For me this assignment was about creating images which were different from the usual commercial studio shots. I wanted to produce something which was out of the box and not an everyday image. My interest lay in exploring film further and developing my editing skills in Photoshop.
After completing my dissertation I have realised that it is important for the contemporary photographer to break free from the conformities and become an individual in the work they produce. For me this assignment was exactly that, I've found new ways to express myself but also how to produce imagery which I though only possible through film digitally.
I've learnt that producing more imagery is not always the best option but sometimes to try find new ways of working with current images, exploring new techniques which suit an image and set it apart from the rest.
Most of the final images I have chosen, display the contrast in methods or the various affects had on different and similar subject areas.
Image 2 - Slow Shutter Speed
Both image 1 & 2 use the same technique but show the differences when applied to various areas.
Image 4 - Double Exposure taken on the Mamiyia
Here image 3 & 4 show the contrast of analog and digital photogrpahy by using a very similar location shot.
Image 5 - 5x4 Portrait with Texture applied in Photoshop
Image 6 - Linking Image and Texture
Image 7 - In Camera, Multiple Exposure
Image 8 - Medium Format 'Double Exposure' creating in Photoshop
As this assignment was about us progressing and expanding our knowledge I thought it would be appropriate for me to print the final images myself. To do this I printed direct from Lightroom and used the Canon Pixma MG5250 printer with Harman Inkjet 320gsm, Gloss, Fibre Base paper.
Link to paper on Harman website: http://www.harman-inkjet.com/products/product.asp?n=67&t=HARMAN+PHOTO+Baryta+FB