Saul Leiter Rsearch
Make a list of at least 5 characteristics (typical things) that define Leiter's photographs here (Tip: think about the formal elements. Also, what do you see that is similar in three or more of his images.
Reflection, 1958
Why did you choose this image in particular?
- What is surprising or unusual about this photograph?
- Look carefully and choose one of the Formal Elements that you think is important in the photograph (i.e. focus, light, line, pattern, shape, texture, tone...)
- Describe why you think it is important (2 or 3 sentences)
- In what way are Saul Leiter's photographs abstract?
PUSH YOURSELF TASK:
Find a quote by Saul Leiter and add it to your page on your site. Explain why you chose that particular quotation and how it helps to understand the photographers work.
Saul Leiter's Compositions
Answer these questions about the images you have drawn over:
What do you notice about Leiter's use of composition? (think about line and shape)
How might you use this same use of composition in your own set of photos taken around your house?
My response photos: Around my house
Answer the following questions about your photos:
- Describe what you did on your photo shoot
- What compositions/formal elements/techniques did you explore?
- Overall how successful do you fell your photos ended up?
Extension task - EDITING: ENHANCING COLOUR
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Before editing
After editing
Compare and contrast
Consider the subject: objects, buildings, people, location etc
Consider the compositions used: portrait/landscape, fill the frame, leading lines, maximalist etc
Consider the formal elements: Line, shape, form, texture, pattern and colour
Consider the style: abstract, realislist, modern, fantasy, surreal etc
Consider the use of lighting: natural, artificial, flash, harsh, soft, shadows etc
Consider the use of editing techniques: contrast, hue, layers, text, exposure, black and white etc
Consider the mood/emotion and/or feeling: calm, gloomy, sentimental etc
Consider the camera settings: Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO and focus
Consider the story/context or meaning in the work: political, emotions, environmental, connections etc
Saul Leiter Obstructions
Ideas and Intentions
What was the name of the photographer/artist/technique that inspired you?
What did you photograph?
What links can you see between your studied photographer/artist/technique and your work?
What concept/meaning/message did you want to show in your photos? Is this communicated in your work?
Personal Reflections
Are you happy with your final work/photos? why/why not?
What would you alter/change/do differently if you could do the work/shoot again?
Technical Information
What compositions worked best for you in the shoot?
What camera settings did you use/explore when taking your photos?
If you were to edit these photos what could you do to improve them?