statement of intent
For this project I am going to focus it on surrealism and the supernatural. I really like the idea of this because I can show my creative side by experimenting and coming up with insane ideas. A large part of my project is going to be based on photoshop. I am planning on using it to elevate my images to make it really stand out.
My first shoot is going to be on supernatural. I want to give powers to create an eerie illusion which is quite wonderful. I need to have a model to create this effect, I am going to use a variety of photography techniques such as deep depth of field, aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
The photographer I will follow to inspire my work is Erick Johannson. His style is unique, innovative and mesmerizing. The use of photoshop he portrays is special. I plan on adjusting his style to match my photography. Out of all the photographers I researched, his work sparked ideas in my mind. The composition of his images are his greatest asset.
To convey progression through my work, I plan on implementing humans or objects to be my main focus point. This
My first shoot is going to be on supernatural. I want to give powers to create an eerie illusion which is quite wonderful. I need to have a model to create this effect, I am going to use a variety of photography techniques such as deep depth of field, aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
The photographer I will follow to inspire my work is Erick Johannson. His style is unique, innovative and mesmerizing. The use of photoshop he portrays is special. I plan on adjusting his style to match my photography. Out of all the photographers I researched, his work sparked ideas in my mind. The composition of his images are his greatest asset.
To convey progression through my work, I plan on implementing humans or objects to be my main focus point. This
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL/illusions
This project is all about thinking outside the box, creating an image that is weird and wonderful. Using creative ideas to create a masterpiece. All the pictures are almost supernatural and uncommon, It plays tricks In the mind of the audience. Confusing yet brilliant. The path I am following is a superhero/supernatural theme. I have found inspiration from creative photographers who do this for a living.
salvador dali
On this image I can see a clock that is shattered, it looks like the clock is almost melting off the table. The numbers are sliding off and so are gold framing around the clock. This image is weird and wonderful because it is creative and does'nt reflect modern art. It is is unique and it is pleasing to look at. In my opinion this picture is confusing and it is really odd.
The picture is really creative and good but you have to think twice when you're looking at it. I can use mirrors as my weird and wonderful theme . The background is beautiful but it doesn't really go with the location. It is weird how there is a random clock and table in a open area .He uses a effective composition which is a edge of a cuboid. Salvidor Dali had a obsession with melting clocks because it gives persisstence of memory to a darker meaning.
The picture is really creative and good but you have to think twice when you're looking at it. I can use mirrors as my weird and wonderful theme . The background is beautiful but it doesn't really go with the location. It is weird how there is a random clock and table in a open area .He uses a effective composition which is a edge of a cuboid. Salvidor Dali had a obsession with melting clocks because it gives persisstence of memory to a darker meaning.
christopher mckenny
Christopher Mckenny's surreal photographs are disturbingly beautiful, His photos are haunting. He takes his photos in the middle of the woods,corn fields, lakes and creepy roads. His pictures are very Gothic. Every time I see his pictures, It sends a shiver down my spine. He uses props to match his theme, perfectly positioned and executed.
This is my favorite picture he has taken because it has a deep message. The mother is burning the babys stroller. The picture is taken on a deep depth of field, the background is mysterious and creepy. The photographer uses rule of thirds to capture the audiences eye, the stroller is on the power spot.
The colour red stands out and it conotates blood and darkness. The picture is really scary, very gothic. This picture is apart of surrealism. This picture is taken from a humans eye view. The composition is perfect because it has a terrifying atmosphere. The lighting is bright but not over exposed. In my opinion this image is perfectly executed, I love the theme and the horror factor of it. He uses props to elevate his photos to another level.
The colour red stands out and it conotates blood and darkness. The picture is really scary, very gothic. This picture is apart of surrealism. This picture is taken from a humans eye view. The composition is perfect because it has a terrifying atmosphere. The lighting is bright but not over exposed. In my opinion this image is perfectly executed, I love the theme and the horror factor of it. He uses props to elevate his photos to another level.
erick johansson
Erick Johansson's uses illusions to trick the mind of the audience, his photos are brilliant yet you are confused when you're looking at them. His editing skills are simply magnificent, so are his photographs. He uses the beautiful environment to create something amazing with photoshop. He takes pictures of the world most beautiful locations and turns it into a illusion. He has unique idea for photographs which any other photographer has.
