Multiple Flash - Image Bank

These images are all examples of multiple flash, multiple flash is not dissimilar to sequencing in the way that it is used to tell a story however they are different in the way that in sequencing you layer the photos so they are block images and if they overlap the layers are visible and not opaque like in these multiple flash images where the layers are obvious and it is almost as if the subject in the image is still moving - at least that is the aim of this technique.  Multiple flash has a really interesting look and technique to it which I will attempt when I study animals in Unit 3.

Multiple Flash - Straight Images

Multiple Flash - Work Diary

Evaluation:

In this session on multiple flash I tried very hard to get appropriate photographs. I did struggle with certain areas of this topic due to the fact that the ideas I wanted to do required me to let in more light than you are supposed to. I enjoy the effect of multiple flash though as I think you could really tell a story with this technique for example when I did my research the photos of people cliff diving are really inspirational because you can see the subject take the leap, fly through the air and then hit the water. I found this technique quite hard though as making sure you flash the camera the right amount of times and at the right moment is extremely difficult. 

Photo examples:

Progression:
If I were to shoot multiple exposure again in the future I would focus more on my lighting and how the light and how its set up effects the focus. An actual shoot I would like to focus on would be perfecting my idea of a hair flick, I would like to capture someone throwing their head around in multiple directions to try and see if multiple flash would work out with this idea. Also I would like to re-shoot the shot in my straight images of Frankie with her arms slowly raising over her head as I think I can make this better. A new idea I would like to try is with two people running back and forth and capturing them as they weave in between each other. 

Slow Sync - Straight Images

Slow Sync - Image Bank

Slow sync is a technique which is acquired by reducing the shutter speed on your camera. Reducing the shutter speed and using slow sync flash allows you to shoot in a variety of low light situations. As you can tell from the above photographs using slow sync flash maintains that there is ambient lighting in the foreground but the background is still registering. The technique is obviously great in low light situations meaning winter nights and parties can be captured and remembered in their full form rather than just the foreground of the image.

Slow Sync - Work Diary

Evaluation:
I really enjoyed doing this shoot on slow sync because it has opened my eyes to other techniques that can be used to show different emotions or give off different vibes from particular photographs. In this shoot we learnt about capturing movement and how this is made easier when using the slow sync technique of slowing down the shutter speed which lets less light into the lens. I think I co-operated well with this technique however some of my shots I would like to re attempt at a later date as they did not all go directly to plan. Its really interesting with slow sync as you are almost able to witness a journey of something that is moving.

Two example shots from shoot:

Progression:
If I were to do a slow sync shoot again I would definitely do a trial run before the main shoot to test the camera settings that I needed to use. Unfortunately many of my slow sync images were not very successful as I couldn't get the right settings for my idea which was capturing Gracie's hair flick. However I really like the orange tint given to the photo due to the colour of her hair. I think this idea is pretty inventive and would love to give it another try as it was unsuccessful the first time.

High Key - Straight Images

These photographs are from the first half of my high key shoot:

These photographs are from the second section of my shoot when I changed the aperture to see how this would effect my photos, they are brighter, clearer and seem to have more defined features:

High Key - Image Bank

These images are all high key images which is known as a style lighting which is usually used for photos where the photographer aims to reduce the light ratio that is present in the scene. In the past high key was used for technological reasons however in the recent photography scene the lighting technique is now used to show up beat scenes and to expose certain dark areas of rather light photographs. I love all of the photographs above however my favourite has to be this last one where the technique has been used to draw attention to the models eyes which appear to have very dramatic makeup, this adds drama to the photograph. Another favourite of mine from this collection would have to be the chess pieces, I love the way the technique has been used to focus the attention on the queen chess piece in the centre of the photograph, signifying how important it is.

Fine Art Photo Study

1. Marc Adamus

http://www.marcadamus.com

This photograph is by Marc Adamus and captures Washington's olympic wilderness coast. Adamus uses a very long exposure to capture the surreal colours and the beauty exhibited during the twilight hours. The contrasting colours add dramatic effect to the photograph, the dark sky is a connotation of a storm however the orange strip of sunshine is breaking up the darkness proving that the light will always shine through. Photographs like this manage to end up becoming natural metaphors. The denotation of this photograph is the sunset shining through the clouds, photographs like this only tend to come around twice a day, 6am and 6pm or the twilight zone. Despite the natural nature of this photograph, it becomes quire abstract when you consider the way the sky contrasts with the ground.