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The Misconception of Skateboarding Reflection and Test-Shots

I am really happy with how my photo-journalism final project has turned out. I am content with the project idea I went with in the end as it provided a lot of sub-sections to explore and the colours of the skatepark worked really well in my photographs. The bright colours of the graffiti allowed meContinue reading “The Misconception of Skateboarding Reflection and Test-Shots”

The Misconception of Skateboarding

By Ellie Bagshaw For many people skateboarding isn’t just a hobby, it is a fundamental part of life. From encouraging creativity to improving mental health, skateboarding has many positives that can bring a commmunity together. However there is a lot of misconception that hasn’t allowed it to be seen for the true sport it is.Continue reading “The Misconception of Skateboarding”

Close-up Photography

The details matter- finding the extrordinary in the ordinary. The following things help to enhance close-up photography: -Lighting -Camera Angle, Context and Composition -Viewing Devices, Creative Techniques and Visual Subterfuge Having the correct lense is also really important when shooting. For small items and subjects you can use a microscopic lens, a ‘macro’ lens orContinue reading “Close-up Photography”

Illustrative Photography and Empty Spaces

Empty Spaces- Use perspective Straight lines and symmetry is aesthetically pleasing Single point perspective- where the perspective point is in the centre of the photo and symmetry becomes striking Single point perspective- long depth of field, smaller aperture, larger F-stop. “Negative Space” – the space around the apparent subject of an image “Try to shootContinue reading “Illustrative Photography and Empty Spaces”

Project Research & Test Shots

I went out and experimented taking some photos for my project today. Due to coronavirus I was unable to go to a skatepark as the local one had been locked off so instead I shot some street skating. I was quite happy with the pictures I took, however I felt like they lacked the colourContinue reading “Project Research & Test Shots”

Iso & Shutter Speed Reflection

This week, we learnt about ISO and Shutter Speed. I found this quite difficult as we weren’t taught in university due to coronavirus fears. Therefore the workshop was done via a livestream on facebook. Karl and Ruth were really helpful and supportive and answered any questions but I found it a lot harder to graspContinue reading “Iso & Shutter Speed Reflection”

ISO & Shutter Speed

In digital photography there are three basic elements which you can control- aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Aperture is the control of how much light is allowed into the camera, shutter speed is how long the camera takes the picture for and ISO is the control of the light sensitivity. ISO levels on a digitalContinue reading “ISO & Shutter Speed”

Project Planning Reflection

This week we focused on our final project. We learnt about pitching and the correct way to pitch to publications. I found it really interesting learning about the specific details that need to go into a pitch and also the logisitics of when is best to send one to a publication. It was really valuableContinue reading “Project Planning Reflection”

Project Pitch

Headline- ‘The Misconception of Skateboarding’. I am going to produce a longform, vertical-scrolling article for wordpress on the misconceptions surrounding skateboarding. I have decided to do this instead of a magazine spread on InDesign as I enjoy using wordpress and I am already producing a magazine spread for another module. I will be covering sub-topicsContinue reading “Project Pitch”

Project Research

Primary source contacts- Oka Harhalakis- Got facebook details and emial address Alex Petz- Got email address Chester Molyneux- Got phone number and have organised a phone interview Skateboarding Organisations? – skatepark.org, skatersarenotcriminals.weebly.com City councillors? Interview questions for skaters– 1) How long have you been skating for and what got you into it? 2) Do youContinue reading “Project Research”