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Sophie Rawlinson: Unit 1a


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COMMENTS
Introduction
The theme of the project is Decay.
I will be looking at different artists/photographers to give me an idea
on what photos to take.
Then whilst taking the photos I will be focusing on the texture,
surface area, subject matter, rust, colour and point of view of the
photograph.
What's In A Name
Contact Sheet
Contact Sheet
Decay; initial ideas
Routine
Location
Contrast
Objects
Texture
Picture
Colours
Old and New
Buildings
Church
Rust
Abandoned
Bus
Car
Train
Plane
Around an object
Polaroid
Daily occurrences
Effects
Two contrasting
colours (red, green)
Graveyards (the walls
surrounding the
stones)
Inside and outside the
church
Old abandoned buildings
Cars
Natural rust
Pipes
Metals
Shoot from hip
Dont necessarily know what
the picture will look like Capture people on
their daily journey
Journey to...
See a friend College
Shop
Joiner-print: Take pictures of
different sections of the object that
when pieced together shown
object as a whole
Subject doesnt
move, camera does.
Lomography
Vignette
Cinematic
Desaturation
Grainy
B&W
Journey through a day
Morning
Mid-day
Evening
Mind Map; Decay
Light and dark
Old object found
against a newer
version
Shadows
(midday, night)
Falling down
Boarded up
Decay Basic Edits
Edit
Original
Light room Edits
The image to the left is my edit of a photograph I have taken within my first decay Photo shoot, to edit this picture I
uploaded it into light room.
How I edited this picture was by changing the colour saturation to the green so that it was almost black, I then left
the rest of the colours for example the blue pot that has been cut out and also the brown on the wood and the bark.
Simple editing like this can add a whole new effect onto the picture, this specific one makes the green on the wood
look more madly and the grass looks as if it has died. All this fits in with the theme of decay.
The reason behind me editing this photo was to make it stand out more as the picture didnt look interesting . To
refine my work I could have looked at some artists/photographers and see how they have edited their photos and
what they have take photos of.

Decay Basic Edits
Original Edit
The reason why I chose to edit this picture in lightroom was to experiment with the pictures I had taken on my first photo
shoot.
To edit this picture I used lightroom, first I changed the colour to black and white then I added shadows around the dark
edges and lightened the white. This editing changes the mood of the picture as it looks more dull and old, making the
viewer of the picture think it is and old abandoned structure.
This editing wasnt very successful as the picture doesnt look as interesting as it does in the original, so if I was to use any
of these two photos I would go for the original one as their is more to look at colour and texture wise.
I have been influenced by the artist Minor White, as he take photos of old structures and changes their colour to sepia and
black and white.
To refine my work I would add more colour into the edit, creating a different effect and mood and i would also frame the
picture differently.
Edit Original
Light room Edits
I chose to edit this picture because of the texture that the pole has, the paint peeling on the original makes
you think why is the paint like that, why has rust started to appear, how long has the pole been left to get in
this state and why is it there in the first place?
To edit this photo I first cropped out the background using Photoshop, I then transferred it into lightroom
and began increasing the saturation of the reds and orange to make the rust stand out more, I then
increased the saturation of the white to make the texture of the peeling paint stand out more. I have also
left a bit of the green plant in the picture to make you think about where this pole could be and what it is
there for.
By changing these features of the picture I have made the subject matter more interesting to look at, overall
I would say that this was a successful edit as I like the outcome more than the original so would chose this as
my final idea.
Decay Basic Edits
Edit Original
I chose to edit this picture because of the contrast in colours and the way the wood has been decayed over a long period of
time.
This picture was a simple edit all I changed was the saturation of the red. Overall I would say I dont like this edit as the red
on the wood now doesnt look real and makes the picture look unprofessional, if I was to refine this editing I would frame
the picture differently by cropping the other pieces of the wood out, flip the picture around and try different colour
saturations and changing the whole or some of the picture to black and white.
The artist that I looked at to get my inspiration was Aaron Siskind and his work with different textures and colours.
Edit Original
Decay Basic Edits
I chose to edit this picture as the peeling paint was a different texture and subject matter than the wood.
Aaron Siskind was an artist I looked at to help me edit this photograph as his work with peeling pictures inspired me.
The framing of this picture doesnt give much away about where the wall is, how big the wall is and if the rest of the paint is
peeling or is it just this specific point.
Using lightroom I added more shadows along the top and bottom of the wall to make it seem like the wall is slowly falling
apart, I then changed the colour from white to yellow to make the peeling paint stand out more, I then change the framing
of the picture making it bigger and giving it more subject matter.
Overall this edit was simple but effective I managed to changed the picture so that it gives a different perspective on the
paint and colour. I wouldnt use this picture in my final images as I dont think the editing was as successful as my others. So
to refine my work I would change the picture back to it original stage and try different techniques in photoshop, I would also
look at different artists that take similar photos to this then edit this picture in a way which they have done.
Decay Basic Edits
Original
I chose to edit this picture because I saw potential in the subject matter, this picture was my favourite out of all the decay
picture I have taken as it shows the theme of decay. There can be a lot of questions asked about this picture, as to why it
has decayed so badly, how long has the log been there for it to look like this, is it part of a structure, is that why it has a
nail in it and more.
How I edited this picture was using lightroom, I increased the green saturation making this specific colour more vibrant, I
then increase the white on the spider webs to make them stand put more in the picture as spiders webs are a connotation
of the theme decay.
If I was to refine my work I would decrease the saturation of the green to make it not the prominent colour in the picture I
would also add so depth and colour to the screw to make that stand out more.
Artist Research
Aaron Siskind
The subject matter in this photo could be the ripped paper.
The photographer could have been looking at the different
layers within the photo, he could also be looking at the
texture of the paper and the ground. The mood that the
image portrays is dull and dark, as the paper looks old and
uncared for. As the colour is in black and white it changes
the mood because if colour had been used your mind would
view the image in different ways. The subject matter of this
photo makes it interesting as it makes you wonder what did
the paper say and why did it end up ripped. The techniques
the photographer has used is macro to capture a small
section of the paper.
Minor White
The subject matter in this image is the decaying pipe. The
mood portrays a sad and dark place because of the black and
white used. The colour used in this image is more black with
shadows. What makes the image interesting is the angle and
style of the photo, the photo is able to make you think what
is this pipe used for, why is it there and when did it stopped
being used. The techniques that have been used by the
photographer is a framed shot as you only get part of the
pipe.
Harry Gruyaert
The subject matter in this photo is the abandoned
shelters and benches. The mood is happy but with the
sun shinning through, that bring out the colours in the
background. If the colour was changed to black and
white it would change the mood that the picture
portrays. What make the picture interesting is the way
the photo has been taken. Only part of the shelter has
been captured with a bit of the sea in the background.
That gets you thinking to why has this shelter become
the way it is. The techniques that have been used is a
middle shot.
Peter Marlow
The subject matter in this photo is the
tree branch that has just been cut
down. The mood in this photo is
portrayed as destruction. If the colour
was changed to black and white the
mood would be changed because it
would look more dark and sad. What
makes the picture interesting is the
framed shot that the photographer has
used to capture the image.
Artist Research
Artist Research
David Hepher
David Hepher is a British artist, he is known for his
paintings of buildings,

