Still Lifes
Elements we focused on: groupings of inanimate objects (still lifes); had to take into account the lighting, background, and theme
I chose a set of items revolving around The Modern Guide to Witchcraft because it seemed like an interesting subject, especially with Halloween around the corner. I like how the background isn't at all distracting, and adds to the overall mystique of the photos. To optimize it I lightly changed the brightness, contrast, and saturation, then went over portions of it with the burn tool at a low setting. I enjoyed going back to my roots (book photography) and this assignment was a reminder of how far a little effort can go!
A fun fact about this shoot was that I didn't use any natural or immobile lights; instead, the only light I used came from a set of 3 lanterns on various settings.
I chose a set of items revolving around The Modern Guide to Witchcraft because it seemed like an interesting subject, especially with Halloween around the corner. I like how the background isn't at all distracting, and adds to the overall mystique of the photos. To optimize it I lightly changed the brightness, contrast, and saturation, then went over portions of it with the burn tool at a low setting. I enjoyed going back to my roots (book photography) and this assignment was a reminder of how far a little effort can go!
A fun fact about this shoot was that I didn't use any natural or immobile lights; instead, the only light I used came from a set of 3 lanterns on various settings.