Stina Persson example

These are my examples of an image inspired by Stina Persson. When taking the images I used a bright, harsh light which gave strong contrast on the face. I knew the shadows would be where the colour came through so I tried to position the model to get the most detail in the face. The image had to be desaturated and made into a pure black and white by increasing the threshold level. I then had to add a mask which allowed the colour to come through certain parts of the image. I then  moved the watercolour splashes to get the most detail and the best final image. The colours used were very bright compared to Stina Perssons however I like how it gives a fun affect and really draws the viewers attention. My final piece will be based on this. 

Stina Persson research

This image is by Stina Persson who edits her images in a way that makes them look like a watercolour painting. This is a very interesting concept that will be fun to recreate. I particularly like how you can see little detail in the face yet you can still recognise what it is. The flowers add extra delicate detail and I really like the finished look. 

Maurizio Galimberti example

This is my example of a Maurizio Galimberti image. I did this by putting the model on a spinning chair so I could easily move it to get the right angles. After each 'layer' I moved the camera down on the tripod to get the end affect. I like how this turned out and it gives you an idea of how many different ways there is to look at things. 

Maurizio Galimberti research

This image was made by rotating the model and the angle of the camera. The photographer, Maurizio Galimberti, worked in layers almost by lowering the camera after each row. I love the interest of the hands in the image and how it isn't completely symmetrical. If the image was 'perfect' it would be exactly the same on each side however I like it this way more as it is more intriguing. 

Julian Wolkenstein example

This image is inspired by Julian Wolkenstein's Symmetrical Portraits. I first duplicated the portrait so I had two, one in each frame. I then split the image in half, flipped it, and put put it on the opposite side of the face. I repeated this but with the other sie of the face to give two different portraits. This gave a completely symmetrial face which is normally very unusual however, in some cases, this project would not work and would give an almost identical photograph both times.  

Julian Wolkenstein research

This is an image by Julian Wolkenstein who uses the idea of reflection in their work. Most human faces are not completely symmetrical and this style of image can prove this. I like how you can get two completely different images from one portrait just by flipping half of it. I particularly like this image because of the tattoos. I think this makes the image more interesting as, in real life, they would not be so symmetrical and 'perfect'.  Another thing I like about this image is the light. The shadows vary on each image in an unusual way which makes the viewer do a double-take and really think about what has been changed.