Assignment 4 Critique Part 2

Image 1:

Interpretation: Others thought that this could be a moosejaw add succesfully, they thought the viewers eyes were intense because of the contrast, just as I wanted.

Evaluation: They didn't really have anything to change, but I wonder still if the white snow in the background is distracting or not.  Also, more of the clothing could be shown.

Extension: I would like to create more sports adds.  I really liked setting this shot up and the lighting was perfect at the time.

Image 2:

Interpretation: The class liked this image but they found the neck to be distracting and the image to have more of a creepy feel than an advertisement which I agree with.  

Evaluation: The hands are a little too bright and there is too much jewelry so it is tough to know what to focus on which distracts from the original intent.

Extension: I could do more images with jewelry although I did not particularly enjoy taking this image.  I found it difficult to know what an add for jewelry should look like and how much of the subject to have in the image.

Image 3:

Interpretation: The class liked this image, and they said that the foam took on its own form though it did not really look like foam or an advertisement.

Evaluation: They said everything about it was interesting, but that it did not look like an add which I agree with.  They suggested it be in color or maybe a smaller explosion to show more of the bottle.

Extension: I could do this in a bathtub or something else with a background not as distracting so then the form that the explosion would take would be entirely real.

Image 4:

Interpretation: Others liked this image, especially the lighting, but they were unsure of what to focus on in the image.  They thought the shapes created and the contrast was interesting.

Evaluation: I could have darkened the shirt and scarf and face and kept the hat, legs and shoes light which would have showed a really cool shape. 

Extension: More fashion photography and more experimentation with light and how light is able to make something better or worse in some cases.