Photography and Digital Practises

Research I was a bit stuck after receiving feedback on my first shoots as I had no other ideas of where to go. I decided to read an academic article to see if I could gain some inspiration from some real life theory. - "Self-monitoring and impression management involves attentiveness to social situations and the ability to monitor and manipulate one's own behaviour to create favourable impressions in a given situation (Snyder, 1974)" (Hellmann 18). "Perfectionistic self-promoters might promote a version of themselves that is flawless and focused on the positive aspects of oneself when interacting with others. By displaying a version of the self that is flawless and competent, individuals attempt to gain admiration and respect from others. The perfectionistic self-promoter presents him or herself as capable, moral, socially competent, and absolutely successful in every aspect of life (Hellmann 18). "In many of life's interactions, individual might try to cont...

 Edits These were the others photos from my first photoshoot that I have now edited. I really like these photos but I definitely would prefer to see them in the studio maybe with bigger glasses so that there is more water effect and less of my flat in the background! Feedback The photo with the glasses of water don't speak to the topic, it is difficult to get the point of the image without me explaining it. Also the mirrors speak more to a perception of self which is not exactly what I'm going for either.  - could use a phone to show the digital space - smooth retouching of face to show that the image is not real - it is okay to take one photo and have it stand alone if the digital manipulation is enough (don't have to layer another image on top) - recreating instagram images, choosing ones that are not real at all - look at Hayley Morris-Cafiero's 'The Bully Pulpit' Pinterest is an okay place to start but it is important to remember that on Pinterest you get a ...

 Research Artist Models Tim Walker Tim Walker's style of photography is very out there. I love the way he challenges our beliefs and perceptions with every new photograph. He does this with funky angles, interesting clothes, hair, makeup and props, and by sometimes adding to the photo afterwards (such as rephotographing the image of Margot Robbie with an egg on top). The way he has rephotographed inspires me to try this technique with my own work because it can be so effective. Margot Robbie Los Angeles, USA W Magazine Volume One 2019 Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie Los Angeles, 2019 W Magazine Volume One 2019 Carey Mulligan Los Angeles, USA W Magazine Volume One 2019 Suzanne Saroff I actually found Suzanne Saroff's work through Pinterest and it immediately caught my eye. I love the way something we know is so quickly transformed into something weird and different, sometimes ugly, sometimes beautiful. These images are all part of the series 'Perspective'. Felicia Simion Feli...