Statement of Intent Unit 305 Photo Image Capture Theme – Landscape Water / Rivers Frances Ramsay
Professional Application of the photography to be undertaken • • • I intend to do Landscape Photography Specifically water, involving Rivers I aim to show movement in the water I shall be using slow shutter speeds Locations are weather dependant
Reasons for selection of theme • To pose a challenge to myself by using slow shutter speeds • To take my self out of my usual genre of Street Photography • I aim to reproduce some inspirational images from my researched photographers
The photo imaging equipment & medium • • • Fujifilm X – E 1 camera body Fujifilm XF 18 -55 mm kit lens f/2. 8 -4 mm Hama Star 63 Tripod San. Disk 32 GB Extreme Plus Card Fujifilm NP-W 126 Lithium-ion Battery x 2 Fox Talbot Large Gadget Camera Bag
Techniques used and how they will help convey the visual message • • The Rule of Thirds Background/foreground Leading lines and curves Straight lines Diagonal lines Aperture for desired depth of field Set ISO to 400
How light quality can be used to help convey the visual message • • • Using available light in the shooting conditions Shoot in low light for more dramatic results Determine the lights direction Look at shadows created by the light Use sunlight to create different colours – either sunrise or sunset
Risk and Health & Safety considerations • • • Perform a Risk Assessment Address manual handling aspects Ensure safety equipment is present Check weather conditions prior to shoot Maintain personal saftey