Aim of shoot 2:

In this shoot I want to improve on shoot one. In my shoot one aim I mentioned that I only wanted part of the face illuminated, and the rest in darkness. The results of this aim failed and I wasn't able to capture the emotional relationship I felt is important for success of the shoot. In shoot two I will create complete darkness and direct the natural light to the correct area so that the side, and only the side, of the subjects faces are illuminated. In this next shoot I will change my subjects, to ones with more similar face and more similar, interesting hair. This is because this is one real similarity that both looks similar and also when hit with the correct light gives of a really gracious feel. If this aim is done properly the results will be what I want, to capture both similar facial expressions and features, and also two people which would be having the same thoughts and feeling.

Aim of shoot 1: Pairs

The aim of this shoot is to encompass similarities between two people. I want to capture both similar facial expressions and features, and also two people which would be having the same thoughts and feeling. The two subjects will both be wearing the same, dark clothing. The articficial lighting in the studio will be off and I will only using natural light coming in through a window and hitting the two subjects side on. This will only illuminate one side of each subjects face, leaving one side darkened, hidden and leaving the audience unsure of the subjects full personality.

Damien Blottiere

Damien Blottiere's work involves using a unique technique, combining both photography and collage making. This approach allows the audience to view not just one side of the subjects face or body, but more angles, granting a more complete and full image of the model.

Some of his work is portraits form chest up, where other, more complicated pieces involve the full body, head to toe. 

His work is becoming increasingly popular, as it is a new approach, which as mentioned earlier, allows for a more complete image.

 

Each image has its own individual feel, created by the lighting, size of the cut out and the subjects appearance. This one of a male subject, emits an aura of power and confidence, this feel is created by a number of means. The male character is placed in the centre of the frame, he is standing up straight, with the slightest of side on poses, but his head stays centred , with his eyes directed straight towards the photographers lense, which gives of a strong tone of confidence and dominance. The background is white, which allows the subject to stand out and directs all focus on him, adding importance. Upon observation the garments that the subject is wearing seem to be of a high quality, probably expensive, once again implying the power and wealth of the individual.

However there is a second portrait underlayed in this image. This second picture is darker, which suggests that the male subject has a 'darker side' within his confident personality. Something that he may want to be hidden, hence it is underneath the more positive portrait.