portfolio profession development

Portfolio Profession Development

My portfolio was for a showcase, therefore, first I did some research and later went to  4 galleries to find out if I could display my work in their gallery.  

• First was the central library where first they said yes but later I was refused maybe because they asked me what I needed and i asked for boards and frames and they do not supply them anymore.  Furthermore they have stopped displaying work on the first floor.  
• The  second gallery I contacted was IKON. There the waiting list is around there years and you have to send your work in and wait for a reply for month.
• The third gallery was in  the ICC. They were very helpful, spent time with me and said I can send my samples in, making sure the images are of very low resolution  so no one can print them or I can had them in.  They do the printing and the frame work and I don't have to pay anything towards it, but once they sell the pictures they do keep a percentage and I would have to sign a contract to agree. If i have any pictures I don't want to sell then I need to tell them before the pictures are displayed. 
• My 4th stop was a gallery opposite Snow Hill station. They have galleries all over the world and again I don't have to pay anything. They do the printing, framing and you must want to sell and they keep a percentage of the the price once the image is sold. They will only display what you want to sell.  The pictures in that gallery were very well done.
• The gallery off Graham Street was for amateurs  and professionals. If you sign for a membership which is £35 a year, the professionals at times may pick 1 of your image out of 3 and display it with theirs, but you have to frame your picture in an expensive wooden frame and it may not be picked.
• My last gallery was in St Martins church. Here, after viewing a sample of my work they agreed to display my work. He explained that a theme was important and helped me with this plus they will be helping me with putting boards up.

However, I think it was good I did not get space in the professional galleries because I need experience and there will be mistakes as it is my first time, so it's best to start from the bottom and work my way up.

That 's why in the last week I decided to apply to university.

I applied part-time at university after considering financial options:

1.  If I was studying full time, I could only have a loan during study time and not during holiday time. Because I have a rented house, this would be a problem for me because I may not be able to find a job in the holidays to pay my rent.
2. Therefore part -time studying was a good option. Also, because of my age, part - time will not wear me out and I will have time for family and friends.
3. My university funding will be from the Student government loan, once I have been given a place at university and will pay the loan back when I start earning £25,000

IN THE END I DID ONE PORTFOLIO FOR THE SHOWCASE AND I AM DOING ONE FOR THE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE THE UNIVERSITY SAID THEY WANT TO SEE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WORK.  

scenc & scale

The wrong type of lighting for your location can turn a playful collection into a moody, bleak and washed out set of photos.

Likewise, lighting that’s too soft and basic can take away the emotion in a dark or shadowy environment. Learning how to light your photo shoot well will help you and the model achieve the look you’re aiming for in your finished photos.

There are many different lighting arrangements for glamour photography, ranging from the simple and minimal to setups involving several lights, reflectors and white background materials.

Make sure clothing, makeup and location match

full scale 

f-5.6

ISO 200

18mm

main subject hair cut poster

thinking of having a hair cut

medium scale  

f-5.6

ISO 200

27mm

main subject hair cut poster and subject

sitting, thinking about his hair cut

subject bigger then image therefore the subject is the main 

f-5.6

ISO 200

27mm

One-week task

This week's task is "Fashion Photography" you must recreate a famous fashion based photo shoot.

What Do We Need to Think About?

¨  Lighting: A lot of fashion shoots are done in studios, but why not use the light around you…? Torches and desk lamps can be used to highlight specific areas or objects that you might be advertising.

¨  Colour: Bold colours are very popular in fashion and advertising photography. You can control the viewers’ eyes by drawing them to specific areas of the photograph by the use of colour.

¨  Location: Studios are used, but a lot of photographers are moving outside into the worlds where people wear the items they are selling.   Some photographers also contrast the garments with the location; for example, they will shoot a model in a glamorous ball gown underneath a motorway bridge.  Something beautiful and expensive in a grotty dark area.

¨  Narrative: Adverts are often shot with a fairy tale quality, or as if there is a story to be told.  Can u make your fashion shots look like they are part of a story…?

¨  Poses: Models are often holding very awkward poses that best show the garment or accessory in one photograph.  Capturing models suspended in the air is a common pose to show the fabrics qualities.

