model using double exposure.

LO3 Final 5 Shots from Photoshoot #1 - Part 2

In this photograph, I photographed my model in front of a nature/ flower filled background. Combining the model and the rose with the flowery background makes it so that both aspects are blended.

I controlled the composition by making sure the camera was positioned so that most of the background was taken up by flowers and the model was fairly central and positioned as she is.

The only prop used in this photograph was the rose which was used to blend the background and the background together. It also helps to further the narrative and links to overall theme of my project.

The photographic elements used in this photograph are; composition, narrative and texture. The most important and relevant elements are narrative and texture, the narrative helps to link the theme to the photography and the texture furthers the visual interest.

In this photograph the plan was to show of the happy and beautiful side of nature, I feel as though I did this fairly well. This concept works for this photograph because the model is very happy and conveys an attractive quality.

I controlled the composition in this piece by positioning the model in the corner of the frame, I wanted to make it so that the model was not the only thing in the frame yet at the same time, also the focal point.

The main photographic elements used in this photograph are; composition, narrative, texture, viewpoints. The most relevant are viewpoint and narrative, I feel as though the viewpoint helps capture all the emotion and narrative behind this piece.

I feel as though the success of this photograph could be better, but it was cold and this photograph was rushed. When editing I need to use the brush healing tool to get rid of the copyright issues with the café Nero logo. But other than that I feel as though this it was fairly successful at capturing the narrative, especially once edited.

I controlled the composition of this piece by having the model fairly central, while making sure buildings and civilisation are in the shot. The reflective water spheres are only in the shot to add visual interest, especially when edited.

The photographic elements in this photograph are; composition, narrative, viewpoint. The most important of these aspects being narrative, this element will help link to the theme and give my photographs meaning.

I feel as though the success of this photograph could have also been vastly improved, the lighting could be different and it could be more visually interesting, but I can sort both those issues when editing.

I controlled the composition of this piece by making sure the hedge took up most of the shot while having the model still in the shot, but more to the side.

The main photographic elements in this photograph are; composition, texture, narrative, rule of thirds, and view points. I feel as though the rule of thirds element is important in this shot, as it adds variety opposed to my other photographs where the model is more or less central. Narrative is also an important element, relevant to all my photographs and vital to linking the theme to my photography.

I feel as though this photograph although similar to another of my final 10, was very successful  and good at capturing the narrative and theme of my project.

I controlled the composition of this piece by making sure the photograph contained roughly half model and half tree, as well as capturing buildings and industrial aspects in the background, creating contrast between the two themes.

The main photographic elements in this photograph are; composition, rule of thirds, texture, narrative. The rule of thirds element creates variety, as well as the composition being vital and the texture creating visual interest and contrast. The narrative element is relevant to all my photograph and helps it link to the theme and give the photograph meaning.

LO3 Final 5 Shots from Photoshoot #1

I feel as though this photograph was very successful due to the models facial expressions and the prop used in the photograph. I instructed my model to use the space expressively, to connote being trapped by the confined space and to gesture that she is protecting the rose. I took a few photographs in this confined space, this was the most successful at connoting  my theme and message, the other photographs were either out of focus or didn't properly capture the message.

I made the model sign a permission slip so she could be photographed in this shoot; but the background and the space in the photograph is a public area therefore it doesn't require any permissions. I controlled composition by positioning myself to get the right angle and to make sure the photograph looked trapping and confining, I also controlled the composition by instructing my model where and how to stand.

The only prop that is used in this photograph was the rose; this was an essential element towards connoting the main theme and message of the photograph. The rose in this photograph connotes the preservation of nature in an ever-changing industrial climate. In editing I may edit the photograph so that everything is black and white apart from the rose, making the rose the centre of interest and creating contrast, the rose will be the only colourful thing in the photograph. This will also add an element of repressed emotions and further the narrative in the photograph.

I was able to control the camera settings fairly well, as this was one of the first photographs taken in the shoot I was still adjusting the settings for the shoot. The specific camera settings in this shot was; a focal length of 27.0 mm and an aperture value of f/4.

