PHOTOJOURNALISM PORTFOLIO.

Colour Run (14/9/2013)

I chose this image to be in my portfolio because it is a nice family shot. It is quite well composed and lit. If I had got the names and area of residence of the people in this photo, I could send it to their local newspaper. The photo could be improved by cropping out the person on the right and perhaps asking the whole family to look at the camera so that I could get a clear shot of their faces.

This is a interesting shot because of vibrant colours from the paint powder. The cloud of pink frozen in the air is the main focal point and I tried to place it on the intersection of thirds. I could've cropped the image to place it on the thirds but I found that it affected the aspect ratio in an unflattering way. The photo could be sent to the Brighton papers because the arches in the background are specific to Brighton and therefore grounds the photo in that area. 

The subject of this shot is great because he is looking straight at the camera with a enthusiasm. The composition could definitely be improved by blurring the background with a larger aperture so that the focus is kept in the foreground. This photo could  have be sent to the local paper if I'd gotten the subject's name.  

The composition in this shot is one of my favourites from this shoot. The arch not only frames the photo nicely, it also establishes that it was taken in Brighton and as result it may be of interest to the local newspapers. The only improvement I can think of is to edit out the wire at the top of the photograph.

     Alexandra Bastedo's Animal Sanctuary -  Evening Meal.

This is a wide shot showing people looking and listening to Alexandra Bastedo as she gives a talk about her life and her work with the animal sanctuary. I chose this because it is a good establishing shot that shows what and where this is happening and who is involved. 

Here is a mid shot of Alexandra Bastedo and Craig Henderson. The photo is well lit and composed, the focus is kept on the subjects by the blurred background and foreground. The photo could be cropped on the right so that it is more aesthetically pleasing. I were to get permission, I could send this to the local papers to publish. 

The restaurant where the event took place has a display case that exhibits different artefacts related to Chinese culture. This photo was shot through the display case and shows people looking and listening attentively to Mrs Bastedo. I wouldn't send this to any newspapers because it probably wouldn't fit their criteria for a good photograph, however, I could use it for the restaurant's website because it showcases the interior quite well.

Here is another shot of Alexandra Bastedo and Craig Henderson. This is a closer view and I included it because it is better composed and shot during a serious discussion, as you can tell from the facial expressions of the subjects. As with before, the foreground and background is blurred so as to keep focus on the main subjects. It could be sent to the local papers and also be given to the animal sanctuary for their website.