I am really proud of some of the pictures I have produced so far this year, but I think it is evident from my powerpoint that I need to improve my future shoots in order to make up more numbers for my final portfolio. So far I feel like a lot of my work is quite basic, and I am still waiting to take on more complex ideas for the theme of 'Contrasts' but this has so far only be due to not having a model around. With my portfolio so far, I feel I have covered a wide range of different topics under Contrasts, but there are still many more which I would like to explore.
My favourite shoot so far has been my 'orange' shoot and my shoot with the ice, and I feel like the use of Photoshop has really improved and benefitted the quality of my work. I think the use of brushes in Photoshop makes these shots stand out the most in my portfolio, and I definitely want to take these skills forward into future shoots I conduct to give my work an 'edge.'
I feel I have definitely demonstrated skill in my location shoots, and with objects, but I definitely feel like I want to take my work forward by working with people more, and not necessarily looking at visual contrasts, but perhaps mental contrasts, or contrasts which can't be seen.
Essentially, I don't think I am planning for my shoots enough - I am often leaving them till' last minute and I need to learn from this by planning all my shoots in advance and scheduling everything in. My photos so far don't look like they are all good enough for a grade A, and I was rather limited to what images I wanted to include as I don't think I am producing enough, good-quality images.
Good start Lauren, with a good variety of shots. What you need ned to do is to develop the conceptual aspect of your work in order to progress and develop your work. I like the planning you are puting into your work, and dont forget to incorporate the techniques that we have covered so far.
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