Work Diary - Shape

In this photography session we photographed the formal element of shape. This was quite interesting topic because all objects contain shapes and we were able to show off these shapes in different ways. For example a photograph from a straight on camera angle/level may display the shape of a circle. However, if you begin to experiment with different angles (e.g. more side on) the circle can transform in to more of a oval. By taking several pictures from different angles of the same object, the shapes visible can be altered.

I believe this was my best photograph from the shoot due to the variety of shapes within the image; which are visible through the screws and the key hole itself. These shapes are effective through the use of the macro setting which enhances the focus of the camera to objects in a close range. Most of the shapes in the photograph are shown through dark areas in comparison to the sky blue colour of the surface, which therefore enhance and define the shape more effectively.

With this piece I had to face a challenge when taking it because when I uploaded it to the computer I realised that the camera angle which I experimented with wasn't very successful. In my opinion it doesn't live up to its potential to display the shapes of the squares/rectangles. However, after I realised this I went back out to the location and took the picture again from a more straight dead-on camera angle. I was then happy with the outcome as it reached my original intentions.

Progression:

If I was to shoot shape again I would try to take even more photographs of the same images but from different camera angles to allow different shapes to be formed. Also I would attempt to create pieces of work in the style of a silhouette. I can do this by allowing the objects in the foreground to be very dark in comparison to the background which will be much lighter and hold the most detail and colour. Another technique I could try would be to create different shapes through organising/placing items in certain ways.