This is my favourite picture because i love the idea, he uses electricical wires to make it look like guitar strings. His photoshop skills are fantastic. He took this picture on a deep depth of field and he used a normal speed shutter speed. This shot is taken somewhere in the woods. The lighting is very bright in the top right corner of the picture.
I really like this picture because It is unbelievable, this picture is really creative and unique, his pictures are out of this world. You can also see the man is holding a ginormous guitar puck. He walks the extra mile to make his photograph the best it can possibly be. The large guitar looks so real, it makes the picture almost real. He took this picture in clear day light.
I really like this picture because It is unbelievable, this picture is really creative and unique, his pictures are out of this world. You can also see the man is holding a ginormous guitar puck. He walks the extra mile to make his photograph the best it can possibly be. The large guitar looks so real, it makes the picture almost real. He took this picture in clear day light.
Ben hiene
This picture is amazing because the animals looks so cute together. This picture was taken on a shallow depth of field on a high aperture. The background on this picture isnt very interesting. His photos are unique because he uses art aswell as his photographic skills. He positioned the paper perfectly so It looks like a part of the puppy. the focus point is right in the middle of the photo. He does not use the rule of thirds in this picture. The lighting isn't dark but it isn't too bright at the same time. The composition is very simple. The picture looks slightly cropped so the background is kept minimal. The puppy's eyes also makes the picture hard hitting because the focus is kind of on its eyes
shoot 1 plan
For my first shoot, I am going to try to create a man with unnatural powers. My idea is to make my model hold fire out of his hands. This photo would take a lot of time to edit. If this works, It will look creepy yet entreating. For the background, I am going to look for a mysterious location where a supernatural person would be at.
For the photoshopping process, I need to find the perfect fire picture that will look realistic on the models hands. Also I need the perfect picture that goes with my idea. This links into surrealism because it is weird and wonderful. This will develop my ideas because my first shoot will start off strong with a good challenge/idea.
For the photoshopping process, I need to find the perfect fire picture that will look realistic on the models hands. Also I need the perfect picture that goes with my idea. This links into surrealism because it is weird and wonderful. This will develop my ideas because my first shoot will start off strong with a good challenge/idea.
photoshoot 1
photoshop process
I decided to choose this picture because it was the best one I taken. The lighting and the pose was perfect. The picture was taken in a alley way, The location was quite eerie. The composition was perfect in this photo aswell.
I found a good picture of a fire and it worked perfectly with my picture my best picture.
I dragged the picture of the fire over to the photograph. The fire looked pretty realistic but I had to make it even more realistic.
I toned down the lighting to make it more creepy. It also makes the fire look much more brighter. Also I cleaned the fire a bit to make it fit his hands.
Final piece
Evaluation of my first shoot
Overall my final piece was a success. I am really happy with the way the edited photo worked out. This was easily the hardest project I have photoshopped. This picture also suits the theme of my 'weird and wonderful' project. The hardest part of taking a good picture was to find the perfect location, the alley way we found was perfect. I may have made the picture a bit too dark but overall it has a creepy feel to it. For my next shoot I need to up my game by outdoing my first shoot. I need to be more innovative and creative for me to Improve. I need to be more weird and wonderful!
shoot 2 plan
I need to take pictures of a phone facing forward. I am going to manipulate the picture on photoshop and make it better. I am going to find a image on the internet that will make the phone look like its projecting a 3D image. The difficult part of creating this is to find the perfect picture online. The size of the picture has to be the exact size of phone. when photoshopping the image, I need to experiment with the phone by changing the colours and background.
This links to surrealism because at the end of this shoot, It will look very weird. I am going to change up all my shoots by changing topics. This will develop my ideas because when i finish this shoot, the idea could possibly help me in other shoots from now on.
This links to surrealism because at the end of this shoot, It will look very weird. I am going to change up all my shoots by changing topics. This will develop my ideas because when i finish this shoot, the idea could possibly help me in other shoots from now on.
photoshoot 2
Photoshop process
Final image
Shoot 3
My plan for shoot 3 is to be creative and experiment with an apple. Its as simple as that. I am going to find a small leaf that will stick to the apple. This idea is creative because it will look very confusing at first glance. This is my aim. To make this shoot easy yet effective.