especially tower blocks.
The subject matter is this first photograph is the three
types of buildings and windows.
The artist has used colour in this photo to draw you
into the different windows and types of buildings. The
colours in this picture are dull and subdued. With only
browns, reds and green beings used. The colours can
also be classed as a use of contrast because of the
greens and reds. The reds make the picture seem
warm and old, because of the colours used it effects
the mood because if brighten colours were used the
image could be portrayed as lively and happy, whereas
this picture is more of doom and decaying.
The way the buildings and shape of the windows
have been in this picture are simple, with each
section of the three buildings are symmetrical in
shape.
This particular image doesn't have an illusion of
depth as it is flat.
The pattern of the lines is important in this
picture because without them the shapes and
depth of the windows/walls
The artist has used an angle of view as we are
only able to see part of the first building but more
of the other two.
Tapies
Tapies is a painter, sculptor and art theorist, who became one of the most famous European artists of his generation
The subject matter in this picture is the footprints, table and door all drawn in the sand.
There isn't any lines used in this picture except for the ones making the door. The artist has used little colour but the colour
that has been is effective. As the blue in the door attracts your attention straight away. This is the same for the bright
white/yellow colour to make what looks like a bench. The colours used are contrasting (blue and yellow), although they
aren't next to each other they still stand against each other in the picture. The artist has used both warm and cool colours.
The colours used stand out against the background, which draws your attention.
There is more than one focal point in this picture, the foot prints, door and wood. The foot prints are the most important in
this picture as it links the two other objects together. The background makes the chairs and door give off an illusion of 3D.
Artist Research
Photoshop Editing
Blending and Layering
Using photoshop I chose these two pictures that has
different contrast in colour, texture and image to blend
together, the reason I chose these pictures is because the
subject matter is different.
The white bollard was to add more texture into the
background of the locks gears.
By layering these two pictures it framed the locks gears
making your eyes automatically look at that, this would be
the subject matter of the two pictures.
Harry Gruyaer and Peter Marlow were two artists that
inspired me to make this picture.

