The document analyzes a series of photographs taken by Steve Mayes in 2014 of buildings. It summarizes that the photos focus on capturing the beauty of everyday spaces like workplaces, living spaces, and schools through architectural details. The photographer aims to include as much of each building as possible from diagonal angles. Techniques discussed include using fast shutter speeds in bright light and longer exposures in darker scenes, as well as following the rule of thirds. Strengths are comprehensively framing shots, while weaknesses include including unnecessary elements like car parks.

1. Unit 57: Photography and
Photographic Practice
Research of other photographers
work (P1, M1, D1)
Photographer: Steve Mayes
Paste 6 images here include the name & date of image

3. Theme or focus of images
All of the images above are taken of what the photographer sees as attractive
buildings in architectural terms. The photographer intends to convey the beauty of
the buildings to the audience by taking flattering photos of them. All of the
photography is taken. All the photos are taken in a Work space, a living space or
learning space e.g. college, schools. Which suggests the photographer is trying to
convey the beauty of everyday life. All of the photographs are taken in 2014 as
stated on his blog. The photographer also tries to include as much as the image as he
can.

4. Composition
The photographer tries to include as much as building as possible. By standing further
away and zooming out to fit it all in shot he also does it from a diagonal angle so he
can get the length of the building in the shot also to show off the architecture of the
building. In some of the shots the photographer includes the car park which I think is a
bit unnecessary and he could exclude and crop out.
Techniques used
Photo 2 looks pretty bright outside so the photographer would have used a
reasonably fast shutter speed so the shot wouldn’t get to bright and ruin the shot.
Photo 2 and 6 also pay close attention to the rule of thirds and you can see that
because where all the lines would crossover there are main focal points for the
photograph. This photographer hasn’t really used depth of field because he is
showing off such a big are it wouldn’t really be necessary to out focus the
background. The darker photos would have had to have the shutter speed open for
a little bit longer such as photo 3 and 6.
Strengths & Weaknesses
I think the strengths of the shots are that he tries to frame the shot so everything is
important is in shot and he doesn’t miss anything so i think i will try to replicate this in
my work.
I think the weaknesses are that when including all of the building he also includes
things that aren’t needed such as the car park for the building which I think ruins the
shot so when taking my own shots I will make sure everything in frame is needed.