This document provides details on 10 photography images taken as part of a photography assignment, including the theme, focus, and techniques used for each image. For each image, the student focused on compositional elements like rule of thirds, depth of field, lighting adjustments. Surveys were also conducted to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Key strengths included clear backgrounds, effective use of lighting and angles. Suggested improvements centered around improving clarity, brightness, editing, and ensuring the subject is clearly visible.

1. Unit 57: Photography and
Photographic Practice
Selection of final images & review
(P4, M4, D4)
Image No:
Image 1:
Image 2:

3. Image 3:

5. Image 4:
Image 5:

7. Image 6:
Image 7:

8. Image 8:

10. Image 9:
Image 10:

11. Theme or focus of image & reasons for choice

12. Image 1: The theme for this photo was to have Ryan (the model) to be looking chilled
and relaxed in the photo which suits my target magazine which is about chilled
popular music. I wanted the bridge to be over the head to block out any unwanted
light and to have the shot most concentrated on the model. I focused on having the
dull lighting so the model stands out in the picture, than having the background to
over powering making the model harder to see.
Image 2: For this photo I wanted to show more of a close up of the model and his
facial features. I focused on having him looking down at the camera as the shot was
taking position up showing the photographer’s point of view from the ground up
which gives you a clear view of the models clothing style and facial expressions.
Image 3: For this image I focused more on the atmosphere and surroundings of the
scenery from which the photos have been taken. The theme was the nature which is
included in the shot I wanted it to show more expressions on the models face and
using the tree with its colour it shows of more of the models face.
Image 4: What I focused on when taking this photo was the scenery behind the
model, I wanted to show as much of the natural substances which are involved with
many more of my shots also this is quite a chilled place and atmosphere for a photo-
shoot for a chilled music magazine so the theme for this photo was to have a chilled
vibe from the background.
Image 5: What I focused mostly on in this photo was the model to be natural not using
any specific stance or pose when shooting. So I took this picture when he was off
guard so I only capture a natural atmosphere both from the model and the
landscape background.
Image 6: For this image I focused on having the model completely central on the
photo to give a symmetrical look with the background having similar objects on both
sides. The theme was to have a close look up at the models face to show the
atmosphere and facial expressions shown with in his face. Also this image shows the
time and weather used with in the shot which is also a main feature in the magazine
using rainy dull weather days.
Image 7: For this image I mainly focused on the background showing a little bit of
architecture and nature, the bridge is unusual because I haven’t used it in any other
image I’ve taken in this shoot so I chose this one so it’s not the same. Again I wanted
the model to just relax and be himself so besides posing I wanted him to be picking at
a branch like I’ve seen in other magazine photo shoots.
Image 8: this image the theme and focus was to have the model standing under the
tree which blocks out the sky and light and shows the natural side of the scene which
the photo shoot was taken at. Also I focused on the model dressed with is hood up
not taking notice on the photo shoot which was happening which looked good in my
opinion.
Image 9: For this image I focused on the model smoking his cigarette which gives a
chilled vibe in the shot which was the main theme for the magazine I’m using these
shots for. I wanted the flame from the lighter to reflect showing more of his face.
Image 10: for this image I focused mostly on the branch which covers a majority of

13. the shot, I also wanted the model to be placed behind it which gives a depth of field
effect which I hadn’t used in any of my shots until then so I thought this would work
well in my magazine.
Techniques used
Image 1: The techniques I used for this image I mainly focused on the rule of thirds
technique having the model being central of the shot so you can get a clear view of
his clothing, weather, scenery and himself involved in the shot. I also wanted there to
be much light as most of the light was blocked out by the bridge so I adjusted the ISO
and the shutter speed to brighten up the picture as much as I wanted.
Image 2: For this image the techniques I used was mainly the ISO because there was
very little light in the picture from the bridge above, I also used a different angle from
which I used for the other shots, I shot this from bellow looking up into the models face
which works well because its unusual towards the other shots I’ve taken.
Image 3: For this image I used techniques such as adjusting the shutter speed ISO to
capture as much light and colour intended in the shot. I also focused on rule of thirds
to make the model completely centre of the shot with works well because you can
get a clear image of the model as well as the natural background behind him.
Image 4: For this image I mainly focused on depth of field trying to blur out the
background so all the focus goes on the model and he stands out. I also used the ISO
adjusting it to capture light I needed and adjusted the shutter speed to block out any
light I didn’t need this also brings out the colour and makes it look more appealing.
Image 5: For this image was very similar to image 4 but I had the model turned away
from the camera so you can see a clear over all view of him. I also focused on the
ISO to brighten up the sky as this picture was going to be black and white I wanted
the sky to be brighter for the photo.
Image 6: For this image the techniques I mainly focused on were depth of field, this
blurs out the background completely bringing out the model so it the shot focuses
mostly on the model himself. I also adjusted the ISO and shutter speed to add or
subtract and wanted or unwanted light from the image.
Image 7: The techniques I mainly focused on this photo was to have to make the
colour in the image brighten up and stand out I did this by increasing the ISO and
shutter speed which instantly brightens up the whole shot without any editing
involved. I also used rule of thirds which focused more on the scenery e.g. the river/
bridge which stands out and focuses more on the landscape other than the model.
Image 8: For this Image I mainly focused on how bright I wanted the shot to be, as
there was a lot of light blocked out by the natural trees etc… I had to adjust the ISO
which brightened the whole image and made it more appealing. I also worked on
the shutter speed leaving it open for longer which shows more colour and light I
wanted in the shot.
Image 9: For this image my main focus was rule of thirds having the model in the
bottom left hand corner stood out towards any of the other objects which are used in
the shot. This works good because you instantly look at the model and focus on what