Photoshop Editing
Blending and Layering
Using Photoshop and the blending and layering
side to create this picture, the reason for choosing
these two different pictures were for the textures
and subject matters.
The rust on the pole makes the graffiti stand out
more on the final picture, this effect adds a cartoon
style to the picture.
The editing on this picture is simple yet effective. I
like this picture as it fits in well with the theme of
decay.
Photoshop Edits
Blending and Layering
Using Photoshop and the blending and layering side
to create this picture, the reason for choosing these
two different pictures were for the textures and
subject matters.
Here we have a subject matter that is wood and
bricks, the blending of these two pictures hasnt
worked out as well as I thought it would so to refine
this picture I could choose either a different picture
to be blended, cut out parts or change the colour
saturation. I wouldn't continue to work on this
picture as I feel the outcome will be negative.
Hand Editing
Taking the theme of decay to a different editing technique I have created several
hand manipulated pictures that fit in with the theme, the first one I created was a
texture subject matter.
To create the picture on the right I first used sand paper to add a rough edging and
make the picture look worn and old, I then used a pair of scissors and scratched into
the lies within the picture to add more depth.
I like this edit as it now has a cartoon look to it making it look more creative.
The difference in the two pictures is prominent therefore giving a whole different
effect on the before and after.
Hand Edits
After scanning the hand edits into
the computer I used Photoshop,
to add another layer into the
background, which was my first
texture edit (slide above) then
using the blending setting
changed it to colour burn. This
effect works well with the two
colours as they now compliment
each other and give a good
outcome for my final image.
Further Editing
Taking this picture and coating it in a layer of PVA glue gave
me the chance to add a glossy effect on top of the picture, this
then made the rust stand out more.
After the PVA glue had dried I then used a pair of scissors and
added scratches into the rust making it look more worn.
Finally I used a black biro and added depth into the lines of
the pole and around the rust.
All these different techniques worked well as the picture now
have more depth to it and stands out.
This picture can now be scanned back into the computer and
be edited even further to achieve the best outcome.
Hand Editing
Whilst using these new techniques I have discovered that sand paper gives off the best
effect on wood and it makes it look old and worn.
Taking this to mind I have used sandpaper on this picture and the outcome was
effective, the colours of the wood have gone from bright to dull worn and old colours
giving the picture a different mood and effect.
The continuing with the black biro I have added more depth in the lines of the wood,
this finishes off the picture and achieves a good outcome.
Hand Edits
The editing of this photo was simple but still effective.
I have crumpled the picture as much as I can to add new lines of depth onto the picture.
Then using sandpaper again scratched the surface of the picture.
Finally using the black biro added more depth into the lines.
This is my favourite hand manipulated edit as the two pictures are completely different in
style.
To refine my work I would go over the lines to make sure they add as much depth as
possible.
I like this picture because they way the rope has been added looks as if it is 3D meaning there
is depth to the picture.
This was done by cutting out the rope from another picture and gluing it to this background.
I then screwed the paper up to give it more of the decaying effect.
By using a black biro too add even more depth to the lines it finishes the picture off.
Although this picture is creative I still this there is editing that can be dine to achieve full
potential so to refine my work I would continue working with different sets of images and use
the techniques I have learnt.
Hand Editing
Hand Edits
Texture Picture
Using a craft knife I have calved out the middle section of the texture and then using PVA
I have glued it onto another picture to give two different types of textures.
And finally using another picture cut out a rope section to add a bit of detail to the
photo.
I dont like this picture as it doesnt look professional but looks rushed, although to refine
my work I would try again with these techniques and see what new outcome I could
create.
Further Editing
After finishing my hand manipulations, I scanned the edits back into the computer to add further effects, I chose to continue with this picture as I
thought it was one of the best, using Photoshop I increased the colour saturation of the picture and blended another picture behind, this gives
highlights onto the rust if the picture and the rope and depth. The final picture the s shape was changed to black and white, although this
picture wasnt fully clear the effect was still appropriate.
Overall I think edit number 3 was the best outcome of this picture as it is effective and fits in with the theme of decay.
Further Hand Edits
After finishing the hand edits I scanned my work
back into the computer and used Photoshop to
edit them further.
This picture has been blended with another to
add another texture into the background.
The colours have also been darkened too add to
the effect of decay.
I like this picture as the outcome was effective. I
would use this picture for my final images s it
shows all the techniques I have learned in this
project.
5 Final Ideas
Extended Research
My Image
Cameron Chapman
I chose this photo by Cameron
Chapman as the colours and
shape of texture as similar. The
white are of a same contrast with
the rust on each photo.
The framings are similar as they
both focus on the object in the
photo.
My Image
Jo Gallagher
I have chosen this
photo by Jo
Gallagher because
they both have a
subject matter of a
chain, with rust. The
framings are similar
as they both have
only a small section
of the object in the
line of view.
My Image
My Image
David Morton
David Morton
I have chosen this photo
by David Morton as my
picture and his include
part of the same object.
Although the framing
arent the same they
include the same colours
and texture are.
Again I have
chosen a picture by
the photographer
David Morton as
the texture in this
photo is the same
as mine. Although
the images arent
similar, the wood in
each give off the
same texture.
Extended Research
Leading Lines
Examples
Leading lines are used in photography to create depth.
They can be man made or natural, they can also be while taking the photo if the framing is correct.
In both of these photos the leading lines have been man made.
But by framing the shot the way both of these photographers have makes the image more interesting and effective.
In the left hand photo the lines are created by the benches as the are lined up one behind the other creating a path. The
railings along the steps are horizontal leading lines that guide your eyes round as the steps curve.

The photo to the right the leading lines are made by the railway tracks that turn into a vanishing point, these lines also give
depth to the photo.
The two escalators on each also have leading lines.
The final lines created in this photo is by the pattern on the roof and also the shape.
Vanishing Points
Example photos
Vanishing points

A vanishing point is where two lines converge together to create a point hence the name vanishing
point.
These are used in photography to emphasis a large scale of landscape or add drama into the pictures
taken.

Clearly the two photos have vanishing points that display a large area, they have vanishing points to add
a story to them, for example the moving walkway creates a story of where do the walk ways go to, why
are they there and how come the lighting is mainly blue, this picture gives a sense of happiness.
Whereas the picture of the building gives a sense of dull and sadness, this story is what is the building of,
how tall is it and why has the photographer take the picture this way.

