Grow: Photography Session

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Photo Shoot!

I have taken a range of images of my model, both in context and in the photo graphics studio.

In the studio:
When I was taking photos in the studio I found that because the model was symmetrical there was not a lot of variation. I took as many photos as I could and tried to get a good variation, but it was hard with a plain background and only lighting to work with. I felt that this did not show the message I wanted to convey, or show the growth of a pattern in any way. I did get some good product shots which showed nice images of my model as a whole. It was also a good opportunity to take some close up shots using the macro function, which allowed clarity for viewing small details. In the pictures I have included below from the photo graphics studio are the images which show off my model the best, in different ways.

#1
This is a product shot which shows off my model as a whole. Because of the symmetry, you are able to see the model as a whole, even the part that is block, because you are able to see all other aspects. Product shots are good to see what models look like as a whole, however, it is hard to focus on a particular detail. Therefore it is harder to convey a message as is is hard to focus on only one detail or aspect of the model, so I then took some close up images.

#2
 Here I have taken a photo of my model closer up, focusing on the twisting objects and the way that they curve. I tried to exclude the base from being included in the image, so as not to distract from conveying the message of growth. Although there is room for more detail to be included I do like how this image focuses on the growth aspect only, and not where the growth originates from.

#3
This is closer again and taken from a different angle. This image focuses on the internal structure of the growth and the encapsulating area around it. The message that is being portray in this image which compliments my idea, is growth extraction. An object growing out of a structure.

Contextual:
I wanted to do a photo shoot that involved my model in context. I tried to create a photo shoot that involved growth and tried to incorporate my model into the environment. I found and area that had twigs and branches that I could use. I begun to take photos and trialled lots of different areas and settings until I found a small branch that was beginning to coil that I could prop my model on. The direction that the branches were coiling on moved in the same direction as the way pieces of my model coiled. This was perfect as it showed off the growth of my model, as well as merging my model into the scene without the environment becoming overbearing and losing my model.

#1
The way the branch coils and follows the direction of my model is perfect for merging the two objects together and tying my idea into the environment. The focus is still on my model as it takes up the majority of the scene, while still allowing a small amount of the environmental detail to be seen.

#2
This model focuses on the internal structure being encapsulated by the points surrounding. The detail of the photography is not as good upon the model, however the rest of the photo shows a good amount of detail. Unfortunately this image is not as clear as the others, so I will not use this photo even though I like the composition.

#3
This model was photographed in a hole in a tree. The message I was trying to convey with this image was growing outwards from a fixed point. When I was taking this photo I didn't think the idea of taking the image in a tree would work very well, but the result turned out really well.

#4
The coiling of the branch follows the direction of my model really well, involving the model in the environment. The composition of this one is nice, because it incorporates more of the environment.

#5
The focus in this image is my model as the environment is not as distracting and overwhelming as the other images. The coil still manages to wrap around my model which is the key aspect that I want to include as it fully incorporates my model into the scene.



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I am a designer, currently studying Design Innovation at Victoria University of Wellington. My focus areas are website and mobile media development, interaction design, 3D modelling and animation and audio-visual space. My blog shows my journey through each project as well as my learning experience through university. What do I want to be when I grow up? I have no idea. But I love what I'm learning. Although there have been many bumps along the road in this journey and despite the fact that there are going to be many more, I wouldn't have it any other way.

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