Final images chosen for LP task

Live at Leeds -

When starting with this cover the original cover is simplest cover I chose and with this it allowed me to produce an unique and interesting photo  I picked the indoor location barburrito that is in Leeds, this was because the title is to do with Leeds and this was an interesting location to photograph. I used natural lighting and I included a mirror in the image which reflected the light around the picture. My idea for my final outcome was to create an image that stood to the viewers My final image became what I wanted and achieved the look I wanted to capture. Using text to overlay on the image can show people what album I'm interpretation and the text adds another creative aspect to the image. This was taken in landscape format and was also taken at a low angle to allow for the mirror be the central focus. What I like about this image is that the green stands out and diverts the attention of the viewer.

Take a photograph -

This is very similar concept to live at Leeds as the title allows me to play around with the ideas I have.  I chose an image that stood out to me as artistic and unusual , this is why I picked the image that included neon lights as this aspect makes the image stand out. I added text on this image to enhance the effectiveness of the photograph , the only problem I have with this photo is that the text isn't as prominent as much as I would like it to be. Photographing this way allows people to imagine what the light text says and cropping like this allows the most interesting section the main focus for viewers. When on location I was scoping unique locations and this is how I achieved this photo. The original cover is taken from outside looking in which is why I wanted to do the opposite and shot inside.

Striped lines -

To represent my ideas for this cover I chose this image because of the lines that are in the background  however there is another image, the pop art image, this is because lines are used to create this image. For this photo I shot in landscape and and used photo-shop I added the paint onto the image to make it unique and interesting.  I only want certain colours to be shown so that they pop out of the picture. This is more of creative version of the original cover. For my final choices one of the reasons I chose this image is because the lines are very dynamic and the key to the image working, I added a filter to this image to make it have the vibe of the 80's which is something I achieved with this image. The filter also makes the modal look interesting and eye catching. I came across this location by walking around Leeds and thought it would be perfect to use for this cover.

A hard days night-

My original idea was to use many images and place them together on one page and recreate the cover in my own way however after trying this idea I figured out that it didn't work as it meant that each image couldn't be placed on the same page without reducing the attention of each image. So instead I decided to create one image with the same theme and impact, my final outcome was successful in this as its is creative and impacts the theme, there is also other improvements this change made, with this I was able to use an effect created with light and where the subject was , this allowed me to capture this image. This was taken from outside looking in the modal in the photo could barley hear me so he chose what face expression and where his head was. If I were to re-shoot I would try different angles and maybe give the modal more direction so that I could get more poses to create a range of images.

Band on the run-

I didn't go with my original idea as I thought a picture of a person's feet would represent what people use to run on. To achieve this photo I had to ask a person I didn't know if I could take their picture , they allowed me and I took this image. When editing I adjust the contrast and brightness to enhance the colour and make the image successful represent the decade. I wanted to go a bit more off broad when photographing this persons shoes, I picked them because there bright colour and interesting pattern attracted my attention. This is something I want to achieve with my photos. I did not allow myself enough time to try my original idea but I do like what I created with this image.

1-Dark side of the moon -

Here again I didn't go with my original plan but this made me create a more amazing image as I used a model to pose in between a door creating this illusion. I used the typography to my advantage to make the image look better and creating a theme that is connecting to the decade the original cover is from. For my image I didn't want much colour Placing the head in the centre makes it the main focus and what people's attention diverts to. I like this image as it has dramatic look to it and the subject in the photo is what makes the image what it is.As I tend to use Photoshop on the majority of my work and for this image I adjusted the contrast , changed the levels and applied other effects, this is something I do to improve my work. I spent a good amount of time with the model to take many photographs so that I could pick my favourites. For every one of my images I set my camera to the manual setting to achieve the best shots.

make it big

I purposely put the text to a small size to help emphasis the title of the cover and what I'm trying to say with the photograph. When out in Leeds I saw an attraction that struck me as big so I thought it would be perfect for the make it big album by Wham. Another image I used for my concept was a photograph of a figure from Fallout 4 where his thumb and head are big in size and make an impact on the image making viewers attention gravitate towards him. In the game it has a 80's vibe to it which is another reason I took this photo. I made the background black and white to make the colours of the figure stand out to make the image even more impactive with the concept.