So by using vanishing lines the photographer can create several meanings to one picture.
Negative Space
With the use of negative space I was able to create two photos that have a small
subject matter.

Negative space is described as the space in an images that is around a subject
matter. The subject matter can be big or small but as long as the space around is
prominent.
PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST UNIT 1 ENVIRONMENT (DECAY)

COMPLETE ALL OF THE TASKS LISTED BELOW: (TICK OFF WHEN DONE)
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION TO THEME
PRODUCE A MIND-MAP THAT EXPLORES YOUR IDEAS OF DECAY
PLAN (THEME RESPONSE)
ARTIST RESEARCH TASK (Using the Artist Research Task Sheet and the Analysing Photography sheet to
help you. These can both be found on Moodle).
WHATS IN A NAME TASK
PRODUCE A NUMBER OF IMAGES THAT SHOW BASIC EDITING USING LIGHTROOM (MIN X5)
PRODUCE A NUMBER OF IMAGES THAT SHOW BLENDING AND LAYERING USING PHOTOSHOP (MIN X3)
SELECT TOP 2O, GROUP THEM AND EXPLAIN WHY
COMPLETE HOMEWORK 1 TASK SHEET
COMPLETE HOMEWORK 2 TASK SHEET
COMPLETE 5 HAND EDITS USING THE HAND MANIPULATED TASK SHEETS ON MOODLE (THESE SHOULD
BE CLEARLY DISPLAYED AND ANNOTATED IN YOUR POWERPOINT)
NEGATIVE SPACE TASK SHEET
COMPLETE HOMEWORK 3 TASK SHEET
POINT OF VIEW TASK SHEET
RULE OF THIRDS TASK SHEET
VANISHING POINTS AND LEADING LINES TASK
PRODUCE A CONTACT SHEET AND SUMMARY OF THE IMAGES THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN USING
PHOTOSHOP BRIDGE
SELECT 20 IMAGES AND BEGIN TO EDIT THESE USING EITHER LIGHTROOM, PHOTOSHOP OR
HANDEDITING TECHNIQUES (You must record and document the stages of development in your
powerpoint, you should clearly show the original and edited image that you have produced.)
ALL WORK MUST BE TITLED, WELL ORGANISED AND PRESENTED IN YOUR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Bibliography/Webliography
List of websites, articles, and books used during project.


Evaluation to be presented to tutor on Word document.



Architecture
Introduction
The theme for this project is architecture.
I will be researching all the different architectural images and then incorporating
this research into my images to get the best out come.
To obtain the photos I will travel into Manchester, Warrington and Chester as they
are the main places around to take photos.
PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST UNIT 1 ENVIRONMENT (ARCHITECTURE)

COMPLETE ALL OF THE TASKS LISTED BELOW: (TICK OFF WHEN DONE)
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION TO THEME
PRODUCE A MIND-MAP THAT EXPLORES YOUR IDEAS OF ARCHITECTURE
PLAN (THEME RESPONSE)
HOMEWORK SHEET 4
PRODUCE A CONTACT SHEET OF YOUR INITIAL IMAGES AND SELECT AND IDENTIFY 20 IMAGES.
ANNOTATE REASONS AS TO WHY YOU FEEL THAT THESE ARE YOUR MOST SUCCESFUL IMAGES.
ARTIST RESEARCH TASK including Peter Defty and 2 other related photographers, these must link
in with your mind-map/plan (Using the Artist Research Task Sheet and the Analysing
Photography sheet to help you. These can both be found on Moodle).
USING THE SETS THAT YOU HAVE PRODUCED TAKE A NUMBER OF CUT-OUT IMAGES (MIN X50)
PRODUCE A CONTACT SHEET OF THE IMAGES THAT YOU HAVE PRODUCED
HOMEWORK SHEET 5
HOMEWORK SHEET 6
FROM THE IMAGES THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN UP TO THIS POINT, SELECT YOUR TOP 2O, GROUP
THEM AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU HAVE CHOSEN THEM (You could explain your reasons on your
contact sheet)
USING THE SELECTED IMAGES BEGIN TO MANIPULATE, ENHANCE AND EDIT THE CUT-OUT
IMAGES THAT YOU HAVE CREATED PREVIOUSLY USING EITHER PHOTOSHOP OR LIGHTROOM
(MIN X20)(You must record and document the stages of development in your powerpoint, you
should clearly show the original and edited image that you have produced.)

ALL WORK MUST BE TITLED, WELL ORGANISED AND PRESENTED IN YOUR POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION

Architecture
Surfaces
Location
Structure
Villages
Towns
Cities
Countries
Macro
Formal elements
Space
Pattern
Tone
Colour
Texture

Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Manchester
Liverpool
Chester
Stoke
Leeds
Huddersfield
Warrington
Wigan
Runcorn
Blackpool
Lymm
Culcheth
Buildings
Styles
Modern
Gothic
Victorian
Georgian
Edwardian
Elizabethan
Close up camera
shot
Decades
60s
70s
80s
etc
Contact Sheet

Artist Research
Peter Defty
Peter Defty has 17 years experience in the commercial photographic industry.
He is based near Leeds, his main focus is on architecture and interior projects. The work he produces is sold
by his agent across Europe, to the far east for corporate and also individual clients.
His clients include, Nike, FHM, Lloyds Private Banking, Pringle and Arup Associates.
His photos are of architecture that create letters of the alphabet.