It was rather difficult to control the reflections in this shot as the photograph was taken in a telephone box, there are glass panels all around; lighting was blocked out by the box and therefore that wasn't an issue. Depth of field wasn't relevant in this photograph, the photograph was in full focus, because of editing I can make the background out of focus and therefore put focus onto the model and the prop being the rose. I didn't use any camera based filters such as sepia or monochrome.

In terms of the photo elements present in this photograph there are; narrative, composition, centre of interest, framing and colour and monochrome (because in editing most of the photograph will be edited to be black and white.) The narrative element is presented through the use of the rose, composition and framing are through the use of the telephone box and centre of interest is through the use of the model and the prop creating contrast and depth.

I think this photograph as a whole was rather successful, it shows the main narrative and theme of my idea, and it contains a variety of photographic elements. If I had to take the same photograph again, but differently I would make sure that the outer lining of the telephone box lines up with the corners of the photograph ensuring that framing was a photograph element of this photograph. I would also try and removing reflections from the image by making sure the background was out of focus.

This photograph was rather successful, because of the narrative and emotion behind this piece. In this shoot I specifically made sure the model was far away and wanted her to seem small and insignificant symbolising the deprivation of nature. In this photograph the model isn't exactly surrounded by buildings but this photograph was taken in the heart of Sheffield town centre.

I instructed my model to use the space creatively, I instructed her to look scared and deprived as well as trying to preserve the nature/rose. I feel this made the photograph more successful and was helpful in trying to connote the theme and message.

I didn't need permission for the space because it is a public space and therefore isn't owned by any private businesses or corporations. But I did gain permission for the model in this photograph by getting her to sign a consent form.

Controlling the composition of this piece was key in the success, I wanted the outer lines of the seating area to match the edges of the path in another photoshoot. This photograph will be editing and will be part of the double exposure series. It was very important for the edges of the seating area to be in the edges of the photograph, therefore ensuring a fit. Another key element of the composition was the model being roughly in the centre, therefore being the centre of interest. I was able to achieve this slightly raised angle by standing up on the steps and zooming in.

The only prop used in this photoshoot was the rose, even though it isn't very visible in this photograph, it still connotes the theme and message of my photography very clearly and successfully. The rose was effective at communicating the meaning and the narrative, being the nature is being deprived due to civilisation.

The camera settings for this shoot were; a focal length of 51.0 mm and an aperture value of f/5.7.

In terms of the photographic elements used in this photograph; composition, centre of interest, view point, framing, leading lines and narrative. Composition and centre of interest were the main photographic elements of this piece, composition was the most important; framing was also essential due to the idea of double exposure and the framing lining up with that of the path. Narrative was also an important aspect of the photograph, being that yet again the model is trying to protect and preserve nature but the insignificance of the model develops the narrative further.

If I were to take this photograph again and improve it, I would start by making sure there are no passing by people to ruin the shot. I chose this shot because it was the most successful out of all the ones I took in this area even though the passing by people were in the shot.

I feel like even though this photograph doesn't have as much depth or detail behind it, the narrative behind this photograph is very strong and helps to further develop the message it connotes.

In terms of how I instructed my model to use the space, I told her to stand in that position and stay like that as I went around her photographing her from all different angles and seeing which angles and viewpoint was the best.

I gained permissions from the model by getting her to sign a consent form, but the place in which I took the photograph was a public place and therefore I didn't need permission to shoot there.

In terms of composition and controlling it, I just made sure that the models legs were always at the centre of the image and the rose was always visible; meaning that I made sure that I didn't take any photographs were the legs would obscure the view of the rose as it is an essential part of the shot. I also wanted to make sure that the pavement was running across and a vital part of the photograph, this creates more visual interest.

The only prop I used in this photograph was the rose, this is a vital prop used throughout this shoot; it used to connote and further develop the narrative. In this specific photograph the rose was meant to look abandonded and deprived, not protected and nurtured. I feel that works really well and works in terms of developing the narrative.

