Bibliography

Bibliography

1. Clare Barboza, 2008, Clare Barboza, Viewed 22 March 2010 http://www.clarebarboza.com/
Clare was a wedding photographer / turn food photographer. Her work is mostly editoral work. Her work is done with soft light that gives you the feeling of a relaxed Sunday at home with the food. Light is beautiful and composition is strong.

2. MacMillan, N, (ed) 2000, Gordon Ramsay a chef for all season, Quardrille, London
This book is a cook book by Gordon Ramsay. He is a head chef that worked in London and the book was used for the photography that is in it and also the way in which the photographer had photographed the preparartion of the food and plus parts of the book has photographs with raw produce. It is really a good visual book.

3. Moran, M,(ed),2006 , Michael Grecco Lighting and the dramatic portrait, Watson –Guptill publication, New York
Michael Grecco's book on Lighting and Dramatic Portrait is a guide on how and what to think of when you are photographing portraiture. With helpful tips on how he got that great shot of the celebrities. It also has a run down on things to think about, like location, make-up, sets and letting go. This is how he says to be creative and conceptualize your work.

4. Photography: Architectural [Part of a special issue on 2009 photography and illustration awards]. Applied Arts v. 24 no. 3 (May/June 2009) p. 89-90 http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxy.cit.act.edu.au/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.42
This is an article that shows you the different styles of photography and the ability to show off the modern architecture that is being built in todays world.

5. Recher, U, 2000,Light architecture, Switzerland
This book is by Urs Recher, which is designed to help you, as a photographer, to think outside the box when it comes to studio lighting. It contains lots of lighting diagrams and this is to show how he prepared the lighting in order to capture the image on the page. Also, he helps you understand how light will work and how you can be creative with it. There are great portraiture lighting techniques to be used here. It’s like you’re at a seminar with him.

6. Steven Back2007, Steven Back, Viewed 22 March 2010 http://www.steveback.com.au/
Steven Back is mainly an architecture photographer who has done a lot of advertising campaigns for hotels and hospitality and apartments. He’s work is very clean and eye catching. He is based in Sydney, but he also works overseas in many different countries like Dubai. His work is very inspirational.

Images I Don't Like

The posing of the model and the skinniness of the model are not ethical, as she looks like she is starving. What are we selling in this shot? Clothing or unhealthy, skinny bodies, which are the only ones that could fit into these outfits. I think someone should buy her a burger!

Clement K (ed),Vouge Austraila, March 2009,page 200,New magazine.

These images are shot in the middle of the day. The sky is blown out and the outside siting area is under the hot sun and so it is not inviting at all.

Dawe-Zoiti J (ed),ScoopTraveller,Decmember 2006 - June 2007, page29, Scoop publishing

This image makes it look like the photographer was in a hurry. It is shot in the middle of the day and it therefore makes it hard to make out that the place has a pool at the front of the house. Hard light on the front of the house does not make it look inviting at all - I hope they can sell it. This photo has done no justice to the house.

Dawe-Zoiti J (ed),ScoopTraveller,Decmember 2006 - June 2007, page33, Scoop publishing

There are a few things in the photograph that are very distracting. The first is the big window in the back and the lack of light on the actual food. I would have thought having a beautiful big light source like this window, that you would use it to improve the photo and not detract from the photograph. The form of the wine glass is missing and this is the second thing that I look at after the window. Where did the top of the glass go?

Jenkins J (ed),Delicious, August 2009, issue85, page 76, ABC magazines.

What is this and why are there so many dark spots on the chrome object? I really cannot understand what it is that has been photographed. There are no lines to indicate at all what this is. The photo is too dark. The use of lighting could have been done much better to bring out the object.

Clark D (ed) Vogue Living, Issue May/June 2008, page 187,New magazine

Images I Like

These are the images below:

These are five photographers that I have found and have been following for a while now. They are all very different in style and approach to their photography.




Quintina Bacon


I love this image - its so fresh and appetising. A different angle of view shows the main parts of the dish. Side lighting helps lift the foam sauce. The colours are rich and eye pleasing.

Claudioe Dinger

Claudioe's work is very different and quite unusual in the way that he uses tilt shift to show the the focus point of interest, but the 'blur' part of the image adds depth to the photo, giving you a strange connection with the subject. I really enjoyed the different technique used here. It was a good to see that he is breaking the rules and being creative and exploring the possibilities. I like this way of thinking. The same with his city scape, making the shot more interesting with the use of peoples heads, which are mainly in the bottom of the shoot. Very wierd composure, but i find that it draws me in to engage with the image.

Marco Grob

Wow Marco!

The images that Marco is producing are high end celebrity portraits.

The lighting and expressions that are in the photos are so powerful. Most of his portraits are of the head and shoulders and this is where he really creates the mood in the shot by getting the best out of the model and combined with dramatic lighting to produce an outstanding portrait.

Love his work.

David Burdeny

I love the work of David Burdeny. His images are just so majestic and the tones in the photos are very soft and almost delicate. I also find that his composition with the horizon works well with the long exposure. Looking through his website, it is just amazing that he shoots most on 4X5.

Tim Griffith

This is the guy that I would love to work for. I really enjoy his Architecture shots. His work is very inspirational. The surreal building invites the viewer to engage with the lines, shape and curves that is created by the light, texture and perfect composition .

Dominik Alves

I found this guy, Doninik Alves, the other day. My first impression of his work is 'wow' - the architecture is right up my alley. Lots of lines in the images that grab you straight away, but the more I looked at it, the the less striking I found it. The images do not contrast enough so it looks flat. I found the same thing with the portaits.

Semester 1 of 2010

Well, I am back to work. The rest is over and it is time to get your ass into gear as it is game on!!!!!

Good to be back and looking forward to the tasks at hand. I have found 1 of the 10 images that we have been asked to find. It is by Micheal Grecco. This portrait of Kate is striking beautiful. The colour and the swirls in the eyes really captivate you and the sharpe shadow under the nose helps highlight her beauty spot. This is well lit in order to bring out the best in Kates facial features.