Between the buttons - 

When photographing this image I wanted to create a oasis type of look and feel which is because when the rolling stones produced covers that included the band and this is something oasis has done with their covers. I followed my original however I did change what I used to frame the subject, I instead used plants and the sides of a couch. When editing this image I didn't want any colour to be more prominent then any other as I want the viewers to focus on the subject and not just one thing. To achieve this image I was photographing from an high angle using the format landscape and have a manual setting on my camera. The room I was in was well lit with artificial light produced by the light bulbs above me and the modal which allowed for the subject not to be surrounded or overwhelmed by shadows or darkness. The typography I've added improves the image as it adds an interesting focal point in the top of the image for viewers to look at and gain knowledge from. I dint plan for the match between the clothes on the modal to the couch as it was by accident which helped my image become more successful.

Leeds photo shoot

 Below are my edits I've created using photos from my Leeds photo shoot. I used photo shop to its full capability to achieve these photos, all these photos were shot on location in Leeds. I took the opportunity to go out on my own and photography my surroundings and people I saw, this allowed me to build up my confidence to where I asked people if I could take their photo. When photographing I made sure to everything was where I wanted it and made the subject be the focus of the image. I experimented with the formats I photographed in to achieve the best outcomes. When on location I had the albums I chose on my phone so that look at them and choose things that I think represent what decade the albums are from. This photo shoot was very fun and it was interesting to look at Leeds as a canvas where through my photos I could tell the story I wanted to. Music has influenced my entire life, I grew up listing to amazing artists such as the Beatles and The who, my love for music influenced my work which is why in Leeds is where I found most of the images I'm using for my final as many people have played here and there's no shortage of music in Leeds. I had a modal with me for the entire day , which is why he is in more then one image, when I was photographing I asked people if I could take their picture which is something I have not done before so this photo shoot has built my confidence which has improved myself as a photographer.  When interesting things caught my attention I would photograph them but I made sure to take photos of things that would be able to be made into a cover, which was very important for me. Photographing objects with vibrant colours helped make the images attractive, creative and able to represent the decades the albums are from.

Landscape

All the above images are to do with the landscape task and were taken in rural/ city / country side / residential.  I took these images during the day to show of the colour and beauty of the landscapes in my images. My favourite is of the men play croquet as it’s a well executed shot with a quirky subject.  I was very lucky to have sunny days to photograph on so that the subjects are highlighted so that I could capture the detail of each aspect of my images. What I found out that most of my landscape images include the colour green in at least one part of the image, which is especially shown in the countryside images, as the ground is covered in luscious grass which is a bright green.  When photographing the city the surroundings make my images have the opposite effect as the world in my photo is covered in concrete and people which can add interesting focal points thought the images.   Even though I like looking at landscapes that are created in the country side I don’t completely like photographing in these settings, this is because at times it can be cold, muddy and tiring, and however I do my best and stay so that I can achieve a perfect image. Every photo was taken with a manual setting so that while photographing I can have complete control. The reason I didn’t pick any of my landscape images for the covers is that to me none of them fit what I was trying to say with any of the covers,  plus I wanted an human interest in most of my final images which is why none of these image were chosen. 

First photo shoot during LP project

Pic one and two : This was taken just as the sun was setting and originally I wanted the modals head to be in front of the light but seizing the opportunity I took the photo. I like how the light has created a line going across the image and has created an interesting effect. Cropping the image shows me what the final image would look like which is helpful and gives me a better chance of picking the better image. Creating two versions of this image showed me which is better, the one below is in black and white because I wanted to add a creative aspect to my images. This was shot in manual setting with an average shutter speed to let in the right amount of light to create a effective image, even though I love how the sky looks on the above image I wanted to experiment and see how the image would look like in black and white. The effects are not exactly what I thought they would be but I like the way the image looks. The blue filter was not added in Photoshop and I didn't take the photo in any way to create this however it makes the image more effective and connects the viewer to the central focus to the sky, this creates a link in the image which the viewers follow. If I were to re shot I would take a few other shots where the modal is in different locations and try different formats and places I take the photo from , I could try being either above or below the subject. 