On photoshop, I need to experiment with different filters and backgrounds. This idea links to surrealism because it is different and pleasing. This will show that I do research on all sorts of surrealist photographers.
On photoshop, I need to experiment with different filters and backgrounds. This idea links to surrealism because it is different and pleasing. This will show that I do research on all sorts of surrealist photographers.
photoshoot 3
worst photo
- This is my worst picture because I don't like the angle I took it from. The background Is also kind of blurry which I don't like. I took the picture close up which made it look ugly In my opinion.
best photo
This Is my best photo because It looks very professional. The photo was taken from the perfect angle, close up but not too close. I also used a white background. The leaf I picked nicely fit on the apple. I took the picture on a shallow depth of field and a high aperture.
Photoshop experimenting
I increased the saturation to make the photo have brighter colours.
FInal image
evaluation
In my opinion, the finished apple picture looks beautiful.The editing makes it look brighter in some areas of the apple. The background looks professional and clear. The picture looks golden at the top of the apple which makes it look nicer. Looking for a leaf that perfectly fits on the apple was kind of difficult, It took us a lot of time.
the picture was taken on a shallow depth of field and on a high aperture.
the picture was taken on a shallow depth of field and on a high aperture.
SHoot 4 plan
My plan is to use a tutorial to make a photo moving in photoshop. I am going to take pictures a of a cup of coffee and try to make the smoke. This idea is possible but it is difficult to create in photoshop. This shoot would be my best one as I will have to try my hardest in it. It will take a lot of time but I am ready for any challenging in photography as it will make my work better.
It may not be possible to create because in the tutorial, the person uses an upgraded photoshop software. This may make it difficult to follow it properly to create the best image. If this doesnt work i will need to come up with a new idea for this shoot.
Link:https://youtu.be/Lq6i-kBe2HM
It may not be possible to create because in the tutorial, the person uses an upgraded photoshop software. This may make it difficult to follow it properly to create the best image. If this doesnt work i will need to come up with a new idea for this shoot.
Link:https://youtu.be/Lq6i-kBe2HM
shoot 4
Photoshop experimenting
Firstly, I created the smoke with a white brush tool. Then lowered the opacity and formed it into a more smoke looking figure.
I warped the image so that its has the right shape.
final image
evaluation
Over the course of weird and wonderful, I have developed my ideas throughout this project. My incentive at first was to follow a direct theme of the supernatural. But My ideas were suddenly altered as I gathered new thoughts of different routes I could follow. I started to consider using objects to create surrealism rather than working with a model.
During this campaign, I derived many valuable skills such as using photoshop to manipulate images by converting them into something surreal. This allowed me to use a variety of tools to reach my final outcomes. I also understood the basis on how to find the perfect location for my photography. I finally learnt how to incorporate objects into my shoots by preparing them thoughtfully to finalise my images. My first shoot was highly successful due to the amount of effort it took. My second shoot required me to mainly focus all my energy into photoshop. My third shoot was simplistic yet it had to be perfect to express weird and wonderful. My final shoot needed me to take shoots as well as thinking about how to make it better on photoshop.
Christopher Mckenny was my inspiration throughout this project. His execution of photoshop truly helped me achieve my fetes during this campaign. Also, his vision for a good shoot allowed to broaden my perspectives on the photos I wanted to take.
Overall, this campaign was one of my favourites; It took a lot of thought and precision and thought which is why it was truly unique.
During this campaign, I derived many valuable skills such as using photoshop to manipulate images by converting them into something surreal. This allowed me to use a variety of tools to reach my final outcomes. I also understood the basis on how to find the perfect location for my photography. I finally learnt how to incorporate objects into my shoots by preparing them thoughtfully to finalise my images. My first shoot was highly successful due to the amount of effort it took. My second shoot required me to mainly focus all my energy into photoshop. My third shoot was simplistic yet it had to be perfect to express weird and wonderful. My final shoot needed me to take shoots as well as thinking about how to make it better on photoshop.
Christopher Mckenny was my inspiration throughout this project. His execution of photoshop truly helped me achieve my fetes during this campaign. Also, his vision for a good shoot allowed to broaden my perspectives on the photos I wanted to take.
Overall, this campaign was one of my favourites; It took a lot of thought and precision and thought which is why it was truly unique.