Assignment 4: Final Images

Poster

Composition:

I used perspective and high contrast for this picture because I knew I wanted to use this for a poster, and I wanted a grungy, high contrast look.

Idea:

I wanted to create a rock concert poster/ flyer... so i thought it would be best to capture an image of a guitar, and use high contrast.

Method:

I titlted the guitar against a wall and laid down on the floor. I used flash to get the detail. 

Motivations:

To capture an interesting shot for a flyer to advertise a rock concert.

Context: 

To be used for a flyer... probably a rock concert.... 

Part 2:

People generally like the design of the poster, but suggested that I should burn in one of the guitar strings ... I was also suggested that I try a different angle.

Advertisement

Composition:

For this image i wanted to be sure to fill the frame, It was important to get a lot of detail, and also the "Seasonal" part of the tap. I also wanted to keep the background blurred, focusing in on the beer.

Idea:

I wanted to get a shot that would show someone pouring a delicious Sam Adams Oktoberfest. 

Method:

I asked the bartender at my restaurant if she could call me over, when she was getting ready to poor a Sam Adams.... I lined up my shot, and simply took the shot. The picture is meant to be taken in a bar, and the lighting was already perfect. No flash or other lighting needed.

Motivations:

I figured the best way to sell a delicious Sam Adams beer, was to show one being poured. 

Context:

Definitely to be used for a Sam Adams advertisement.

Part 2:

People really liked this shot, and felt that it sold the product well. A few people suggested removing the wine glass. Upon printing the picture came out with a warmer tone, so im not sure what happened... probably the color profile. 

Snapshot

Composition & Idea:

For this shot I wanted to keep it simple. Snapshot aesthetics, so a relatively slow shutter speed. And for me it was important to just capture the subject as natural as possible. 

Method:

We went for a walk with my dog, and my friend was playing fetch with her. I simply took the shot, because I wanted it to look as snap-shot-ish as possible. 

Motivations:

To capture the snapshot aesthetic of photography.

Context:

I could see this being a starting point for a snapshot series, just a bunch of photos exploring the same snapshot aesthetic.

Part 2:

People thought that the snapshot aesthetic was definitely achieved. Again, same problem with the warm black and white tones. 

Photobooth

Composition:

For this image it was important to have plenty of light, fill the frame. Also, adequate contrast.

Idea:

We kind of just had fun with it. To capture the photobooth aesthetic it was important to be goofy, natural, not posed. 

Method:

I set up my tripod, and set the camera to multiple shots.

Motivations:

Photobooth pictures remind me of good times, with friends just being really goofy. 

Context:

I think this could fit in very well with a bunch of photobooth pictures, just like a series of them. 

Part 2:

People felt that the photobooth aesthetic was definitely achieved. No comments of improvement.