Artist Research
Berenice Abbott
Was an American photographer best known for her black and white photography of New York City
architecture and urban design of the 1930s.
The bridge photograph is interesting as there is many features included. The leading lines use draws your
attention, creating depth. There has been bright lighting used creating different tones on the bridge.
The building photo has leading lines creating depth. The colours used contrast each other, as the different
tones of black and white fade in and out. The shape of the building creates a 3D effect on the photo.
Artist Research
Bill Brandt
This photograph taken by Bill Brant took my eye when I first looked at it as the features within the shot are
interesting. The path and house are two completely different subject matters but link in well. The photo has
used leading lines several times.
The path has leading lines used to create a vanishing point and depth.
The contrast in the black and white is well used as it creates shadows giving different effects.
There is a broad depth of field as the whole photo is in focus.
Artist Research
Paper Constructions
The photo on the left, of all the different coloured buildings could help me in my work as I could
incorporate all the colour schemes and the way the photo has been set up. I can see how
different buildings have been put together to create this collage, this picture is effective as the
colour scheme catches your eye straight away and the style of how the construction has been
put together is different.
By researching about the paper constructions I am helping to refine my work that I will
produce later on in the project.
3D Collage
After taking several photo shoots of architecture I then printed out several of the photos
and hand crafted them to make 3D collages of old and new buildings.

Architecture collage
After taking photos of architecture, I chose 10 photos to print out and started to layer them
onto of each other. Then taking several photos of the collage used Photoshop to change the
colours and contrasts.
The editing of this photo included changing the colour contrast and saturations, cropping out
buildings and creating shadows.
I prefer the second picture that was edited and the colours are clear, the shadows make it look
like the sun on the building.
This has a warm effect on the picture.
This editing has been about colour saturation.
I started by increasing the reds and oranges to give a warm effect, but the colours were to
vibrant. By decreasing the brightness of the reds the picture was more in focus but still had the
warm effect.
By cutting out the castle and old house then pasting them back In I was able to change these
two buildings to black and white but keep the front buildings in colour creating an old and new
effect . This works best out of the three picture as the whole picture is in focus (broad depth of
field) and the colours are more clear.
3D Collages
3D Collages
A collage that I created, I used Photoshop to crop the image so that the framing was different, I then changed
the colour saturation on the picture to make the sky seem more realistic and make the building blend in to
one another, .
The editing of this picture was simple yet effective, to refine my work I would continue to chose different
pictures and cut them out, with hand manipulation create different sets of buildings.
To refine my work I will continue to edit this photo to see what outcomes can be created and see my full
potential in the paper construction side.
All these collages have been inspired by the work of different artist that create paper constructions.
3D Collages
This was another of my collages that I created, I used photoshop to crop the image so that the framing was
different, then I cut one of the building out from the background and layered it on top so that the could
blended could be changed making it stand out, i then added another building on top that was multicoloured
to give the picture a different effect.
The editing of this picture was simple yet effective, to refine my work I would continue to chose different
pictures and cut them out, with hand manipulation create different sets of buildings.
This editing was my least favourite as I dont think the final outcome was brilliant and could be re done . All
these collages have been inspired by the work of different artist that create paper constructions.
This was my final collage that I created, I used lightroom to crop the image so that the framing was different,
then with the black and white added shadows onto the building to make it look like the sun is shinning on
them.
The editing of this picture was simple yet effective, to refine my work I would continue to chose different
pictures and cut them out, with hand manipulation create different sets of buildings.
Overall out of all my collages and edits this was my favourite as little editing has been applied yet the picture
is still effective. All these collages have been inspired by the work of different artist that create paper
constructions.
This photo has
been cropped and
colour contrast
changed to black
and white.
I have then gone
on to add more
shadows on the
building and
ground
3D Collages
People/Presence
Mind map;
People/Presence
Traces
Street
Photography
Personal
Landmarks
Streets
Fields
footprints
litter
Tyre
marks
Clothes bin
(charity)
House
Where you
were born
Schools
Park
Church
conversations and interactions
Covert/concealed
fast and agile
static and controlled
upfront and in the open
expressions and emotions
Objects and structures
spaces
memorable places
places of significance/importance
same place (different time)
marks
discarded
notes/material/objects
Lost
objects
artefacts
shadows
Artist Research
David Gibson
Gibson focuses on street art photography. His photos are simple yet effective.
He uses a mixture of black and white and colours.
He uses leading lines and broad depth of field to create different images.
The photos are natural and not posed.
Artist Research
Bruce Gilden
Bruce Gilden focuses on the theme of street art.
All his photos are in black and white with makes them more dramatic.
None of his photos are posed, as he walks round with the camera at his side and
just takes a photo when he sees one.
Normal people are surprised so each photo would be different.
Artist Research
Wright Morris
Wright Morris focuses on personal landmarks in peoples lives.
His photos are mainly black and white with little in them. All his photos are personal
landmarks that he has seen in his life.
Artist Research
David Walker
David Walkers photography of traces helps me with my work as this is the
theme I shall be focusing on.
His photos use both colour and black and white.
Loads of his photos include graffiti art of peoples faces on abandoned
houses.
Each photo tells its own story.
Artist Research
Alexey Titarenko
Alexey Titarenko photographs traces that people have left behind.
His work includes images that have people blurred out so it gives a ghostly effect of
people as they pass through.
He does this with a slow shutter speed and a broad depth of field.
Each photo tells its own story as to where the person has been or is going.