photo 3: I wanted people to create a story around this image this is why I photographed the modal in this way , to look mysterious and unknown to viewers. I used the lighting provided by the lamps hanging in the room behind the subject , I placed the subject here so that I could have the face in the shadows but I wanted the outline of the person to be prominent. I wanted there to be no object with a color that would divert the attention of the viewer, as I want the focus to be on the person , having an object with a vibrant color would fit into the theme I'm trying to create with this image. The contrast of the black and white adds to the effectiveness. This photo was sort of a quick grab , however I did place the person in this position to take this shot and create this effect. 

pic four, five, six: I applied many different filters to this image to create different outcomes and effects.  In this image I wanted the subject to be the main focus for these images as well as my other images. Again I wanted a mystery theme by surrounding and engrossing the subject in darkness and not show the features of the face. The effect on the photo above is to bring attention to the ceiling and what lines the light creates. i dint want the shadows to overwhelm the subject 

Album plan

Ideas for album cover    

live at leeds - The who 1970

As the cover is blank I could interpret it in any way and create creative fantastic images. There are many locations in Leeds which I could take my photographs in, such as the trinity center or the road that is located between the shops. For this photo-shoot I may use a person to add an interest and a link for the viewers. I may even use indoor locations to add a different lighting effect and showcase the inside of the trinity which is a popular location in Leeds. I plan to take to different type of photographs , one where the camera is pointed over the shoulder of my model and a couple where the person is in the centre and leeds is surrounding the person. I will defer between formats I use to achieve appealing images, the setting on my camera will be manual as this will allow me to fully control the image and the outcome. If I use a person in my images I don’t want the person to be the main focus, as I also want the surroundings to be what the viewers focus on as I want people to connect the person to the location. For this shoot I would like to create an establishing shot to advertise Leeds and create the illusion of a band touring and picking to play at leeds. I am not going to be trying to create a concert setting as I know it would be hard for me to do so I hopefully will create a kind of music video setting.  The original is not that effective as its very simple which means it's not eye catching  which is why I believe my interpretation will improve upon the original.This cover does not include any art or images which is why it doesn't represent the decade it's from, which is why when I create my own I will incorporate anything I can think of that comes from the decade of the 70’s.   

Take a photograph - Margo 1960

Again this is a simple and vague title and album cover, which allows me more creative freedom and the ability to create visually inspiring images. As there is no place mentioned in the title I again have more options, for this cover I may do all my other shoots and then at the end pick one of my photographs that I find appealing and use it for this cover. However I plan to do a separate photo-shoot so that I don’t have two similar covers. When on location for my other photo-shoots I will keep my eye open for anything that catches my eye and stands out to me. While photographing I will make sure to think of the end product which will be a 12 x 12 square and to make sure my images are successful I will make sure to capture and frame the photo in the best way I can. Using a manual focus will allow me to decide what's in focus and what's not, this will help me achieve what I think is a successful image. For this cover I will use bright and appealing colours that would attract viewers and make my cover prominent. Most album covers include a person(this is mainly the artist) and for this cover I will do the same to add human interest and continue the what most album covers do to be appealing and successfully.  I believe this album does slightly represent the decade as shown with the haircut on the person on the cover, there is nothing else on the cover that could showcase the style of the decade. This is an effective cover as it can make people think of the story behind the image and make people want to listen to the album. I think this photo was taken from the outside looking into the inside of a building, so to me it looks like a location shot. The lighting looks like natural day lighting and not artificial.

A hard day's night - the Beatles 1960

My plan for this album is to use sort of the same idea but use more than four people and place the people in different locations.  In my photos I will include lots of color and diversity to make each of my photos unique. I plan to include the pose used in the center on the top row as to create a link to the original album cover. Making two versions of this will allow me to see if either just showing the face is successful or showing the shoulders as well as the face makes the cover more successful.  As the original seems to have only two main colours showing I will include many different vibrant colours to attract the attention of the viewer. I plan to use the same number of people pictures used for this album, this will make people connect my work with the original piece. I want my album cover to have diversity and interesting images that make my final product more effective. Including diversity will also add a dash of modernisation which still keeps the theme of the decade but puts it in the today world. When photographing the people I will make sure to frame each person so that they fit into the square I will crop to place them on the cover.

