Graduation

SO I am no longer a student, my three year exploration into the art of photography has come to an end and I must go into the real world with these skills it seems.

First thing first, i got a 2.1 :)

I also must announce i won the Speedo competition :D

I am waiting to hear how this will move forward but it is very exciting.

Free range went really well and i must now work and updating my website, editing my latest shoots and preparing my kit for my Asia tour. How very exciting it is to be free....

Free Range

So the shows over and the wait for results begins. But the 17th of June is set to be a very exciting day no matter what. I along with several other have been selected to be part of the FREE RANGE Exhibition in London :)

Only problem is that I go on holiday the day after it starts and wont be able to take it down :s SO I'm looking into options about hiring the equipment so that I don't miss out. But its looking doubtful.

I'm just doing some research for my photo shoots. most of my inspiration comes from magazines but there does seem to be a lacking in men's fashion photography magazines at uni and Ro happens to be away at the moment and she has a huge amount of Esquire following her placement there.

Anyway I'm Looking at L'Uomo and i found loads in Dazed and Confused so i might just take more of them. We don't have vanity fair which is annoying but i want the shoot to look good. i need a theme and I need to see their wardrobes!

Must get researching....

RAW

This month has been beyond hectic and full of photographic excitement.

1. I have my show up and running as the RAW Degree show has begun. Its going well with only a few technical issues. I have hopefully sorted those out now by replacing the DVD player that was there.

2. I was offered a role at boohoo and although i couldn't accept i know have my foot in the door and i believe that I can get at least some work/experience with them.

3. I have booked the studio to shoot some new prints for my portfolio and just utilise it whilst i have it.Ive begun working on a seven deadly sins project as its something ive wanted to do for a while and it wil be nice to make work thats just to look good and not be under pressure.

I'm still in the research stage atm but unless i think of soemthing better, perhops a colour sheme then i feel it could be a great theme...although coloyur may be more original and fun actually. As i get the impression that the sins are a little overused.


I will do my best to blog some more!

Enliven Notts

This week I took photos at a fantastic fashion event in assosiation with Rivr Island. They had local artists, both musical and artistic with a fashion show too. The venue was escucha and it was on Tuesday 27th April. I was working with my fellow Tilllate.com photographers Tim and Jamie. Its great to get involved with some different events and the girls did such a great job we really enjoyed it. They used different local stores and designers so there was a good range of clothing for both males and females. They made a catwalk down the middle of the bar we had photographers positioned throughout. Plus we took some shots with a pre made background as they walked in.

The ful report - please copy and paste the URL - http://uk.tilllate.com/en/event/10194158?ref=home-photos

the IMPOSSIBLE project

I went to manchester on Thursday and found this amazing second hand camera shop by accident. The camera choice was amazing and they had so much specialist equipment & lenes. I bourght a book on black & white developing book and got their card for future reference.

The staff were telling me about the impossible project which has bourght the rights to make poloroid and ive had a little look into their work. It's very interesting & great to see people who care about the product taking it back to basics.

http://www.the-impossible-project.com/projects/about


The same day i had my interview with boohoo.com and I really really hope i get the role as it seems like an amazing company thats expanding and has opportunities. So fingers crossed!

This weeks Work

I've produced a lot of material over the last two weeks having done four shoots and collating all the imagery I'm really pleased. I emailed Max to see him today but had no reply, in fact i emailed him yesterday with no reply!

I have videod the whole pool and just sections. the best portrait was when the swimmer was really pushing it so i thought i could ask them to do 5 lengths so they are genuinel tired. There faces were not portraying enough for me!

I'm pleased with the black and white though and getting them printed properly saves time and worry as I know they will work! Andy gave me some really good feedback and suggested i take a look at Bill Viola, Reflecting Pool, video. Its a way of making it about art and not swimming and i can consider incorporating both I guess.

I have my interview with Boohoo tommorrow in Manchester and then my lesson on Friday Morning. I will go and see the video technician after as i cant really do anything on my work over the weekend. Saying that Im working this weekend so i doubt I'd get much done.


Right best do some more preparation for my interview and heres a sneak peak at my video....

the start of it....

www.wix.com/natalietheobald/natalietheobald