Wedding photographer Will Dolphin

After looking at Neil Walkers work, and now comp

aring it to Will

Dolphin, my eyes have now been opened up to different styles of wedding photography. Both photographers may use vibrant styles with their wedding photographer, where as Dolphin is more commercial and more British. Walker varied in this and was more oriental and cultured.

The second photographer that I want to look at is Will Dolphin. After looking through his work, I've become to notice how he varies from other photographers. The composition and angles which wouldn't normally work in a conventional photograph seem to work when looking this Dolphin's work. Putting a slight edge o

n each photograph by s

lightly changing composition into something most would think doesn't work, actually gives his work a recognisable stamp.

For example this photograph here on first glance, seems to be a pretty, mid kiss photograph in which all wedding photographer enjoys to take, however, look closely, and this photographer and sharpened the background to look crisp and sweet, and the centre piece of the kissing couple is left to be blurred and their faces and clothes are left for the imagination to make

up. I think that this style of editing and photography is very interesting and the photographer clearly likes to take a chance and go against the odds whilst shooting and editing.

Dolphin enjoys taking control of the couple and taking them off on their special day to do a photo shoot alone, this way he gets to put all of his creative ability into a selection of photographs for the couple to look back on in later life. Whilst looking through the photographs which he has taken there are very very few which have the guests in. I personally think this is a bad point for Will Dolphin, because the Bride and Groom would like to look back and se

e their close friends and family enjoying the wedding as well as them in the creative

photographic style he uses.

As well as a photographer, Dolphin, likes to think that his work is also like a documentary of stills. His passion is showing people back what their audience sees which is hard to portray into a photograph. Dolphin writes himself that all of his photography is imaginative, intimate and unobstructive. Working relaxed ensures that the photographs are natural and beautiful, which is seen as observing and not directing.

Different wedding magazine lay outs

More June 10th 2010 Lucinda Thurston

June 10th 2010 Nick and Shan Photograph Lucinda Thurston

This a photograph that I took at Nick and Shan's wedding. I did this in the style of Neil Walker. I edited the photograph by blurring the whole background so that the image was focused onto the bride and groom. Also in the style of Walker, I used the bride as my centre piece. On my magazine article this is the only photograph in which you can see the groom. I wanted to focus mostly throughout the task on the bride.

I firstly did this because I was asked to be photographer at the house whilst Shan got ready, this is because it is bad luck for a male to be in the house at the time and for the groom to see his bride. Nick obviously wanted photographs to see her get ready and also as the couple could look through them for the rest of their lives to remember their day and getting ready. I thought that this opportunity would be great to make a magazine article, especially doing something in photography which I have never done before, nor do many get the chance to do without being trained and taught

I think that this photograph shows the feel of the wedding, it shows how the room was decorated, how the bride and groom were dressed for their wedding and it also shows some of the guests which were at the wedding. The mid kiss photograph is a classic photograph used by all photographers to show love and passion. This is a perfect photograph to use, to sum up a wedding.

Lucinda Thurston magazine article in the style of Your London Wedding Magazine

Wedding photographer Neil Walker

The first wedding photographer that I have decided to research is Neil Walker. After looking at his website I found a liking for his style of photography, which is very vibrant and fun and it stands out from other photographers.

I think that Walker would work best with a younger couple who are to be wed. After looking through the photography on his website I noticed that he works well with wedding

s of other cultures, due to their natural, vibrant lifestyle it fits in perfectly with his editing style and the way that he shoots. After looking at his photography it inspired me into my own photography.

As well as doing a wedding photography shoot, I am focusing mostly on the bride, which is something I've noticed Walker does to. The bride of the couple I am going to be working with is also chinese which will bring an oriental theme to the photographs and the wedding which will allow it to stand out more so.

I did my research of Neil Walker before I did my photography at the wedding. Because I have never had any training in this sort of photography the only way that I could learn how to get the best pictures was to research talented and well known photographers in this area of photography.

When shooting at a wedding Walker knowsthat all of the special bits of the wedding have been pre planned and obviously the guests want full view of the bride and groom. Therefore he stands in the background and shoots w

ithout taking control, this way you can ensure that every photograph is their natural look and feeling at that moment in time, it's not all fake smiles, fake tears when being told where to stand and look. I think that this is vital for a photographer especially for weddings, when looking back in years to come you can see and feel the same emotions as you did at that moment.

Due to the emotional connection within a wedding, Walker insists he meets the couple before the wedding to learn about the couple, as in their personality, who they are, what they want and all the other basic knowledge of the wedding.

I think that this is a nice over the shoulder photograph of the bride. The photograph is clearly to be showing off the brides veil and pearly necklace which shows to me that she had a "white wedding". I like how the photographer in this has also included the groom in this photograph and by doing an over the should shot has shown that the man is bigger than her and in affect will protect her. They are both looking down and to me this symbolises they are thinking and looking into their selves at what they have.