Artist Research
Wolfgang Tillmans
Wolfgang Tillmans focuses on the theme of traces.
By looking at a range of his photos, it gave me more of an idea as to what to photograph.
The colours he uses gives the photos more emphasis as they create a mood.
When taking my photo I will use colour schemes like Tillmans to get the best photos.
Plan
Traces will be my theme for this project. By researching David Walker and Alexey
Titarenko and their photographs, it gave me an insight as to what kind of
photographs traces are.
I will be going out and finding different traces such as shadows, objects that people
have dropped and different marks that have been left behind.
Using all the different camera techniques, shutter speed, aperture, IOS and different
colour schemes I hopefully will create a range of photos.
Camera Settings
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed is used to capture images that are
moving at an significant speed so photographers are
unable to capture the image with a slow shutter
speed.
So the higher the shutter speed the slower the
shutter speed will be set on the camera, for example
a shutter speed of 8 will be slow and a speed of
1/1000 will be fast.
Aperture
Aperture is the depth of field of the
photo, a narrow depth of field has less in
the image that is in focus and the broad
depth of field has most of the photo in
focus. To tell what the aperture is the
lenses size of the shutters will be narrow
or wide.
Contact Sheet
Here is my first two photo shoots of traces, I have began to choose some photos that I
wish to edit further on in my work. The photos range from shadows of people to objects
left behind from where people have been.
Edits
This was my first photos for traces, it is a shadow of two people.
The first photo has had the colours enhanced giving off depth.
The second photo has been changed to black and white and then using the light tool made the
white in the photo stand out.
Finally keeping the picture in black and white I have added a red shadow around the edges,
making them more prominent. I like the middle photo the best as it has had little effects added to
it but still looks effective.
To refine my work I will crop down the photo to create a different frame and view. I will also go
out and take further images of shadows and people reflections.
Edits
Again I have used a shadow photo, the first photo as been edited by increasing the green to
make the shadow stand out, the darkness around the shadow could be increased adding
another effect, this effect has been added to the photo to the right but the green has been
changed for a yellow adding yet another effect. If I incorporated the different effects that
both these photo have then the ending photo could be well presented.
Edits
Creating pictures of traces is part of the people and presence theme so I decided to try and take some reflections of
people in the sun, in mirrors and windows, out of all the mirror pictures this one my favourite one so I began to edit it in
Photoshop, to begin with I increased the colour saturation but this then created a picture that had to many vibrant colours
that it began to ruin the subject matter, so I then decided to try and layer on another picture, by choosing a picture of
someone's shoes the two pictures now contrast each other as they are both parts of a person being reflected. To try
something different I changed the picture to black and white then using lightroom added shadows around the edges.
Overall I would say the last photo (black and white) and the blended image are my two favourite edits as they were
successful.
This picture and edits were inspired by the artist Wolfgang Tillmans.
To refine my work I would look more into his work and see what other pictures I could create using his methods.
Edits
Although this picture doesnt fit in wit the sub theme reflections and shadows it does fit in with the theme traces, the piece
of paper has been left behind in the street after the rubbish has been collected, by taking a picture at ground level it makes
the viewer of the picture look straight at it, this adds a sense of importance as this is the only subject matter in the picture.
But with this picture its also brings questions, such like why is the paper there, how come it was missed, who threw it away
and what did it hold when in use.
To edit this photo I used lightroom using the black and white colour and adding shadows around the edge, and also keeping
the original colour but adding a circle of shadows so your eyes only focus on the one subject.
Overall I would say these four pictures were a success as I have created four different pictures that are unique in their own
way.
To refine my work I would research an artist that creates pictures like this and then incorporate their work into mine.
Filters
Whilst on the subject of traces of people, I created my own filters using sweet wrappers.
The pinks and purples add more effect onto the photographs more than the blues and greens.
They also add bubbled effects onto the photos
Filter edits
To edit this photo I used both light room and Photoshop. In light room I changed the
colour to black and white and increased the shadow darkness around the edges, I then
copied this image into Photoshop and blended the shadows in to create a ghostly effect
on the doll, although this doesnt fit into the theme currently of shadows and reflections
it does relate to the beginning theme of traces of people. To refine my work further I will
continue on the theme of traces and within that take pictures of shadows and
reflections.
Filter Edits
Carrying on with the traces subject, taking photographs of peoples shadows and reflections.
I have used Photoshop to edit this picture, by removing the colour and changing it to black
and white it creates a different effect on both the photos. As colour creates different moods to
black and white.
I have been influenced by the colour scheme work of Wolfgang Tillmans and pictures of
people from the work of Alexey Titarenko.

