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Multiple Flash Work Dairy

This is my first response to the technique multiple flash. In this example i have simple created a illusion in which there are two of the model which are facing each other. By using the black background i was able to keep continuity when changing the position of the model, this also helped in creating a contrast to ensure the model stand out even when the exposure is changing due to the adding of layers. The thing that i would improve on this photograph is the fact that in one of the shots the model face is not lit by the light as she had to face the opposition direction to achieve this photograph. 

This is my second response to multiple flash. In this photograph i wanted to create a repetition of the model across the composition. Again i used a black background to ensure all the light was on the model to create a good contrast between the model and the background as well as the different shots of the model. Also i had to correctly expose the light to ensure that each shot did not get darker which is something that can easily happen. The model face can be clearly seen in each shot however the one thing that i would change is the fact that body of the model overlaps in each shot which i see as a negativity to the overall photograph. 

Personal Shoot No.3 Work Diary

This is one of my photographs from my third personal shoot. The idea of this shoot was to advertise 'Magners' . I decided to use a black background as i felt that it look sophisticated as well as simple. This can be inferred that the drink alone is enough to explain the reason to buy it opposed to having a funky eye appealing background. I decided to include the apple as this is a key ingredient to the drink and also shows the freshness of the drink. When arranging the lighting i was able to manipulate the shape of the bottle in order to add depth which made the bottle appear 3D in the photograph. 

This is another one of my photographer for my third personal shoot. I decided to take this photo landscape to include more of the background. Even though that there is nothing exciting and special about the background, the pure simplicity of the photograph would appeal the audience and make them think about the simple ingredients within the drink therefore making them want to try it. Again i decided to include the apple as it made the photograph more interesting to look at oppose to it being just the 'Magners' bottle.

If i was to do this shoot again, i would like to focus on the actual drink itself apposed to the bottle. I can imagine doing this by photographing the drink being poured into an ice cold glass. This would create more diverse photographs and would entice the audience into wanting to drink it.

What influenced me to do this shoot
I was influenced to do this shoot from my previous shoot of perfume. This is due to me enjoying photographing the liquid or bottles with liquid in as i was able to experiment with lighting the liquid and the bottle.

As a result of this shoot i would like to continue to look at drinks as this is something which i am interested in as i am able to use different background to reflect the drink in a positive way.

Future Shoot
A future shoot that i would like to do is to look at photographing 'Smirnoff' as i feel this will be challenging as the bottle is transparent therefore i will have to look at different lighting. I would also like to look at using a more adventurous background in order to portray the drink as ice cold and refreshing. 

Personal Shoot No.2 Work Dairy

This is one of my photographs from my second personal shoot. The idea behind this shoot was to advertise a perfume which was very girly and feminine. Therefore keeping this is mind, i decided to start with a light pink background to match the pink tint in the bottle. I used the same colour as the surface for the bottle to sit on. By having to polystyrene boards i was able to create a white edge around the bottle to add depth to make it look 3D.  Also by having the lights on the bottle, a slight shadow has been created on the surface which i like as it adds to the 3D effect which i wanted to created. The thing that i would improve in this photograph is the brightness of the lid of the perfume as i feel this looks dull compared to the rest of the things in the composition. 

This is another one of my photographs from my second personal shoot. Compared to the other above photograph i decided to shown more of the background however still keeping the bottle of perfume in the centre of the composition to ensure that it is the centre of the composition. Again i used the same lighting as the one above creating the slight shadow to add a 3D effect which is supported by the white lines created by the polystyrene boards either side of the bottle. The thing that i would improve in this photography, is the line which established the background from the surface in which is bottle is one as i would like this to not be visible therefore creating a seamless background and surface.

If i was to do this shoot again, i would like to look at different colour schemes other than pink in order to explore in to how to light different coloured background to avoid any harsh shadows. I would also like to look at different lighting to the bottle itself to achieve different results. 

What influenced me to do this shoot
I was influenced to do this shoot when looking at my personal project image bank as i found many interesting example of commercial photographing involving perfume. Also i wanted to look at the different ways of editing the photograph as this was something which stood out to me when looking at other examples of perfume photographs. 

As a result of this shoot, i would like to continue to look at photographing products which contain liquid as i enjoyed experimenting with the lighting the bottle and the liquid

Future Shoot
In a future shoot, i would like to look at photographing liquid however through drink rather than perfume as i feel that i would be able to be creative with the background and lighting in order to reflect the type of drink i am photographing whether it be alcoholic or not. 

Multiple Flash Technique Page

How to do it:
 This technique must be carried out in the studio, preferably on a black background. 

1.   Format your camera and set the aperture.  Using the wheel on the back of the camera set the shutter speed to 'bulb'.

2. You need to work in darkness (no modelling lights on).  Use polystyrene boards to prevent or reduce light from the flash brightening the background.

3.  You must ensure that you hold down the shutter release while taking all the shots in your multiple flash image.  Get the models to move how you like after every time the flash button is pressed.  

Example:

Multiple Flash

Personal Shoot No.3