Final evaluation

For the first task, we had to research historical and contemporary food photographers. I enjoyed the researching of contemporary photographers as a lot more variety was there. This including the way the food was presented, how it was shot and the various foods. However, when researching historical photographers, I couldn't find a lot, if not one. So, I had to research artists instead, which I had a lot more luck with. But, I realised quickly that historical food artists focus more on the fruit and vegetables and there isn't much varied food. Understandably, after a while of researching and looking at the same type of images, it got boring.

The second part of the task was primary research where we got to more hands on and actually experiment with the images we wanted to capture. This part I really enjoyed as it allowed me to be creative however, I wish the places I visited were a lot more thought out as I would've gotten better quality images. 

For the second task, we had to bring biscuits in and photograph them with/without props. I decided to bring party rings in as they were colourful and pretty to look at. Intentionally, I just brought a white plate on as I thought that they would stand out however, when we got into the kitchen studio, I found a side plate with different compartments in with a small wooden chopping plate. I decided to use this instead because then I would be able to photography the biscuits standing up.

Using natural light, we learned how to use a light reader. We then moved into the studio. That was the first time going into the studio song really enjoyed played with different techniques and angles. I also really liked the professionalism of it. 

The third task was a task that had to be shot at home. I had vision of what I hoped my images would look like and I was very excited to shoot them. However, when it came to shooting, I realised that the images I hopef I would get, I wouldn't. Because I was shooting at roughly 5pm and my kitchen is located at the back of my house, the sun was by this time at the front of my house. Although I did shoot close to the window, my images just weren't as well light as I intentionally hoped. Overall, I didn't enjoy shooting and I didn't enjoy my end images. 

Task four was a Wednesday which again, had to be done at home however, it was a planning task. I've always disliked planning but because I actually wanted a good end result I tried and I actually really liked the feeling of knowing what I was going to shoot and where I was going to shoot. It motivated me to get everything done and edited. 

Task 5 was the photo shoot that we planned for. This by far was my favourite task out of all of them. It allowed us to choose what food we wanted to shoot, what proper we wanted, and we had a lot of freedom and let us be as creative as we want. I loved styling the foods and just the hands on feel to it. So much so, I decided to do two shoots of the complete opposite. 

The next task was a Wednesday task again so that meant doing it in our spare time. The task was to photograph posters advertising food. This task was pretty easy and was done within a few hours. There wasn't much else to the task besides a detailed analysis of each poster. 

Finally, the last task was to create a poster of your own choice. I choose to stick with my Halloween themed for one of the posters. I liked experimenting with the different use of images. I also liked the designing element to it. Again, so much I decided to make three. All contrasting with one an other so I had a varied selection of posters.

Overall, I really enjoyed this Unit. I loved working with other people and working with others opinions and ideas. I particularly enjoyed the practical side of shooting, especially experimenting with the studio lighting (artificial) and natural.

My favourite task was definitely the indipendant task where we got to choose a food to photograph. The freedom of that task really let me be as create as I wanted to be and I really enjoyed organising and setting up with the food and equipment.

The task I liked the least was probably the task where we had to go out and take pictures of the 6 posters. It didn't allow me to be creative however, I understand that it had to be done.

One thing I've learnt is how to use a light reader and I know I'll be using this piece of equipment again in the future.