Research Log - Charlie Waite

I chose Charlie Waite's Photography because he used a wide variety of formal elements in his work, from colour to lines to tone. I really enjoy his photography because it is very colourful and bright.  Waite's uses a lot of pattern and shape in his photograph which makes his photography stand out among the rest.

I like this photograph a lot because of the way lines and colour are used. The converging lines that lead up to the focal point makes this image have a unique look to it. The complimentary colours in this photograph makes it pleasant to look at and the use of colours makes the image very pretty and colourful.

I bold orange colours in this image, makes it stand out. The rule of thirds composition give the image a more dynamic effect. Although there is a lot going on in this photograph, it doesn't look messy, this is because of the similar colours used and the patterns in the image are shown in layers.

This is probably my least favorite photograph because of the dull colours used, although the composition is very good as depth is used to show the entire subject of the image. I like the way the image is split in to two section; the sky and the field. 

In this photograph the colours make it stand out as the pretty, delicate colours draw the viewers attention to the image. Formal elements such as depth and reflection are used in this image. 

His photography influences me because of the range of formal elements he uses without ruining the images.

Overall, I really enjoy Charlie Waite's photography because of all the formal elements used and the photographs he captures are very artistic.

Research Log - David LaChappelle

I chose David LaChappelle's photography because it uses a wide range of formal elements, such as colour and depth. He is an American commercial photographer. I enjoy his work because is it very original and it sends a message but in a humorous way. The colours and patterns that he uses are very bright and bold which makes his work stand out. His photography influences me because he shows you can take bold photographs whilst still showing a message and creating an interesting photograph.

I like this photograph because it is very unique and a bit random, formal elements such as depth and colour are used, which gives the image a 3d effect. The contrast between the destroyed background and the woman makes this photograph stand out.

In this photograph, formal elements such as depth, colour and pattern are used. This image is very unique and not like anything I have seen from another photographer. The image is bold and bright which makes it stand out among the rest and it seems like this photo is sending an in-depth message.

The contrast between colours in this photograph makes the image stand out; the destroyed background is contrasted with the bright and colourful outfits of the people. The image also shows depth which makes the image look 3d.

This portrait has formal elements such as colour and pattern. The contrast between the background and the focal point of the image makes the photograph stand out. Also, in this photograph, you can tell that the image has a deeper meaning.

Overall, I love David LaChappelle's work because of how interesting and quirky it is and how he uses the formal elements to show off his photography.

Research Log - Ross Hoddinott

I chose Ross Hoddinott's photography because it uses a wide range of formal elements, for example colour and depth. Hoddinott photographs nature and landscape, I find his work appealing because it uses bright and bold colours and the images are usually very simplistic so they are pleasing to look at. His work really influences me because of how he uses bright colour really well and his composition is very effective.

I like this photograph because of the contrast in colour and the simplicity of the image makes it pleasing to the viewer. The different between the white, light background compared to the bird, makes this photograph stand out.

The contrast in this image makes it stand out because of the different between the bright yellow flower and the metallic green coloured beetle. The patterns in this photograph also make it stand out because although this image is very simple, it attracts the viewers attention because of all the formal element used.

This landscape picture is my favorite out of all Hoddinott's work because of the use of colour. The background of the image is a pretty blue/purple colour which makes the photograph stand out whilst the foreground, which almost looks like a silhouette contrasts with the colours of the background.

I like this image because of the depth, the focal point of this image is very clear and central whilst the background, although you can still see it, is more blurred. 

Overall, I really enjoy Ross Hoddinott's work because it is very unique and he used the formal elements very well in his work.

Research Log - Adam Burton

I chose Adam Burton's photography because it has almost all of the formal elements in his photographs. His photographs show depth because they are landscape photographs, but they also show off form, color and lines which is a key part of the formal elements. I find his work appealing because it is very attractive and pretty to look at. Adam Burton's photography has influenced me because it uses basically all of the formal elements in a way that doesn't over complicate or make his photographs look bad.

