The Second Assignment

Though Your Heart is Breaking (2011). Kimber Bowman.

PART 1
The image plays with contrast, the white in the background plays against the black in the character's shirt. The lighting here is a combination of daylight and indoor lighting. The image is framed to that the viewer can see the subject as well as a few objects in the background, adding context to the image. The perspective of this image is of the photographer, almost as if the image will accompany a interview or article. This image is about the thought of something happy or exciting, and the feeling one gets while thinking about that thing. The natural and indoor lighting adds an air of relaxation to the scene. I also left the subject un-centered to create a more natural image. The overall goal of this image was to capture a moment of pure happiness and I feel I achieved that. I think this image is different from other photographers because it but considerable emphasis on both the subject and background.

PART 2
The class seemed to like this image. They liked the expression of the subject as well as the objects in the background. Based on the critique, I think the color in this image works. To change things up I might try taking the photograph again, but making sure the subjects eyes are more open. A continuation of this photograph may center on groups of portraits of people in very candid moments.

 Delicate (2011). Kimber Bowman

PART 1 
There is very high contras between the white of the light and the dark of the background. The framing of the image includes the background, hand, ring and light. The amount of darkness in the frame gives the impression that there is something else out there. Th only lighting for this image is the light that the subject is holding. The concept of this image is to show a bit about jewelry of today, in a more abstract fashion. The scene was lit with my desk lamp, and shot with the camera in my left hand. The goal of this image was to create an image as delicate as the floral ring. Finally, this image is quite similar to others I have seen. I think the black and white gives the image a nostalgic feel.

PART 2

The class liked the delicate nature of the photograph. The softening of the light compared to the softness of the ring. They also thought a softer light could have worked well. If I could make any changes, I would try to diffuse some of the light. I think this image would be a great jumping off point for a series on hands. Hands do so many different things and it would be nice to capture that.

Don't Let It Slip Away (2011). Kimber Bowman

PART 1

Contrast in this image comes from  the darkness of the subject and the lightness of the snow in the background. The framing includes the subject and wintry scene, so add context to the image. The lighting is natural and comes from the blazing sun in the background. The concept of this image was to capture a candid moment. This image was capture while subject was thinking about how to pose. Taking the image in front of the sun added a really great sun flare to the image and created a really nice golden blacklight. The goal of the image was to capture a scene in the during the golden hour. I think this image responds to issues of natural beauty. Other than mascara, the subject is completely natural and beautiful. 

 

PART 2
The class really seemed to like the sun flare in this image. They also seemed to like the expression on the face of the subject. One of the complaints was the graininess of the actual printout of the image. I would definitely go to a better printer for thenext assignment. This image could also be a could jumping off point for a series of candid shots. 

 

 Stranger (2011). Kimber Bowman

PART 1

The context of this image is a person on a bus. The person other rider gives the idea that the subject is not alone. Contrast occurs between the darkness of the bus and brightness of the world outside. The lighting from the window gives the subject's face a nice glow. The concept of this image is being alone, while surrounded by people. The image was very candid, and taken on the fly. This adds to the idea of strangers; the photographer and the subject are strangers to one another. The motivation for this image was to simply capture an image that tells a story about strangers on a bus. This image reminds me of photographs by the contemporary photographer, Axen. He focuses on images of strangers and contrast created by lighting. 

 

PART 2

Based on the critique, the class seemed to like the expression on the subjects face. She looks very contemplative. The other rider seemed to help and hurt the image. Some people wanted her to seem more alone, and suggested omitting the other rider. Other students felt that the other rider added context to the scene. If I could redo the image, I would try creating the image without the other rider, if only for comparison purposes. Finally, I think this image could be a good jumping off point for a series of stranger photos. I love candids and I think strangers offer the ultimate candid photos.