I went out with Bish to take a few tester shots. I wanted to practice the effect of moving the camera while exposing the image to create motion within the photograph and double exposures. I wanted to create this feeling that Bish is here but at the same time he isn't. He is physically here in England but on paper he is not. So instead of showing him bold and strong as an object within the image, I wanted an almost shadowy, opaque figure. I think it also expresses his vulnerability as his figure and outline are not defined within the image, parts of him are shooting off into different directions, like he isn't settled, he's always stirring. The results came out really well. As well as this I also took some standard portraits of him. I played around when it came to editing the images. I wanted to experiment with the use of colour within them. The images were taken above the pizza shop, 'Americano's' where Bish works. This explains the machinery, fridges and tonnes of oil within the images.
All the imaes were taken using natural light. The above two show a strong section of sunlight that was creeping through the window.
I like the messy-ness within this image. The chaos of everything that is surrounding Bish, relating in the same way to his own life.
Stood infront of the pizza machine.
The multiple exposures, created when moving the camera while taking and exposing the image. I put the flash on too as this gave more focus to his face.
As you can see I experimented in editing the images by using different colours. I mainly changed the blacks to blues.
This image is my favourite of all. There's something about the way he's looking into the camera. Also the second exposure of his face to the right side of the image is the most clear and defined than the others but still retains its see-through quality. This image speaks to me about everything I am trying to get across about Bish. His outline is strong but the second exposure reveals weakness in its lack of definition. He is vulnerable and young and chaotic but at the same time he is strong and has a lot of presence.
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