Mapplethorpe location- work diary.

Evaluation of session;

I found the session to be easier than the Mapplethorpe studio shoot as i went out after the studio shoot which meant that i had time to practise and do more research into his work. That said, i still found it difficult to find simple backgrounds to use that would like slightly like the style Mapplethorpe would use

 I think this is the best photograph i had taken during this session as it is similar to some of Mapplethorpe's portraits of the side of a face. I like this photo as the red background is very simple and there is no part on the person in the photo that blends in with it.

The second photo i have chosen to write about is the one above that shows a person in the centre of the frame with a brick wall as the background. I like this photo as the position of the sun created a shadow around his eyes which makes the photo look more serious, like many of Mapplethorpe's were.






Progression;
If i were to go out and shoot Mapplethorpe Location again, i would try to take more photos that show the persons personality more, be it through body language or facial expressions as in all of my photos the facial expression remains the same. I would also like to try and use props as i didn't use props in Mapplethorpe location only in the studio.