The camera settings of this photograph were adjusted to improve the success of the piece. The specific settings of the photographs were; a focal length of 55.0 mm and an aperture value of f/5.7; the aperture throughout this shoot remains at around f/4 or f/5.

Even though I didn't adjust the depth of field when actually taking the photograph, I would like when I'm editing to make sure the background of this piece is out of focus and therefore making the model nd props the centre of interest and in focus, putting emphasis on the key elements.

A variety of photographic elements were used in this piece including; narrative, composition, centre of interest and viewpoints. The narrative element was developed by the use of the prop being the rose; composition and centre of interesting being also vital to the success of the shot. Viewpoint being another vital aspect of the shot, the angle or viewpoint was the basis of the photograph.

I feel as though this photograph was very successful and I wouldn't change anything if I were to take this shot again, it would be the same shot, I may adjust how much light enters the camera and see what looks best, but I planned this shot in my recce and its exactly what I wanted.

I feel this photograph is very successful in terms of  the narrative I was trying to connote, I feel as though this presents a very powerful message. I feel as though the model interacts with the tree really well.

I instructed my model to use the space creatively and interact with the tree to create an interest composition and create visual interest. I told the model to stand below the tree whilst holding the rose, staring up at the tree, this creates a connection between the model and the tree.

I didn't have to get permission for the background of the photograph, the location in which I took the photograph is a public place and therefore I don't have to get permission to photograph it. The model has signed a release form for all the photographs I have took of her, and therefore I have permission off the model.

The only prop used in this photograph was the rose and that was to further the narrative and the message presented in the photograph. I feel as though it helps build the connection between the model and the tree. In this specific photograph the rose was there to look protected and out of harms way both protected by the model and the tree. The rose represents the fact that nature has been tarnished, the tree represents that nature is still powerful and strong.

The camera settings for this specific photograph were tailored to making this photograph are as successful as possible. The camera settings were; a focal length of 55.0 mm and a aperture value of f/5.7.

There are many different photographic elements in this specific photograph including; composition, view points, textures and narrative. I feel as though composition is a vital element to every photograph and has to be thought through to create the most interesting composition possible. The view point of this point was important in capturing the size of the tree compared to the model. I feel as though capturing the texture of the tree was very effective in showing depth contrast between the rest of the photograph, it adds visual interest. The narrative is also a vital element of my project, showing the link between the nature and civilisation.

 I think in terms of how I want to edit this photograph, I would like to make it monochrome, I think it would add more emotional depth and further the narrative.


In this photograph I took a close up of my models face to re-create a photograph presented previously in the project because of how successful I thought it was. I feel as though it wasn't as successful as the first photograph taken, but still will create the same effect.

I controlled the composition by making sure the models face was the only thing in the frame along with the furry hood. This allows you to clearly see the facial features and see the emotion presented in the photograph.

The camera settings were adjusted specifically for this photograph to create the most successful photograph, with camera settings of; a focal length of 33.0 mm and an aperture value of f/4.4.

Some of the photographic elements used in this photograph are; composition, narrative, texture and centre of interest. Composition was vital for this piece, as it furthers the emotions and details shown, how everything is set out helps to connect with the other image that will be added using double exposure, adding visual interest. The texture shown in the hood will be combined with that of the soil in the other photograph, this creates visual interest and makes the photograph more interesting.

I feel as though this photograph was successful in re-creating the photograph shown previously, but it isn't up to the same standard as the other; but once the two photographs are combined using double exposure, these subtle little discrepancies wont matter. If I were to take this photograph again, I would make sure it is more focused so it would capture more of the details and capture more of the texture of the hood.

LO3 Storing in Organised Folders

I stored my files in two separate locations; the first being in a folder on my computer in my Creative and Digital Media Photography folder and the other is a backup on my SD card, this is in case the files get corrupted. These two locations are completely safe and the model protection of identity behind the photoshoot is assured.

LO3 Photoshoot 2 Evaluation

The second shoot was purely for taking photographs of landscapes for the double exposure part of the final pieces, which would be used to show the meaning and narrative of the pieces. For some specific photographs I had already photographed exactly what I wanted the image to look like and had to retake the photograph but with a proper camera instead of my phone.