I like this photograph because of the colour, it is very dynamic and it attracts the viewer to the photograph more, there are multiple formal elements used in this photograph such as lines, colour, depth and form.

The depth in this photograph is what stands out the most, that is why I like this photograph. The colours also compliment the photograph which draws attention to the viewer. Again, many formal elements are used in this photograph.

The use of reflection in this photograph makes it stand out. The colours in the photograph compliment eachother which makes the image more appealing to the viewer.

The dept in this photograph makes the image look more dynamic. I like this photograph because it looks mysterious. The formal elements in this photograph such as lines, colour, depth and form make this photograph look more 3d.

Overall I really enjoy Adam Burton's work because it is very influential and original and even though there are many landscape photographs, Burton stands out the most.

Research Log - Luke Stephenson

I chose Luke Stephenson's work because they are very simple yet quirky photographs. He uses formal elements such as color and lines in his work to emphasize the eccentricity of England. His work influences me because it shows that only one object in a photograph can make an effective photograph.

I like this picture because of the simplicity of it, the background goes with the focal point of the photograph and all the colours in the photograph compliment eachother.

The contrast between the background and the focal point of this picture makes the photograph look very dynamic, the image is very simple but it still is effective because of the formal elements used.

Formal elements are used well in this photograph, colour, lines and form are used which gives the image a more 3d effect.

I like these pictures because of how simple they are and how the background of these photographs compliment the birds in the photography. This image used a lot of formal elements such as line and colour.

Overall, I really like Luke Stephenson's work because of how he uses contrast between the subject of the image and the background.

Research Log

George Rodger

http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL53ZWR0

George Rodger is an English photographer, in his photography he mostly uses black and white in his images. Rodger's type of photography includes travelling the world, photographing animal life, rituals and way of life that exist in a close relationship with nature. George Rodger's photography can be used in this project because of his use of formal elements, form and tone as he plays around with shadows in his photography. I like his work because it has a deeper meaning to it.

Luke Stephenson

http://lukestephenson.com

Luke Stephenson uses a lot of colour in his photography, he also shoots very simple photographs with one of two objects in them. Stephenson's type of photography has very simple backgrounds and focuses on colour. His work can be used in this project because of his use of colour and lines in his images. I like Luke Stephenson's work because it is simple yet it still is nice to look at.

Mike Perry

http://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/mikeperry

Mike Perry does both simplistic photography and landscape photography. His landscape photography has the formal element of depth which is usual to the project we are doing now. On the other hand, Perry's photographs with simple background and one object in the centre of the photograph can also b useful to our formal elements project because it also shows depth as well and colour and shapes. I like Mike Perry's photography because he shoots a range of different types of photographs but they are all effective because of his use of formal elements.

Ed van der Elsken

http://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/edvanderelsken

Ed van der Elsken is a Dutch photographer who usually takes photographs of 'striking individuals' that he meets on his travels around the world, he has been to places such as Paris, Tokyo and Africa to photograph people in there everyday lives. His work goes well wight he formal elements project we are currently doing because he uses the use of form and colour. I like Ed van der Elsken's photography because he takes photographs of people in there everyday lives and makes it still look good quality and professional.

Adam Burton

http://www.adamburtonphotography.com

Adam Burton is a landscape photographer. He uses the formal elements of depth and lines which is usual to our formal elements project in which we are studying now. Burton tends to photograph dawn and dusk to show off the rich colours in his photography because he prefers to capture 'the moment' instead of using a lot of editing. I enjoy Burton's photography because of how dynamic the photographs are, and how the depth is shown to give the images a 3d effect. 