To refine my work I will continue taking photographs of shadows and reflections but each time
improving the techniques and camera shots used.
Filter Edits
Cropping the background from this picture added a different frame and view onto the
picture, In light room I have changed the colour of the back ground to black to make
the purple and the reflection of the persons hand stand out. Again I have been
influence by Dan Mountford from his work on shadows and reflections. There has
been little editing on this picture as too much would ruin the colours and framing. To
refine my work further I will take photographs off different and unique reflections
and proceed to edit them if needed.
Filter edits
Using Photoshop I have layered two pictures on top of each other and blended them together a
transparent effect on the top photo . I haven't changed the colour saturation as the filter does this
already.
By just changing how the pictures are layered on top of each other this changes the colour and clarity. I
have been influenced by the work of Dan Mountford
For this photos I think my editing has improved as I have done little to change the effects by still created
four different images. The first image is my favourite of the four as it is mysterious and different.
To refine my work I will use different coloured filters to get several outcomes for my photographs.
Filter Edits
Carrying on with the filter edits I began to change the shutter speed on the camera to try and
get different effect, I managed to create a long exposure of a person walking across the room, by
using an orange filter this also gave an added effect onto the pictures.
Using lightroom I then began to change the picture to black and white and brighten the contrast
between the black and white.
The end picture didnt turn out as well as the other two as too much light was being put into the
picture so the movement is being lost, overall I would chose either the original picture or the
first edited one as they were successful and link into the theme of traces.
The artist Alexey Titarenko was my inspiration for this picture as he creates images of peoples
movement over a certain length of time using long exposure.
If I was to refine my work I would continue to try different filter on the camera and I would also
begin to use the long and short exposure with a change of aperture.
Edits
To start with I have cropped the layer background of the water drops so that it
has a different framing around the edges and removes the black, then using
Photoshop I cropped the image of the girl, then blended the two layers
together. I then repeated this for the two other photographs to have this
effect.
This picture was inspired by the photographer Ernst Hass and his work with
reflections.
To refine my work I will continue to take different photographs of traces and
work with them to create the best outcome.
Artist Research
Dan Mountford
Artist Research
Looking at photographers like Dan
Mountford and how he uses double
exposers within his work, it has given
me an insight as to how I can
incorporate this into my work.
By taking a picture of a person and
another object then blending the two
together
Exposer
The reason for these two new photo shoots as to begin a theme within my traces of people
and after looking at the work of Dan Mounford and how he created two different images
within one picture caught my eye so decided to give it a go.
After creating several different photo-shoots for traces of people, I decided to go along the line
of exposure, I have done this photo shoot that includes different exposures of peoples faces,
hands and feet.
Exposure
This was my second photo shoot I created on exposure, the pictures are of a better quality and
have more to do with the traces of people and presence. Some of the photos have a low
aperture so too much light has been let in ruining the picture. Other the camera wasnt in
focus so they were too blurred. To refine my work I will carry on taking photos of exposure.
Exposure
First photo shoot using long and short exposure, this was done by changing the shutter speed to
slow (3.2 etc) and changing the aperture to a deep depth of field that didnt allow too much
light into the photo. This photo shoot was a trial so the pictures produces we not of a high
standard.
To refine my work and increase the standard of pictures I will produce another photoshoot.
Exposure
Here are some of my photos from my second photo shoot using long
and short exposure, this was done by changing the shutter speed to
slow (3.2 etc) and changing the aperture to a deep depth of field that
didnt allow too much light into the photo. The was my second try at
these photographs they have a better quality. They are still within the
theme of traces.
To refine my work I will continue taking photographs similar to these
one and edit them using light room and/or photo shop.
Exposure Edits
This photo caught my eye, by using Photoshop I have decreased the colour saturation.
I have looked at the work of Dan Mountford and how he creates pictures using long
exposure and incorporated his work into mine creating this long exposure picture of
somebody using their phone, it shows the traces of where the phone has been within
the time frame of the picture being taken.

Sophie Rawlinson
AS Photography
Unit 1
Decay
Architecture
People/Presence
Evaluation
For this project my photos that I have produced improve as the project went on this was because I had a better
understanding of what each topic needed to achieve a high quality finish.
The picture I have taken in one way have been inspired by an artist that I have research before my photo shoots, not all the
research I made was included in my work as some of the photos didnt link into the themes I was producing. But some of
the artists research that I have used includes the work of David Walker and Alexey Titarenko, Wolfgang Tillmans, Wright
Morris, Bruce Gilden, David Gibson and more.
The Decay and People/Presence sections of the topics are my stranger points as I was able to incorporate different shutter
speeds, aperture and the work of different artist, I can see how every time I produced a photo-shoot the quality of the
pictures increased. Artists such as Dan Mountford inspired my work in the people and presences topic, as I started using
long exposure to create the movements of people within a picture, to being with this pictures didnt turn out well but as I
learnt how the shutter speed and aperture affect the type of picture that is produced. This was an outcome of me refining
my work and taking on board what different photographs have done.
The editing side of each pictures slowly improved too as my understanding of lightroom and photoshop became wider. By
editing my images I was able to improve the quality of work that I was producing. I prefer to use Photoshop as the different
techniques within the programme are useful and easy to use. Although Photoshop, there is a chance to add shadowing and
colour balance the images I produced with Photoshop came out better.
Within the decay topic the photos that were best produced were the hand manipulations ones that were then further
edited as I was able then add more effects onto the pictures and create depth. As this was the first topic my photos I had
taken werent of a good quality so to refine this I looked more into different artists, this then gave me more inspiration to
what my photos should include and how they should be taken.
The architecture topic was my weakest point as the images and edits produced werent very strong, to improve this I would
re do some of my photo shoots and chose different filter to include on them, this would produce better pictures. I would
also look into more artists and find out better research that I could then incorporate into my work. The collages produced
we ok but I would of preferred to have created more, so I would have more images to work with and create a better
understanding of paper creations.
People and Presence was probably my strongest topic, as by now I was able to use my camera to its full potential, (aperture
and shutter speed) I understood what was needed in my photo-shoot for when editing the pictures and how linking my
work to new and old artists could achieve a better outcome.
Overall this unit was a success for a beginning project as I now understand what needs to be included within the projects to
finish the topic sufficiently without missing out any aspects.
COMMENTS
What grade would you like to achieve in your final exam? B
What grade do you need for HE progression or for your chosen career? Not certain
What do you enjoy, and what do you feel to be your strengths in this subject?

