Unit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice

Research of other photographers work (P1, M1, D1)

Photographer: Karina EibovaPaste 6 images here include the name & date of image

Theme or focus of imagesWhen I was researching these photographs witch a photographer took. I found that he gave each photo a meaning. Each crystal represents a different mood of part of the earth. For example the photograph of the red crystal represents 'Stoned Love' which means as you read, love. Another crystal which is different shades of blue and purple represents the sea and water. I think by each photograph having a meaning behind it is a good factor to include in photography as it relates to a wide audience, different people may relate to a certain crystal more than another. Also crystals are used in general to create calmness and cleanse the soul. It’s obvious the main focus of these types of photographs is the crystals. As that seems to been the dominant and only image within the frame. The theme of these photos would be emotions, nature and life. As the images to me are

presented as strong and bold, through how they look and what they mean. Lots of colours and shapes have been used which makes each photograph unique and have their own individual beauty.CompositionThe composition in each photo taken Is very similar almost the same. As the photographer wants the audience to focus on the dominant image she includes nothing else in the frame. Just a bare and minimal background draws attention to anything that includes brighter colours in the frame. Almost every single photograph is closely shot, so the detail shows within each crystal. This is the best shot to use as the image is clearer and we recognise straight away what the photographer is trying to set out attention on.Techniques usedThese photos have been made to look sharpened. This is an easy effect to achieve and can be used on software such as photo shop or even online editing websites. The sharpness of the photographs makes them look more clear to see, and a higher quality on a whole. The photography has also almost dragged colours into each other, as they look almost melted or connected. This could also be achieved on Photoshop and requires skills and knowledge of the software to achieve this pretty effect.

Strengths & WeaknessesIn my opinion these photographs are very inspiring as each photo has a meaning behind it, which a wide range of audience would relate to. They all have a strong theme which is emotion, nature and life. All strong factors within our world. The photographer also uses a drastic amount of colour, different shades and tones seem to create a more enticing look on the photos. To make a slight change I would maybe put description In small font want the meanings are of each photo. So the audience know without having to research. The photographs create a very isolated feeling, as the crystals are alone nothing is beside them. This is a strength as again it’s a strong emotion to include in photography.