Mid project review

Mid Project Review

• Facial features using vibrant make up and colours 
•  Reflection
• Food colouring video 
• Wood frame on location
• Contrast background 
• Materials from fashion
• Prefer studio shoots.

My personal project is called close ups and I am half way through my project so far. When looking back at my progress and improvements I need to make so far I feel that I am being more consistent with the photography shoots. This is because every week so far I have at least produced one shoot to include in my personal project. However to improve on this I feel that some of my personal shoots of close up could be more planned for example personal shoot 6 photographing close ups of fruit lead me to not having a variety of ideas to shoot. Therefore my photographs weren't as creative as I visualised them to be. In addition I feel that another aspect that I feel I have progressed in is the written essay as to begin with at the start of the project I found it very difficult to introduce fine art and elaborate on the affects it has on photography and its audience. However as my project went on I gathered a better understanding through other photographers therefore finding it easier to continue my essay to the best of my ability. Furthermore the practical aspect of this course allowed me to learn and experiment different techniques before beginning my personal project. Therefore I feel that in my work I have used at least two of these techniques which are animation and multiple imagery which shows my skills and make the photographs look more imaginative and creative. But to improve on this I feel that by using more of the techniques I have learnt will make my work look more interesting and will get me a better grade. 

As part of my mid project review as a class we individually created a presentation showing 15 of our best photographs so far to share with each other. I feel that this was a very good idea as it allowed us to contribute with ideas for each other. As well as getting other peoples opinions on our work as to where it is going. The ideas that I gathered from this discussion were that my work is using close ups to express vibrant colours and that most of my work is studio based photographs. Also the shoot ideas that I gained from this discussion after explaining a few ideas I have were: Using facial features to express vibrant make up and colours, the use of reflection for example food colouring in water, a location shoot using a frame to capture close up textures and different material clashing. All these ideas I have taken on board and will develop and use the ones that I feel will make my personal project stronger.

Overall I feel that my personal project was beginning to get difficult with ideas every week. However by having a mid review with the class has allowed myself to gather thoughts and improvements for my own project as well as shoot ideas that I can use to make my project a success.