1. Unit 57: Photography and Photographic Practise
Project Proposal
(P2, P3, M2, M3, D2, D3)
Candidate
name:
Daniel Hopkins
Theme: Music Magazine Portrait Photo Shoot
Predicted final outcome
For my assignment, I will be completing a portrait photography shoot for use
in a music magazine. I intend to gather over fifty images. From the shoot, I
will then select 10 final images that I believe would best suit the publication
and my intended vision and style.
Once I have edited them, they should be visually striking and attractive
images which are fit for use in a music magazine, whilst being done to
professional standards.
Reasons for selection of theme (including inspiration from the work of others)
My theme of images is generally going to be close-up intimate shots of the
band. I selected this theme because it allows me to gain some good,
quality shots which display the emotions of the band members.
1. Michael Williams (http://www.michaelwilliams.co.uk/music/)
I like Michael Williams’ set of images as they have different backgrounds
and different poses and positions for each of his subjects. I will try and use
different backgrounds during my photography shoot and will also have my
subjects in different stances and poses.
2. 2. T
o
m
Barnes (http://tombarnes.co/)
I like Tom Barnes’s work because he gets shots of his photograph subjects
from different angles and with different, unique background. For example
above an old apartment block and building on the left and a grey sky on
the right. I will experiment with different angles and backgrounds during my
shoot, as I think they provide good effects and compliment the subject in
the photograph.
3. Marcus Maschwitz (http://www.marcusmaschwitz.co.uk/)
I like Marcus Maschwitz’ work as he gets images of his subjects looking
directly into the camera, which gives a connection and a sense of
closeness to the viewer. I think that images like this would be appropriate for
a music magazine. I will take images like this during my shoot, of both the
band together and for some individual shots. I like the idea of the band
looking directly into the camera and will try to do it as professionally as
possible.
3. The photo imaging equipment and medium that will be used and why
The photo imaging equipment and medium that will be used and why The
camera I will be using is a Canon EOS 1100D. I will be using this camera
because it is modern, a DSLR and an overall good quality digital camera.
This is vital if I am to gather good, quality images.
The lens will be 18-55 millimetres, which will give me a good distance for my
images. I will be able to zoom in and out to gain a preferred framing for my
images whilst still retaining a good quality. This camera gives me the ability
to change the f/stop, aperture, ISO and shutter speed, which will increase
my ability get quality photographs.
I may also opt to use a tripod, if I believe I cannot maintain a steady
balanced shot. However, it will only be used if I think that not doing so will
affect the quality of the camera
Techniques that will be used and how they will help convey the visual
message
When framing the images, I will attempt to capture a portrait and will focus
on the body and face of my photographic subjects. I will try to get various
angles of the band members, to gain a more intimate, close up feel.
Hopefully, I will be able to capture realistic, interesting portrait photographs.
I will also use techniques such as the rule of thirds, ISO and aperture. Rule of
thirds grids will help me to make an aesthetically pleasing image that looks
balanced and well organized. The ISO will help me adjust the camera’s
sensitivity to light, which will be required if factors such as the weather affect
the quality of the images (for example if it overcast and grey). An inside
shoot may also be too light or dark and the ISO would thusly have to be
changed. The aperture will help alter the depth of field of the images, which
will most likely be required, as there will be many background elements such
as walls and trees.
Location
of shoot
The type of music magazine my images will be used for will be for
indie-rock based publications. I will shoot my portrait
photographs in different locations, as I want to be able to
experiment with various backgrounds and photographic
situation. More locations also allows for more types of photos. As
it is an indie rock magazine I will attempt some experimentation
shots, to match the theme of modern rock and the hipster-rocker
culture. I intend to shoot some of my portrait photographs at a
woodland named ‘Three Sisters’. I will be able to get some
interesting backdrops of greenery and other things that can be
located in the area, such as bridges, ponds and brick benches.
4. I may also do a part of my shoot in college grounds, as there are
a variety of places from where I could get some interesting shots.
These include the indoor photo studio, the drama stage and
other various locations in and outside the college. I may also use
some props while in college to add an extra element to the
photography shoot.
Risk and health and safety considerations
I will complete a risk assessment on a separate document.
