crit response

Image 1
Here, the one-point perspective is working well. The lighting and position of the model are also working to my advantage. At first, my classmates didn’t realize the two figures in the image were the same person. After further inspection, they were intrigued to know how I created this image and what shutter speed I used. This image was interpreted as a death scene, suicide, or a haunting ghost. Since this was a response to the “crime scene,” prompt, my image was well interpreted. From here, a jumping off point could be creating “ghosts” of us by shooting people in different settings with the same eerie aesthetic.

Image 2
What is working in this picture is the contrast of my model’s face and clothes. Her outfit is very edgy and tough while her expression is relaxed and soft. Since she is dressed uniquely, this image was received as a fashion photo. It was mentioned that the whole dumpster should have been included in the frame, but I think it would take away from my subject. The dumpster in the background compliments the roughness of my model’s clothes, making the image complete. From here, more fashion photos with background matching the subject’s clothes could be created.

Image 3
The background and composition is working well in this image. It is interesting to see how the life behind my model is normal, engaging in every day activities. This image appears to be more like a snapshot, rather than a fashion photo. This was interpreted as an energetic girl rebelling against the camera by showing off her necklace. Combine with the previous picture; these images work well together, depicting the personality of my model. It was said that this photo could benefit from a crop since the eye has a hard time knowing where to look. From here, more fashion snapshots could be created in public settings.

Image 4
This image wasn’t interpreted as well as I had hoped. The lighting needs to be a touch lighter and I could have placed my light source in a different place. My models, however, are working well. The image with their eyes closed makes this set of photos appear as a silent movie or narrative. I wanted to mock photo booths, which was obvious to my viewers. From here, another photo shoot with masks could be created or more photos put together to make a silent narrative.