BrendanSolovey

Choice of Photographer: Robert Mapplethorpe- Robert Mapplethorpe is known for being a controversial photographer. In the 1980's his focus shifted to the black male and female bodies in New York City. I chose this photographer so that I could analyze his thoughts behind why he created these photos, as well as coming closer to understanding his intentions behind his seemingly racist photos.  

Direct Light ISO:400 Shutter Speed: 1/220 EV:0 Diffused Light ISO:400 Shutter Speed:1/220 EV:0 Light From the Front- ISO:400 Shutter Speed:1/220 EV:0 Light from the Side- ISO:400 Shutter Speed:1/220 EV:0 Light From Above- ISO:400 Shutter Speed:1/230 EV:0 Light from Below- ISO:400 Shutter Speed:1/367 EV:0 Light from Behind- ISO:400 Shutter Speed:1/40 EV:-1 When doing this assignment I found that my model and I prefer soft light. Hard lighting is great for wanting to see every detail of a persons face, skin, eyes, hair, and so on. Soft light gives a smooth and clean finished result. When playing with other directions of light I found it fascinating how the mood can shift so quickly. From the front it looks simple and governmental almost. That light direction leaves nothing to mystery. The side gives us shape and symmetry. The mood changes to an almost crime scene idea. This is used for a lot of television shows so that the audience can get a taste...

                                                                                                                   Complementary Color:                                                                          ISO:400                                                                 Shutter Speed: 1/350                 ...

                                                                     "Repetition"                                                                             ISO:400                                                                Shutter Speed:1/1000                                                               ...