Rolling stones - between the buttons 1960

This cover features a picture of the band which is why I could interpret it any way I wanted.  My idea is to either take a photograph between the buttons on someone's shirt and then take another photo to place in the centre to attract viewers. I could also take a photograph of an area between two objects and do the same same thing. I may use the same color scheme as on the original cover as to keep with the theme, however i may use a couple of vibrant colours to make my cover more interesting. As I don’t want to recreate the same cover as before I will not include people's faces or at least not close ups. I prefer the two objects idea as it will be easy to create and be more creative with. I may place something that is not meant to be there and I may place something that was originally there. Using the format landscape will allow me to showcase more of the area.  I will also use interesting objects in my photos to make the photos stand out. Most importantly I will make the image successful by making an appealing image for the cover I want to create. Again this was another photograph I believe to be taken outside and not in a studio, as most of the people are prominent in the cover I can not be certain of the type of location they are in, however I do believe it's some type of woods or forest type place. The two things that I think represent the decade are the clothes and the filter placed on the photo , which gives it a 60’s vibe. Even though the cover has a filter which some viewers may not like to me I thinks it’s still effective in many ways and would be attractive to viewers.  

Pink floyd - the dark side of the moon 1970

I may either pick a track from this album and interpret that, or either use what's on the cover and do it by using people to represent the lines coming out of the triangle in the centre. I may even use graffiti to create this effect as this would be easier to photograph and help people connect to the original cover.  I would be able to use people however it would require. As on the original cover a rainbow is shown I will hopefully include many of these colours to attract viewers. I will use the portrait format to be able to frame the objects in a square to fit for my album cover. When photographing I will make sure to get inspiration from the decade by placing the people I use in clothes that represent the decade, I will do this with every shoot.  Another idea I have is to use an object and create a shadow on one side and capture this in the image , creating the sense of a dark side. This will have to be round so that people associate this object with the moon. For this photo-shoot I would use natural light and the location somewhere in Leeds or Bradford, I will maybe pick a place where I could place the object against an interesting background. The simplicity of this cover makes it more effective and better at being eye catching. This cover has also become a very popular and easy to recognise image which makes the effectiveness increase.  I believe this image conforms to the abstract art as it includes a simple shape with other colours and shape included which people can interpret in their own way.  Along with the who’s cover this is very simple and doesn't showcase anything from the decade which the album comes from.  

Blondie - Striped lines 1980

This is a simple shot of the band against a striped background, this creates a link to the title, this is something I plan to do when I create my own interpretation.  However I will not use a group of people to create a generic band photo, I will maybe use one or two people for my cover and dress them in estrentic clothes to stand out against the background. The clothes I will pick out will be inspired by the decade and this will make people , when they look at the cover , to think of the original cover and the decade it's from. I may not use a striped background as to differ away from the original cover as to make my completely different album cover. Landscape would be the best format to use and when I’m photographing I will frame the the image perfectly, so that when I crop the image into a square the most attractive objects are in the square. When editing the photo I will adjust contrast and change the colour levels to improve the photograph. I will do this to all of the images I edit. Each aspect of this cover represents the decade of the 80’s , starting from the clothes to the background. Clearly this is a studio taken image which I believe was the reason they have the 80’s vibe.  There are ways to improve this cover to make it more effective , which is what I will apply to my work. The way this image showcases the band is very effective as they are the main focus for the audience to look at.

