Studio practice- Preparation and experimentation.

  Although the principle of time is within itself the main focal point/theme of this unit, I still believe that experimentation with studio lighting is still necessary. After all, it is essential that each image I produce and exemplify to the public is unique and edgy. Therefore, during my free time, I have experimented with different colours and filters. My initial intentions when approaching this experimental process were to create a style of coloured lighting which can be applied to any of lighting set up I use when photographing.
I admired the lighting style of the photograph above. It is abstract yet realistic... I don't believe an artist should copy another's work instead he or she should steal. Therefore, through this first form of experimentation with this lighting technique, I merely intend adopt the photographer's style. Throughout the next experimentations I will then attempt to modify and improve the lighting style.

 

Implementing the concept of time into this unit is extremely important. After all, without the presence of time, the photographs will not have any relevance from the viewers perspective. In response to this, a slow shutter alongside the use of a rear flash has allowed the subject to become motion blurred whilst still retaining the facial structure of the mannequin. The only problem with this session is evident; mannequins don't move, the camera must be shifted whilst exposed. The movement presented isn't real, nor is it natural.
However, I do intend on using the techniques exemplified from this practice session on a model. It will be his/her movement that will reinforce and emphasise the power of time.