evidence and evaluation

1. My photoshoot
By Rukayyah Robun

2. Preparation:

3. Preparation:
Here are a series of shots evidencing my photo-shoot for the image I was
going to use for my front cover of my school based magazine. In shot one I am
giving the models a basic brief on posture and facial expressions I would like
them to have as I take the shots, I wanted them to engage as though
participating in a technology based lesson. I used the technology students
and classroom as this is a naturalistic setting and the models would be
comfortable around the equipment. In the second shot I’m adding mise en
scene feature’s like the apron and goggles to give the connotation of a
workshop environment with the need to wear the protective clothing. In the
third shot I am consulting my second model as to how I would like him to be
part of the shot in holding the paperwork alongside of my first model to show
the unity of the school. Also being of different ethnicities this would also give
the connotation on my front cover that the school is multicultural.
Furthermore I chose these particular models as they are dressed in smart
attire reinforcing the connotation that this school is smart and respectable.

4. First shot type

5. Evaluation
I chose to position this shot the way I did because I felt it captured a work
ethic of a technology student and also gave the connotation of the amount
of practical work in the school. Also I think the angles at which the students
and teacher are stood reflects the way teachers of the school are helpful and
guide students during all aspects of work with a positive attitude. However
the lighting on some of the shots limits the focus and the hand in the
foreground makes the models in the background go out of focus.

6. Second shot type

7. Evaluation
On this shot I also like the positioning because they are facing the camera and
there is more of an indication of the practical work, consequently giving a
clearer connotation which is what I aim for my front cover. Additionally I
think this image gives more of a representation of the ‘lesson’ because of the
technology equipment in the background once again giving the connotation
that it’s a technology themed magazine , with them being in a workshop.
Despite this I feel some of the models are on certain shots unclear and that I
should have brought them closer or included more mise en scene features to
differentiate between teacher and student.

8. Third shot type

9. Evaluation
This shot has more weaknesses than strengths however the lighting in this
shot is natural. But the composition of the models is not as close making the
space in between them make the front cover look blank. Also I have identified
the casual aspects that could be interpreted from this shot as the student is
sitting on the table and the model near the machine no longer wears goggles.
This may cause some issues in how certain readers like parents and teachers
would receive this because the aim of a school based magazine is to promote
the school and showing these faults may give a non studious and
unprofessional connotation.

10. Fourth shot type

11. Evaluation
From all the shots I have taken I find this image most effective. The
composition of the models gives the interpretation that the school works in
collaboration. There are also aspects of mise en scene within the shot
showing aprons and a school whiteboard in the background therefore
reinforcing the school related theme. Furthermore the use of the flash on one
of the shots brings out a lot of colour which makes the shot stand out more
than others ultimately making it ideal for a front cover image.