Advantages and Disadvantages of Studio Photography

Advantages -

• The advantages of studio photography is that you're indoors whilst taking your photos, this means the weather will not effect your shoots in any of way form. For example, rain, wind, etc.
• Another advantage would be that you can control the lighting by manipulating the lighting to how you like it. For example, you might want the lighting bright or slightly dull. 
• Also, by being in the studio you wouldn't need to go to different locations to take your photo. So this means by travel wise, it's a lot easier and time consuming. 

Disadvantages - 

• The disadvantages of studio photography might be the lighting. For example, you might need or want a more 'natural' kind of light whilst doing your shoots to give it that extra effect instead of studio lighting. 
• Another disadvantage could be that your studio is quite small so you'll need extra space to deliver your shoots instead of everything be cramped together in one tiny area.
• Also, a disadvantage of working in the studio could be the item or person you are photographing. For example, still-life, fashion, etc. This might mean for example, if you're shooting and shooting 'fashion', you might want the model to be in a different location whilst modelling the clothes, hair, make up, rather than going for the studio kind of 'look' and want a more 'flawless' outside look, etc.

IDEA 2. Magazine ideas (Reflection)

For my second idea, I am going to demonstrate 'reflection' with 'portraiture'. 

I have chosen these three magazine covers from 'MADONNA' to show examples of 'portraiture'.

The covers that I have selected show huge similarities to each other as they all have a bright, high key lighting. Only showing slight reflective shadow under their jaw line.

My intentions is to take portraits of a subject (model) within the studio.

To get the best optimal results I will be using a white background with soft boxes to diffuse and confine the light, producing a high key effect with a very even glow resulting in soft reflective shadows. 

For photographic portraiture I chose to research Dariusz Szwedo.

He was born in Poland and at the age of thirteen moved to the UK.

He first studied art and design and realising that he was ‘no good’ at painting led him into the world Graphic Design discovering his interest in digital cameras.

Here are some examples of his work

                                             

IDEA 1. Magazine ideas (Reflection)

For one of my magazine ideas, I am going to demonstrate 'reflection' within 'fashion'. 

This cover image is taken from ''Elle'' magazine.

 I selected this front cover so that I could reveal the 'reflection' that I am going to suggest when it comes down to producing it. 

I chose this particular image as its focus is on the models face and it clearly demonstrates detailed reflection within the eyes well.

To show reflection in this cover, I am going to do the reflection, within the models eyes. 

I selected this next fashion cover from Grazia showing its display of reflection through shadow movement and depth.

The 'reflection' in water not only adds another layer of interest to the photograph but it also introduces an element of depth with its reflection mirrored in tranquil water.

There are many forms of reflections and many different ways to photograph them. This kind of image relies on shooting in flat, calm conditions.

This shot shows the light is falling on the main subject (model) but the water itself is in shadow, is very effective and leads to a dramatic image.

To show reflection in this cover, I am going to do the reflection, reflected from the water above the models head.

This cover is taken from Marie Claire magazine.

This images demonstrate reflection of light through “High key" and "low key" lighting.

The main focus in this shot is the models face where key lighting is used.Shadows cast by the key light makes the model more visible against the background encompassing the detail you want to stand out.

To show reflection in this cover, I am going to do the reflection, reflected within the ‘high key’ lighting on his face.

The photographer that I have chosen is 'Mario Testino'. Testino is a 'Peruvian' photographer. He is mostly known for his 'worldwide portraits' of some of the most famous faces. For example, he shot portraits of the Royal Family to Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Madonna. He's also shot campaigns for the likes of Burberry, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace. 
Testino was born in 1954 in Lima, Peru. He moved to London in 1976 to begin his career in photography. Living in a flat in an abandoned hospital near Trafalgar Square, he made a living by selling portfolios. His work first appeared in 'Vogue' in 1983 and he has since shot countless covers for the magazine worldwide. From then, his work processed more. From shooting Princess Diana for her famous 'Vanity Fair' cover and so on and so on. 
Here are some examples of his work

High and Low Key Lighting

High and Low Key Lighting are completely different to one another and which one you use, depends on the kind of effect you would like to aim for. 
For example, the 'high' key effect gives a more calm, airy and bright effect towards the image.

The 'low' key effect comes across more mysterious, dramatic and dark to the image. 

High Key Lighting

High key images comes across more airy and light.
High key photography is where it involves involves large amount of light tones, fewer mid-tones or shadows. 
The best way to obtain high key is by using 'in-camera techniques'.
To do 'high key lighting', using a white, clear backdrop will give the photo a better effect as it's 'high key' meaning bright.

Examples of 'High Key Lighting' -

Low Key Lighting

Low key lighting comes across like dramatic and full of mystery because of the background drop and the dimmed lights on the person or item.
This key lighting gives it a more serious or even moody effect to the picture. 

Examples of 'Low Key Lighting' -

Brief 1

Slow Shutter Speed

This image is using 'slow shutter speed'.  

Using a slow shutter speed is that anything that moves in the scene will blur. 










Fast Shutter Speed

This image is using 'fast shutter speed'. Using a fast shutter speed will improve your image as it keeps the main focus clear and seeable as whatever the movement is, it'll become blurred as it'll be moving 'fast'. Hence why you use a 'fast shutter speed' for that kind of image. 








Shallow Depth of Field

'Shallow Depth of Field' is a image where the main subject of the picture is in focus and the background where it leads on or carries on the picture becomes a blur.










Deep Depth of Field

'Deep Depth of Field' is a image where the  the focus of the picture is in the background as the front of the image is blurry and not in focus.