David Bailey

http://www.vogue.co.uk/person/david-bailey

David Bailey is one of the most famous fashion photographers in the world, he has photographed celebrities such and Johnny Depp. Mick Jagger and Michael Caine. Bailey uses formal elements such as form and lines in his photography. David Bailey most commonly uses black and white effects in his photography. I like Bailey's photography because it is simple yet effective, although quite a lot of his work is the same.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL53ZMYN

Henri Cartier-Bresson is a French photographer who usually shoots in black and white. His work is very helpful in our project of formal elements because he uses many different compositions and he also uses formal elements such as depth, lines and form. I like his photography because it is different and the black and white effect makes it more dynamic.

Brassaï

http://www.atgetphotography.com/The-Photographers/BRASSAI.html

Brassai is a French photographer, for his earliest piece of work, he went around Paris and photographed it at night. His work is helpful with the formal elements project because he uses form, depth and lines in his photography. I like his photography because it is different to others and his use of light in contrast to his black and white photography have a dramatic effect.

Matt Stuart

http://www.mattstuart.com/photographs/colour

Matt Stuart is a street photographer. His work is very useful in the formal elements project because he uses both colour and lines in his photography. I like Matt Stuart's work because its very unique and interesting to look at.

Line Thit Klein

http://lineklein.com

Line Thit Klein specializes in food, lifestyle and portraits. She uses a lot of colour, line and depth is her work which is why she is good for the formal elements project. I like her work because she makes everyday objects look interesting.

Terry Richardson
http://www.terryrichardson.com/archive/#/

Terry Richardson is an American fashion and portrait photographer. In his work he uses formal elements such as depth and tone. I like his work because is is very bold and detailed. He also makes the people he is photographing look 3d.

Ansel Adams

http://www.anseladams.com/

Ansel Adams is a landscape photographer, his photographs are most commonly 3d. In his work he uses almost all the formal elements, such as form, depth, and tone. I like his work because it is dynamic and bold, he also makes his images look 3d.

Helmut Newton

http://www.helmutnewton.com/

Helmut Newton in an Australian fashion photographer. His photographs are also usually black and white which give his images a more dynamic tone. The formal elements he usually uses in his photographs include depth and form. I like his work because he makes his work look more 3d and the colours he uses makes the images he uses look dramatic.

Anne Geddes

http://www.annegeddes.com/

Anne Geddes is an Australian photographer who is most famously known for photographing babies. In her photography, she uses formal elements such as colour and depth. I enjoy her photography because is it unique and also the way she uses colour, suits the theme of her photography.

David LaChappelle

http://www.davidlachapelle.com/

David LaChappelle is an American commercial photographer. In his photography he uses formal elements such as colour, depth and pattern. I love his work because not only does it send a message, it also also very humorous. The colours in his photograph are very bright and bold which makes his work stand out among the rest.

Mario Testino

http://www.mariotestino.com/

Mario Testino is a Peruvian fashion photographer. In his work he uses formal elements such as tone and form. I don't really like his photography because it is very plain and simple. Also I don't think that he uses composition well in his photography.

Charlie Waite

http://www.charliewaite.com/

Charlie Waite is an English landscape photographer. He uses formal elements such and line a depth in his photography. I enjoy his photography because it is different and he uses the formal elements very well in his photography.

Ross Hoddinott
http://www.rosshoddinott.co.uk/

Ross Hoddinott is one of the UK's top wildlife and landscape photographers. He uses a lot a formal elements in his photography such as lines and depth. I like his photography because of the fact he not only photographs landscapes but also other natural things such as insects and other nature objects. He uses a wide variety of colour and lines to make his photographs stand out.

Colin Prior

http://www.colinprior.co.uk/

Colin Prior is a landscape photographer. He uses formal elements in his work such as lines and depth. I enjoy his work because it is different as he uses rule of thirds in a lot of his work. Also the backgrounds of his work are very effective as they compliment the foreground of the image.

Helen Dixon

http://www.helendixonphotography.co.uk/

Helen Dixon is a landscape photographer. She uses almost all the formal elements in her work such as colour and depth. Dixon uses colour very well in her photography as all the colours she uses compliment each other. I like her photography because it seems like she uses colour as her main theme and she uses colour very eel in her work.