Give details of any areas of the course, which cause you the most problems.
I enjoy discovering new objects/places that can be
photographed.
I am uncertain on the lighthouse editing.
Do you think you have improved in any area of work this year? If so, which? Yes, the quality of my photos have improved a bit.
How much time are you giving to work outside class? (Please put an X in the appropriate
box).
____
Do you feel it is enough? No
What out of College commitments do you have? (Please note weekly hours). Karate 2 hours a week
Are you leaving sufficient time for study? Yes
Study Habits. Please put an X in either the YES or NO boxes for the following questions.
What grade do you need for HE progression or for your chosen career?
What do you enjoy, and what do you feel to be your strengths in this subject?
Give details of any areas of the course, which cause you the most problems
Do you think you have improved in any area of work this year? If so, which?
How much time are you giving to work outside class? Do you feel it is enough?
What out of College commitments do you have? (Please note weekly hours). Part-time Work

Other
Are you leaving sufficient time for study?
Student Review Sheet
Study Habits
QUESTION

YES/
NO

1. Are my file/folder/notebooks organised?
Yes
2. Did I ask for help as soon as I had a problem I couldnt solve?
Yes
3. Do I have a regular slot to work in outside of class?
No
4. Do I prepare for every lesson?
Yes
5. Have I used the LRC to work in?
Yes
6. Am I up-to-date with coursework deadlines?
Yes
7. Do I always complete my homework on time?
Yes
8. Have I caught up with any work Ive missed?
Yes
9. Do I arrive at every lesson on time?
Yes
10. Do I give 100% attention in lessons?
Yes
What are your current levels of performance in the subject?
1 You think this is an area of strength and achievement.
2 There are a few small problems but generally satisfactory.
3 You think that this is an area of weakness, but you feel you are improving slowly.
4 You are having real difficulties and problems, have told staff and wish to address them.
5 You are having real difficulties and problems and have done nothing about it.
SUBJECT CRITERIA Input a number between 1-5
1. Understanding of the Art and Design language, key words
3
2. Ability to organise work in a folder
1
3. Ability to work independently outside of class
1
4. Ability to work independently in class
2
5. Understanding of/use of terminology
3
6. Ability to work practically with different media and materials
3
7. Evaluation writing, style, content and SPaG
?
8. Oral Skills: discussion, presentation of ideas, confidence
3
9. General level of effort both at home and in class
2
Attendance Target Grade Deadlines Effort Participation

Negotiated Statement: To be completed with staff








SMART TARGETS








Signed (Tutor) (Student) . Date ..
A
0
1
Contextual understanding Develop
ideas through sustained and
focused investigations informed by
contextual and other sources,
demonstrating analytical and critical
understanding
MINIMAL ABILITY
SOME ABILITY
REASONABLY
CONSISITENT ABILITY
CONSISTENT ABILITY
CONFIDENT ABILITY

MARK
/30
COMMENTS:
A
O
2
Creative Making Experiment with
and select appropriate resources,
media, materials, techniques and
processes, reviewing and refining
their ideas as their work develops
MINIMAL ABILITY
SOME ABILITY
REASONABLY
CONSISITENT ABILITY
CONSISTENT ABILITY
CONFIDENT ABILITY
MARK
/30
COMMENTS:
A
0
3
Reflective recording Record in visual
and/ or other forms ideas,
observations and insights relevant
to their intentions, demonstrating
an ability to reflect on their work
and progress
MINIMAL ABILITY
SOME ABILITY
REASONABLY
CONSISITENT ABILITY
CONSISTENT ABILITY
CONFIDENT ABILITY

MARK
/30
COMMENTS:
A
O
4
Personal presentation Present a
personal, informed and meaningful
response demonstrating critical
understanding, realising intentions
and where appropriate, making
connections between visual,
written, oral or other elements
MINIMAL ABILITY
SOME ABILITY
REASONABLY
CONSISITENT ABILITY
CONSISTENT ABILITY
CONFIDENT ABILITY

MARK
/30
COMMENTS:
TOTAL
MARK
/120
UNIT 1 END OF UNIT REFLECTED GRADE: MEG GRADE:
MAX.MARK Grade Boundaries (These are correct for 2011-12 academic year and should only be used as a guide for subsequent years)
AS 80 A* A 102 B 90 C 78 D 66 E 55

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