Tues 8.8.09 - BUNGENDORE & BRAIDWOOD

BUNGENDORE

BRAIDWOOD

Stephen Best - Macquarie Editions

(02) 4842 2976
0403 079 145

23 Elrington St, Braidwood NSW 2622

www.macquarieeditions.com.au

I enjoyed meeting Stephen Best. Joselyn & I got the privilege of going into his studio 1 on 1 with him and we were shown the many types of quality papers he has to offer. After viewing some of his printing techniques with different printers, inks and on some examples of different types and qualities of papers, I was amazed at some of the end results. I will defiantly consider dealing with Stephen in the future in regards to presentation and quality in my own finished works and folios.

Proposal for Social Commentary Folio

After speaking with a fellow member of my gym who is blind, I decided to try my luck with doing my documentary series on her involvement within Fernwood. Having no sight on its own would be an extreme challenge but having the motivation to train at the gym on a regular basis is truly inspiring.

When Leonie started at Fernwood she weighed approx. 116 kgs, now at around 80 kgs I never fail to see Leonie in on at least weekly basis, committing to her workouts with her guide dog Buffy never far away.

With some major changes to the Belconnen bus interchange Leonie has mentally been quite unstable as of late. So for me to approach her and say she is such an inspiring person & could I please do this series of 6 images on her, she was very touched and quite willing.

My plans are to join her on a few workouts, individually & with her trainer, document her determination, the challenges she may have to face and her success along with the assistance she receives from staff & her guide dog.

Presentation Methods - Assignment #5 - The Second Coming

PERSONAL - Maternity Shoot

Constructive criticism & feedback would be much appreciated.

PHOTO PRAC - Julian Stevenson - Painting with light & Multiple Exposures.

Painting with Light

Playing around with 30second exposures, drawing with lasers,

small lights & experimenting with flashes.

Multiple Exposures

Playing with BULB and test firing studio flash.

Thanks to Jos for her wonderful modeling!

PHOTO PRAC - Belinda Pratten - Flash Tips

SPOT LIGHTING

FILL FLASH

Flash Exposure Compensation

I really enjoyed this short exercise & felt I learnt more quickly from hands on than I would normally pick up listening to an explanation of technique. I did struggle with exposure compensation though and would like to learn a little more just to be a bit more confident.

I feel Im really benefiting from working with Belinda in prac workshops such as this.

Thanks to Steve, Josie & Jeremy for being wonderful models, although some were unaware hehe!

PHOTO PRAC - Workshop #1 - Garema Place

1st attempt at street photography

Im pleased with the ideas I was exploring though I do have alot of learning to do.

Difficulties

Working with difficult lighting (Shade, Harsh Sunlight, A combination of both)

Fast sharp focusing (Alot of my images are soft)

Getting well exposed photographs (Detail in shadows & highlights)

Having the courage to approach people

Thing I'd do different

Shoot RAW

Remember to ask the models I did approach for their contact details (eg. Sign the release)

Explore the location a little more