Unit Title/s	31: Specialist Location Photography 1: Visual Recording
Qualification	BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art &Design (Photography)
Assessor	Alex Drozd
Start Date	Week 25	23rd January 2014
Deadline Date	Week 31	15th May 2014
Feedback Date	Week 34	19th June 2014

Assignment 1	LOCATION 1: Produce Location photos on a theme
This assignment covers the following Grading Criteria 31: Specialist Location Photography (ALL) 1: Visual Recording (ALL) [See Assessment Criteria section for details]
The purpose of this assignment is to: 31: Specialist Location Photography This unit aims to develop learners’ skills through experience in selected types of specialist location photography. Learners will create specialist location photographs whilst developing their understanding of the types of specialist location photography. Learners will review their own work with reference to the professional requirements of the identified types of specialist location photography. 23: Photographic Media, Techniques & Technology This unit aims to extend learners’ ability to select and visually record from a range of sources in order to communicate information to different audiences, using appropriate presentation methods and for a range of specific purposes.
Scenario: You have experienced a range of photography during the course of your study. You have experienced a range of locations, tried different approaches in the studio as well as experimenting with a range of techniques including HDR and techniques such as light painting. For this assignment you will be given a short timescale to create images for a client. You will need to research and plan very quickly in order to make a presentation on your ideas. You will then be given some dates in which to create the images and a final deadline for the project. Success is dependent on both your organisation skills as well as the ability to create good work in a short timescale.
The Brief You have been asked by the college to create fashion images to be presented at the Fashion show and/or in your portfolios.  The photographs are to be used for a display at the Fashion Show at the college and in publicity material thereafter. You will need to engage with the process, plan and produce the images accordingly. This will involve research and planning, meeting with fashion students and agreeing the scope of the project. It may also include making test images to practice some techniques e.g. flash on location. You will need to present your ideas  where you will need to outline your ideas and agree dates for the photo-shoots and the final submission of your project.

Task 1	Proposal	Completion Date: March 27th
·         Initial ideas: Area for development (what you are going to photograph and why),Location recce, plans, ·         Research: Style of photographs to be taken ·         Plan: Plan your location photos – this will include proposed dates for your photoshoots as well as contingency plans for poor weather, illness etc ·         Present: Pitch your idea to the clients. (U31: P1, M1, D1, P2, M2, D2  – U1:  P1, M1, D1, )
Task 2	Production	Completion Date: 15th May for the photoshoot, 12th, 13th June for the Fashion show
·         Production: Take the photographs, ensuring that the photos are well exposed, balanced for colour, sharp and well lit (where applicable) ·         Computer – Photoshop etc  - use the software to finalise the images (U30: P2, M2, D2, – U1:  P2, P5 )

Task 3	Presentation	Completion Date: 12th, 13th June and final exhibition (TBA)
·         Discuss the work you have created, relate it to the images you have researched and used to present your ideas ·         Describe and evaluate your working practices, identify areas which could be improved (U30: P4, M4, D4  – U1: P3, P4)

Assignment evidence		Tick when complete
Task 1	·         Proposal -  This includes picture research, location recce, floor plans, shooting plans, equipment lists etc.
Task 2	·         Production: take the images agreed to negotiated timescale
Task 3	·         Presentation: of the images and the process. Discuss and evaluate the processes you have used to create your images
All of the above Tasks will provide the necessary evidence for the units listed below as outlines in the Tasks section:

Unit 31: Specialist Location Photography

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that you are able to:	To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, you are able to:	To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, you are able to:
P1 categorise different types of specialist location photography	M1 compare different types of specialist location photography with reference to typical locations	D1 evaluate different types of specialist location photography with well-documented reference to typical locations
P2 present ideas for specialist location photography	M2 present developed ideas, for specialist location photography which are planned effectively	D2 present innovative and comprehensively planned ideas for specialist location photography
P3 produce specialist location photographs that realise planned intentions	M3 produce specialist location photographs which are planned effectively	D3 produce imaginative specialist location photographs which fully realise planned intentions
P4 review and describe own working practices.	M4 justify ideas and working practices.	D4 evaluate ideas and practices

Unit 1: Visual Recording in Art & Design

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that you are able to:	To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, you are able to:	To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, you are able to:
P1 identify primary and secondary sources for recording	M1 research and respond to independently selected sources, consistently showing effective visual recording skills	D1 demonstrate independence, innovation and individuality in evaluating and using sources, integrating visual recording skills and in-depth understanding in communicating information
P2 record visually	M2 show an individual approach to communicating, comparing, illustrating and expanding information and presenting work in a coherent and appropriate creative format.
P3 discuss visual recording in others’ work
P4 review own visual recording
P5 develop visual recording to produce effective outcomes

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