14. he’s doing which stands out and captures your eyes when viewing the image
Image 10: For the image the techniques I used and focused on mostly was depth of
field using the branch as the foreground of the picture which you can see very clear
and the model in the background being very blurred and a lot harder to see. I also
adjusted the ISO because I wanted this image to be darker than the others so by
using the ISO I could adjust the light to show I wanted it for this shot.
Strengths & suggested improvements
Image 1: The strengths and improvements for this image according to my survey
results for all the portrait shots I took suggest that the strengths were that you can see
very clearly the background and the model which works well in the shot. To improve
my image it says that I should have lightened up the image so it’s easier and clearer
to see the model when taking the picture.
Image 2: for this image the strengths were the angles in which the photo was taken
that it’s a good shot and you can see the models face more clearly than most of the
other shots I’ve took. What could be improved is the brightness and contrast in the
image, the feedback I git is that it isn’t very clear and because it’s so dark it’s hard to
see the model and shot.
Image 3: For this image the strengths where the colours and brightness used and that
you can very clearly see the back and foreground of the entire shot. Also the angle
the shot was taken from worked well because it’s very clear and good use of
technique from this angle. Suggested improvements involved the editing on the
models face being poor and easily shown that it has been edited.
Image 4: The strengths for this shot are that the use of colour and lighting worked well,
also the background and how the use of nature shows a lot of what the atmosphere
is like and the scene which the image was taken from. The suggested improvements
are that the angle that the shot had been taken from isn’t very clear and hard for the
viewer to see the model, and that the shot could have been improved by taking it
closer up so you can see the model more clear.
Image 5: the strengths for this image are that the use of rule of thirds how the model is
completely centre works well with the overall shot because he stands out and makes
the shot look clearer. And also the use of black and white works very well with the
overall shot. The improvements would involve the use of lighting how there isn’t much
light contained in the shot and having more light would brighten up the whole image.
Image 6: For this image the strengths were that the rule of thirds shows the model
being central of the shot and the background being symmetrical surrounding the
model works well with the shot. Improvements involve including more editing as there
is only colour correction and brightness being added into the shot
Image 7: For this shot the strengths were that there is a lot you can see other than just
the model, like how you can see the nature and architecture involved in the
background of the shot. Suggested improvements were that there wasn’t much
editing involved and that the brightness and contrast could have been adjusted and
the angle which the shot was taken from could have been done from a different

15. angle.
Image 8: For this shot the strengths were that the angle and positions which the shot
was taken from work well with the model and background of the image and that the
colours used contrast which make the picture more eye appealing and stands out.
Suggested improvements were that the picture looks a little dull and could have used
brightening up more so its stands out better.
Image 9: For this image the strengths involved that the use of colour and angle
worked well with the model and that the use of nature makes the overall image look
more appealing and stands out. Suggested improvements could be that there wasn’t
much editing involved and that there could have been more editing involved with
the shot.
Image 10: For this image the strengths were that the use of depth of field work well
with the model and image, also the angle which the shot was taken looks good when
viewing. The suggested improvements involve that the shot could have been more
brightened up because it’s dark and hard to see with the use of not much colour and
brightness.
Editing details
Image 1: The editing which I did to this image were that I started brightening the
overall shot and edited out the dirty un useful objects which potentially ruined the
image. Also I zoomed into the models face and removed the spots or other facial
and body which looked un tidy.
Image 2: What I edited in this photo was the black and white wall behind the model, I
did this because having the background is dark and boring will bring the model out
focusing mostly on the model himself other than the background behind him. I also
removed any spots or wrinkles on his face and adjusted the colour in his eyes and lips.
Image 3: For this image I edited the brightness and contrast by adjusting the level until
it was how I liked it, I also adjusted the contrast to bring the bright colours out and
make the shot more eye catching and appealing. I also edited the spots and wrinkles
out on the models face and tried to adjust the size of his lips which didn’t work very
well.
Image 4: For this image I edited mostly the colour and brightness of the whole shot
like the colour and sky in back ground, this made the image stand out and look more
eye catching and appealing. I also edited out some trees in the background so it
didn’t look too clumped up; I did this by using the clone stamp tool which covered up
the useless objects.
Image 5: What I edited for this image first was the brightness and contrast of the
whole image which brightened the sky and scenery and made it look more
appealing and nice. I then changed the whole shot to black and which works well
and looks good for this image.
Image 6: For this image I firstly edited the brightness and contrast for the whole image
which bring s out the colour within the sky the model and the objects in the
background. I also edited out any un-useful objects e.g. trees or any other nature

16. which contained non relevant colours. I did this using the clone tool to select and
cover up anything I didn’t want.
Image 7: For this image I didn’t edit much into it as I liked how the shot was before
any editing was involved. I started by editing the colour and lighting by adjusting the
brightness and contrast of the overall image, I also edited out a building which was in
the background by replacing it with trees using the clone tool.
Image 8: I edited this image by adjusting the brightness and contrast which lightened
the shot and brings out the colours from the nature in the foreground. I then removed
any objects such as trees in the background which I didn’t want in the shot, I did this
by using the clone stamp too to select and cover up anything I didn’t want.
Image 9: For this image I started by brightening the models face to show that the
lighter he was using reflected light on his face. I then adjusted the brightness and
contrast of the overall shot to make the image look more appealing. Also I edited out
a fence and trees from the background which were spoiling the shot.
Image 10: I edited this image by brightening the branch I was using as a depth of
field because it was dark and hard to see. I also adjusted the brightness and contrast
of the whole image so it looked more appealing and eye catching. I also removed
any spots and wrinkles on the models face to make the image and himself look more
tidy.
Capture Log
Setting Shutter Speed ISO Aperture
Image 1: Manual
Image 2: Manual
Image 3: Manual
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Image 10: Manual
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