Make it big - Wham 1980

For this album I could either photograph something massive such as a tree, or something small like a penny and then place the penny on a piece of paper , drawing illustrations to make the penny seem big. Another Idea I have is to either photograph someone  in a bed or photograph someone leaving a house.  These ideas are simple and easy to create which is why I could experiment with both ideas. both of these ideas would be taken inside and I have access to the items that I require for the photo shoots which allows me to take the right time to get the perfect shot. With the penny idea I could write the band's name on the paper which would mean I wouldn't have to apply the text in Photoshop. If I were to use the drawing idea I would add as much color as I could to make the cover more attractive and prominent. The cover only includes the band members which does successfully advertise the band which some people would think was effective , I believe this cover has some aspects that make it an effective cover however there are ways to improve it. Looking at the image it seems to be a studio created image as I can see the background is pure white and there is no element, to suggest this photo was taken outside. In all the album covers that successfully represent the decades seem to have things in common, these things are the clothes and hair , which is shown in this cover by the two people featured.  

Band on the run - Wings 1970

Using people I could have two people dressed as cops and two people holding instruments like they are weapons. This could allow me to achive a couple of different photos, such as one where one cop is chasing the band member. The photographer was Clive Arrow smith who shot and was taken in london. The original is very effective as it tells a story and is great at advertising the band, which makes the album eye catching. This photograph was created on location in a London park but I believe the lighting was created with studio lights set up around the subjects. As the people are in simple black outfits this doesn’t represent the decade and the setting has any other aspects.  

Research for LP project

1960

David redfern 1960  

David started his career photographing jazz festivals and also visiting jazz clubs where he photographed famous jazz musicians. He then when on to photograph other famous musicians such as the Beatles during their magical mystery tour film.  Frank Sinatra requested that David became his tour photographer, after this he set up his own agency to represent his own work. When he was working in the jazz world Buddy rich said  “He’s the Cartier Bresson of jazz.”

My thoughts- Even though some of his work is a simple shot of the performer on stage there are some images that are unconventional and innovative , with many with bright and attractive colours being used. Most of the work in using jazz musicians uses light to highlight the person in a way they are prominent in the image and become the main focus.

1970
Clive arrowsmith
He is situated in London and works where he lives. His photography started after he left art school and became a graphic designer for TV.  Leaving television allowed him to become a photographer and he is the only photographer to have captured the Pirelli calendar two years in succession. He mainly work in the advertising and editorial side of photography but then was equally known for his work for the music genre of photography and still life work.  Working with many big names in music such as : Paul McCartney, Mick jagger and Def leppard. 

My thoughts- This is an image of a guy I look up to so this is why I picked this image. Plus the guy in the photo ( Paul Mccartney) is holding a guitar which He is popular for his skills with this instrument. This produces a connection for fans of Paul to his bands he's performed in, and the music he has created. Much of Clives work has vibrant and powerful colours however most of his images of famous music people are in black and white, which I believe is to let the people be the focus and let their personality show through the image. When he is photographing models he picks outfits that are creative and eye catching and include bright and outstanding colours. This is to make the image effective.

1980
 Charles Peterson
Charles is most known for his work with the record company sub pop , He also known for depicting the rise of the northwest music scene in the 80’s and for using uncropped , full frame image.  He has also taken my images of Kurt cobain with was used for the film about Kurt's life. 

 My thoughts- From what I can see he mainly works in black and white and has no color that is included however to me this doesn't make the image less successful or attractive to the viewer. Most of his photographs are taken on the stage where the subject looks unaware of the photographer. This showcases the environment of concert in the 80’s and how the performers and the audience interacted with each other. He worked a lot with Kurt and documented his life and used objects to photograph his life.

Mick rock

When researching mick rock I found out he had an interesting life and took many opportunities to capture great photographs of famous musicians throughout the decades. To many people he was known as ‘Man who shot the seventies’ this was because of his iconic images of performers of that time. He has continued to work in the field of photography by still producing iconic and inspiring images. he has shot for films such as the rocky horror show and Hedwig. He has also published many books which include his work and is working on a documentary showcasing his work and career. His most favorite person to photograph is David Bowie as they are both friends and David is fantastic and easy to work with. He photographed rock and roll because of his last name and he believed he had to work a something that he could incorporate rock and roll with. Creating many beautiful images that have been used for many albums for major artists.  






















Above are examples of his work with include two famous ionic artist that many people recognize. The one that is created in color  has many elements that show this as the subject has clothing with vibrant colours and this makes the image eye catching. Most of his work is simple and only uses a couple of colours to attract the attention of the viewer.