Edinburgh College

HN1 Photography

Unit Evaluation 

Summative Assessment

Name: Jill Barnett

Class Group: B

Unit: Architecture

 

Introduction

The briefs were as follows;

Interior Architectural Image

The Interior I chose was Kilberry Bagpipe makers. I was using this for my Corporate and thought it would also be ideal for the interior image, I like the contrast in the warm toned flooring and the cool tones outside the window. The challenge there is it is narrow and not deep but has very high ceilings and I wanted to capture the writing at the top of the windows. It is also a mixture of lighting – natural daylight, tungsten lamps and fluorescent strip lights further back. I think it is an interesting image with plenty to look at and it’s a well used workshop with very old tools and machinery so I think it works. The whole place was interesting to shoot.

Interior Architectural Image forming part of a set of four images with a Still Life image and two Portraits. Commissioned by a magazine.

This was shot in the Commercial Pub in Larbert. It was shot with window light, tungsten light and fill flash to light up the stools around the right hand side of the bar. The room itself is really small and I was in the wee entrance hall to take the photos and I took them as wide as I could without getting the doorway and things in the shot. I like the image as I think the Pub looks good in it. The owners are family and I know they were pleased with it too.

Architectural Exterior

A long exposure here of the SECC. I took it as the sun was going down. I bracketed and took around five shots to get the river light enough and not burn out the highlights on the building. I think I probably could have lightened it further.

Architectural Exterior to be integrated with Portraiture, informed by a fashion brand of your choice

This was inspired by Burberry. I have always loved Burberry as a classic British brand. I shot a building just of George Square in Glasgow. I hadn’t planned that but as soon as I seen the big gates and the interesting details behind and surrounding them I was drawn to it. The colours in the shot really lend themselves to a Burberry advertisement.

Creative Interpretation of an Architectural Exterior

This was taken at Rosslynlee Asylum in Roslin. I thought the building was different as it was almost like a long hut but when you went inside it feels like it goes on forever. This shot I like because it is a funny shaped building and you can see where it has a couple of turns. I like the specific angle I shot it at with leading lines, the creepy windows and it’s still quite light and soft tones, a lot of mid tones which is unusual as mines usually have more on the dark side.

Positive Aspects

I like Architecture, especially if it has something quirky, maybe a lot of shiny details or a cool reflection in the windows. Or something like a random open door when everything else is uniformed. Thats what works in the last photograph, the open windows pulling you in, intriguing, and it’s what I like about Kilberry too. The rough, take it as you find it nature of a workshop. A lot of dirt and signs of hard graft make it more interesting. These are my two favourite images.

Areas for Improvement

I over processed the Clyde Armadillo looking back on it. I have a tendency to go a bit dark on my images I think (hope) I am getting better as I am really trying to get away from that. I know myself but still seem to do it.

Evaluation of Learning

I spent a while on the Armadillo walking up and down the river to get the best angle. I think I filled the frame a little much I could have left a bit breathing space at the edges. That and the over processing as mentioned above are points to keep in mind for future. I also learned to plan for extra time should things go wrong etc. In the pub I went way before opening in the morning thinking I had more than enough time to shoot however I was still working as it was opening, mainly due to the lighting kit taking time to set up in various places.