I didn't need any models or permissions for this shoot, the model was needed in the first shoot only as this shoot was purely for talking landscape photographs. I also didn't need permission because I wasn't using any models so I didn't need to have any consent forms signed and also the location in which I was taking the photographs was a public area and wasn't privately owned, therefore I wouldn't have to gain permissions for shooting there.

For this shoot I used continuous shooting as I need a lot of the same shots to compare the different ones and to pick out the best photograph. There are going to be subtle differences that I need to choose from, such as slightly different angles and lighting and different uses of framing. In terms of how I controlled composition I had certain shots in mind that I would take, which would include a variation of different paths and trees, making the composition very important through the use of view points, angles and focal lengths.

The equipment I used was a LSDR 700D camera, as well as an extra SD card and battery pack in case the battery had run out or the SD card became corrupted. I didn't feel the need for any sort of lighting as the location in which I was photographing had a lot of natural light already. I didn't use any props in my shoot, these are the photographs that will be double exposed  through the other shoots, so any specific details such as props wouldn't really show through or make a difference. Also I had already used a significant prop in the other shoot.

I feel as though I was able to control the camera settings well, as well as the other shoot I was shooting in the same location throughout the shoot so I had already set the settings up before the shoot and they were not altered throughout. The only camera settings I had to change throughout the shoot was the focal length and zoom on the camera, so I could capture different view points.

I didn't have to control the lighting, there was a lot of natural light on that day because of the location so I didn't need to use any lighting equipment. Also any shadows created by the light were helpful to show the contrast and texture in the photograph, I had already planned in a specific photograph that I would use the shadows from the trees to show contrast. Also in terms of reflections, the only reflections that I had encountered in my shoots were when I was photographing the water which created a visually interesting effect. I didn't really adjust the depth of field, for the landscape part of my photography the whole piece has to be in focus to further the contrast when I use double exposure. I also didn't use any camera filters such as sepia or monochrome.

In terms of photographic elements in this photoshoot, I didn't need to use as many as last time because these aren't going to be as significant as the other shoot. But I did use; composition, focal point, texture, leading lines and view points. Textures was a very important photographic element in this shoot, capturing the texture of the soil on the paths is very helpful when showing the contrast, it makes it stand out even more when I use double exposure to combine it  with another photograph.

The only plans now I have for editing the photographs are editing the hue and saturation if any photographs happen to be too light or dark, and then using double exposure to combine the successful shots with that of the other photoshoot.

I think the photoshoot as a whole went really well, I captured the exact photographs that I wanted to and they seem to be successful, as well as capturing some other landscape shots that could make other pieces more visually interesting. I feel as though the most successful aspect of the shoot was definitely capturing the texture of the photographs, this will be very prominent when editing and helps show the contrast. The shoot would have been more successful if the weather had been better, the snow made it harder to take photographs and made me rush my shoot because I didn't want the camera to get damaged. This can easily be avoided though, in any future shoots I will check the weather ahead of time and choose a day which is dry and warm.

LO3 Photoshoot 1 Evaluation

In terms of the success of the first photoshoot, I think it was really successful for my first try and also contributed heavily towards my final piece. In this particular shoot I went into Sheffield Town Centre to various locations, to take the photographs which I had planned exactly in my recce. I took my model "Maddie Fearn" along with me to participate in the photoshoot, I wanted to show the struggle between nature and civilisation; Sheffield Town Centre was a perfect place to propose this idea. In terms of how I instructed my model to use the space, it was spontaneous yet successful, the ideas came to me at the time and instructed my model on how to react at the time; usually it would be where to stand, what facial expression to show, positioning of the body or how to connect with certain important aspects of the photograph.

