Photoshoot!

Location

My location for this shoot was at college in the studio as it reflected the background in Ian Phillip-McLaren's photographs. The lighting was the only thing that was altered to create the lighting of the background.

Equipment

For my shoot I used a canon 5D Camera with a Canon EF Zoom Lens 24mm - 105mm

The lighting I used was flash lighting so that I could get the right effect on the background.

Who influenced me?

This photo shoot was inspired by Ian Phillips-McLaren, The lighting was set up to create the same effect as Ian's photographs. And I recreated some of the poses and facial expressions of my model from Ian's photographs. 

Health and Safety

While doing the photo shoot in the studio they was a few things to consider like the wiring in the studio, making sure it was not frayed or damaged, making sure it was PAT tested and making sure we never tripped over it. I also made sure that if any of the lighting needed moving that I got someone that was trained to move it as I was not trained in how to move it correctly and safely. While moving props I made sure that I bent my knees and kept my back straight to avoid injuries. 

 Shutter speed 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 45 

 Shutter speed 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 40

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 45

 Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 47

 Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 35

 Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 32

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 65

 Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 98

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 35

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 105

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 47

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 40

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 40

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 40

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 40

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5.6, Focal Length 73

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 102

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 40

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 47

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 47

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 47

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 60

Shutter speed - 1/125, F5, Focal Length 50

My 10 final landscape images to be photoshopped!

I selected my final landscape images as they linked with the research I did. I also choose the images because they caught my eye. The colours stood out as the oranges, reds and yellows of he autumn leaves were very dominate. These images were also picked as they didn't need much work doing to the, so I could just work on enhancing the colours and the quality. It was easier to choose this images as the stronger images stood out.

Shutter speed - 1/60secs, F4.5 , Focal Length - 18mm

I loved the green leaves in this photo as they was very bright and contrasted against the brown mud. The lines of the tree trunks bring in the viewer's attention. I also chose this image as it was similar to the research I did of the photographers - John Varley and Jack Chapman.

Shutter speed - 1/125, F8, Focal Length 55

This image was very easy to choose as it was one of my favourite landscape photographs. I like how I captured it at just the right time when the squirrel was half way down the tree. The focal point of this image is the squirrel as it is central. They grey squirrel blends in with the darkness of the tree but they contrast with the green grass.

Shutter speed 1/200, F10, Focal Length 46

I choose this photograph as I liked the way that the greyness of the tree is quite dull but then the colour and the daylight around it makes it more lighter and brighter. 

Shutter speed - 1/200, F9, Focal Length 18

I choose this photograph of the shape of the tree and the different shades of the leaves which stood out and caught my eye. 

Shutter speed - 1/160, F9, Focal Length 55

I choose this image because of the reflective water and the different plants around it. They is a lot of different  coloured autumn leaves on each plant. The waterfall adds movement to the photograph.

Shutter speed - 1/160, F10, Focal Length 49

I chose this photograph as the orange colour made the photograph vibrant. I chose this image because the lines of the trees and the angle made it look like the trees were getting smaller. I also wanted to edit this in photoshop to make the leaves more brighter.

Shutter speed - 1/60secs, F7.1 , Focal Length - 49mm

I think this image is quite spooky, it brings a sense of mystery to where the path may lead to. This image is very bright even though it brings a sense of mystery and spookyness. The form of the trees goes into a triangle, this brings focial point very central. The perspective of the image is linear as it gives the viewer a sense of depth by using parallel lines. This photograph is also similar to the one of John Shaw's images.

Shutter speed - 1/125secs, F8 , Focal Length - 55mm

I chose this image as I like the way the autumn leaves are dominate in this photograph especially the red against the green and yellow, I think this will draw in the viewer's attention as it drew in my attention. Like the last photograph it brings a sense of mystery of where the path leads to but in this photograph you can see where it leads to and with the brightness of the daylight it makes it less spooky.

Shutter speed - 1/80secs, F5.6 , Focal Length - 42mm

I chose this photograph as one of my final images as I like how it is similar to Image 6 but then it is different as the leaves are green and it was took at a different angle. 

Shutter speed - 1/100secs, F7.1 , Focal Length - 37mm

I chose this photograph as it was different to the other images I have chosen, even thought it was of a plant I just focused on the leaves and the different autumn colours. I like this photo as it displays the different colours of autumn.

Autumn Photography - Research

I have found a variety of images for a few different photographers but only a few of their images are autumn photography. So I have gathered them together and put them all into one post.

John Varley
Varley is a nature photographer from West Yorkshire
Available from: http://www.airevalley.plus.com [date accessed: 8th December 2011]

Jack Chapman
Jack Chapman is an amateur nature photographer, he was born in Shropshire but now lives in Hackney in East London. Most of his work is done in the United Kingdom. Living in Shropshire increased his interest in wildlife. He was runner up in the 11-14 category of Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2007 then in 2008 he won the11-15 category of the International Competition of Nature Photography.
Avaliable from: http://www.jack.richardkchapman.co.uk [date accessed: 8th December 2011]

Jeff Harrison 
Jeff Harrison is a UK nature, wildlife and landscape photographer for Cambridgeshire. It was in his mid-late 20's that he developed an interest for wildlife photography.
Reference - Harrison.J (8th December 2011) Jeff Harrison UK Wildlife, Nature & Landscape Photographer. Available from: http://www.jeffharrisonphotography.co.uk [date accessed: 8th Decemeber
2011]

Guy Rogers

Guy Rogers is a nature and landscape photographer. He lives in Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. In 2010 he won P.A.G.B Natural History Photographer Of The Year. 

Reference - Available from: http://www.guyrogersphotography.co.uk/ [date accessed: 8th December 2011] 

Autumn Photography - Research

This video about how to take a perfect autumn photograph has helped me with taking my autumn photographs as it discusses how to get a perfect autumn photograph by taking photos at different times of day. It will also help me when editing my photographs to make the autumn colours stand out more.