In terms of getting permission, I got my model to sign a consent form which meant I could take photographs of her, I didn't need any other permissions as I was shooting in a public place therefore none of the places I photographed were privately owned. In terms of the timings in the shoot, it mainly all went to plan, all the shutter speeds were the correct  amount for the specific situations letting enough light in. I took the photographs in single photographs instead of continuous so I could concentrate on the specific photographs and take time between each shot. To control the composition of some of the shots, I had to adjust the angles and zoom of the camera, so I could encase what I wanted perfectly; sometimes it didn't go to plan exactly and I had to take the same photograph at slightly different angles or a different length away. Sometimes to improve the composition of the photograph I would encase the photograph in a border of buildings and walls to make the focal point more obvious. I didn't use macro for any of the photographs because I need the model in the shot and it would have forced me to focus on the model specifically or the background only.

In terms of the equipment I have used in the shoot; I used the camera, tripod, a spare battery and SD Card, I didn't use that much equipment, I only used what I thought was necessary. In terms of the props I used in the photoshoot; I bought a red rose while in town and used it to combine the two aspects of portrait and landscape photography. The red rose was very effective at communicating the meaning and narrative of my photography, it was able to further the communication of the fight between nature and civilisation, the model can be seen protecting and nurturing the rose throughout the photoshoot.

I feel as though even this was my first photoshoot I was successfully able to control the camera settings quite well, I sorted all the settings out before the shoot; the aperture, shutter speed and shooting speed as most of my shots were took in roughly the same location and required the same settings as to achieve the same effects. The only thing in terms of settings I did change was the focal length of each photography and the zoom, as I had to do this to get the right angles and bordering.

In terms of how I controlled lighting, I was fortunate enough not to have any problems in terms of shadowing or reflections, this only occurred in a few of my photographs which I have discarded from the final pieces. The shadows of some of the photographs actually helped to show more depth and contrast in the piece, so some of the photographs with shadows are actually some of the most successful photographs from the shoot. However the photographs I took with reflections while could create an added visual interest did in fact make the photograph look unprofessional therefore I tried to steer away from using reflections in my photography.

I was able to control depth of field quite well in my photoshoot, for most of the shoot I had to have the whole photography in focus and therefore had a wide depth of field, including the model and the landscape. But in some specific photographs where I wanted to focus on the model rather than the background I used a shallow depth of field. I feel this was effective at showing the focal point/ centre of interest of the photographs and helps to further the meaning and narrative of the piece. I didn't use any camera filters such as sepia or monochrome.

In terms of photographic elements, I tried to use a wide variety of them to add visual interest to each piece and to make the focal point more prominent. I used; composition, centre of interest, view point, framing, leading lines, textures and narrative in this photoshoot. I feel as though the photographic element narrative was used effectively in nearly every photograph showing a meaningful narrative throughout. The leading lines on the peace gardens photographs were very effective, using the encasing walls as leading lines helped to show the centre of interest being the model in the background. Also framing was a successful photographic element in terms of this shoot, when shooting in the telephone box the encasing walls of the box helped to frame the photograph.

No drastic contingency plans were needed, although some of the photographs I planned on taking weren't a very strong idea so I changed a couple of what the final photographs would be taken and what they would contain. But other than changing a couple of the photograph locations and a props there was no need for contingency plans to be put into place. In terms of the problem I had with the props, at the start of the shoot I was intending to use a balloon to further the meaning and narrative of the photography, but then changed my mind and used a rose as it was much more striking and visually interesting.

The plans I have now for editing the photographs are to combine the successful photographs with the other successful photographs from the second shoot using double exposure, this will help to further the meaning and narrative of the photography. Also if some of the photographs aren't bright enough or vice versa I can change this through altering the hue and saturation of specific photographs. I feel as though the shoot as a whole went really well in terms of capturing the meaning and narrative, grasping the camera settings and taking some photographs which can be used as final pieces.

The shoot would have been even more successful if it wasn't for the weather, it was extremely cold and windy making it very difficult to photograph as my hands were cold and made it so I had to rush taking the photographs because the model was getting cold. In the future it would be helpful to look up the weather/ temperature in advance and make sure we shoot on a warm day.

LO3 Contact Prints Evaluation

LO3 Contact Prints

Here are all the photographs I took from my two photoshoots, combining both landscape and portrait photography. Whether the photographs are successful or not I have added them all to this blog post.

LO2 - Consent Form