I like the props in this photograph such as the glasses of wine and buttonhole. I like how the photographer has also edited the picture, a plain white background and blurred the groom slightly which gives more focus on the centre piece which is the bride.

This image I screen shot from the website that I have been looking at for my inspiration for my magazine article. I have decided I want to use the same layout as this online wedding magazine.

I really like this image, I think having the back and white couple and a slightly coloured background really makes the bride and groom stand out, you can hardly notice that their colour has been saturated due to a wedding dress being white and the tux being black. You can only tell via skin tone. The yellow flowers really brighten up the photograph and draw all of the attention onto the kissing couple.

The centre of the photograph is of the bride and groom in mid kiss, I like how this photograph has been set up, the composition works very well. The fact that the couple are leaning to one side and bent down also gives the impression that the couple are deeply in love by leaning towards the ground as though, 'going deeper'. It also makes you think of when the vikor at a ceremony says "you may now kiss the bride".

As well as the obvious messages in the photograph it also makes me think that this wedding may have been up beat and very snazzy and jazzy. The pose that the couple are holding makes me think of somebody Jazz dancing, or holding a saxaphone.

http://www.yourlondonweddingmagazine.com/realwedding_detail.cfm?Realwedding_ID=120

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job

Dear Sir/Madame

I am a year 2 Media Production student. For one of our assignments we have been asked to research job roles in the Media industry. In order to get Primary research I have decided it'd be best to email a company within this industry to broaden my knowledge and have first hand information.

What I am looking for primary information about is:

What responsibilities does the job role hold for the company and the individuals that carry out the job?

What relationships does the job holder need to have within the company?

Who does the job holder work mostly with?

What qualifications are needed to carry out this job?

I'd appreciate for you to take out the time to e-mail me back which the information I've questioned you about. My work in which this lesson this is for, goes onto a blogging website,

http://lucindabthurston.blogspot.com/

The reply and this email will also be put onto the blog with your permission as part of my research on job roles.

Thank you for your time,

Lucinda Thurston.

Media Industry Mini Assignment NEED TO FINISH

TASK 2

Criminal Law & Civil Law; What are the differences between these?

Criminal Law is in relation with actions that have been caused illegally they are therefore prosecuted and the defendant is found and declared as guilty of the crime. This means that the defendant has gone against societies wills and after being declared as guilty they are punished with fines, jail/probation.

Civil Law however, deals with disagreements where no crime has been done between the public. If taken to court the defendant needs to stand up against the evidence which proves them guilty by 50% and prove preponderance of evidence. Criminal Law suits need to prove beyond reasonable doubt.

Health and Safety; What H&S checks would you make before a photoshoot - List 5 factors and consider whilst shooting on Location or Studio?

1. Studio: Ensure that all fire exits are clear and accessible in any situation.
2. Studio/Location: To ensure that all lights have been set up correctly, make sure that the bulbs have a sufficiant amount of life left in them for the whole photoshoot. And during the shoot do not cover the lights with anything that could cause a fire, electrocution and put people at risk.
3. Studio: Whilst setting up the backdrops make sure that it is tapped to the floor to avoid tripping over when walking onto the shooting space. And make sure that the poles holding the back drop and lifting it are correctly fastened into place ensuring that they do not fall onto the model during the shoot.
4. Location: If the weather turns and it becomes raining or windy, swiftly move the equipment and put it into a safe place inside to keep dry, this will avoid electrocution and damage of expensive equipment. Make sure it is clear and easy to get to if needed.
5. Studio/Location: Make sure that all wires are easy to be seen, this will avoid someone falling over and possibly pulling out wires from cameras/lights/props which could be dangerous. Make sure that all sharp surfaces are noted.

Copyright: What is copyright, what can you actually copyright and how does this protect you as the author of a text or set of images?

Media Industry Mini Assignment

TASK 1

ofcom.

ASA

What is their full name?

• ASA stands for Advertising Standards Authority

Who do they regulate? Which area's of the Media?

• The ASA regulates in Advertising throughout the UK's Media industry.
• The area's they regulate in are within the Television, Internet, Sales promotion and Direct marketing.

Are they regulatory or self-regulatory?

• The ASA are a self-regulatory company.

Give 2-3 examples of the specific codes that they put into practise?

• Some of the specific codes that ASA put into practise to lay down the rules of advertisement, agencies and media owners. The ASA rules are separated into different sections depending on what type of advertisement you're doing. EG: Radio, Tv, Magazine.
• One specific code that they put into practise for broadcasting (BCAP Codes) The BCAP Television Advertising Standards Code sets out the rules that govern advertisements on any television channel licensed by Ofcom. The rules are framed to ensure that advertisements are ‘legal, decent, honest and truthful’ and do not mislead or cause harm or serious or widespread offence."
• "No promotion or promotional item should cause serious or widespread offence to the audience addressed."
• The ASA are that everything that is consumed to the public is decent and trustworthy. The Company Codes are what ensure that the marketing world and advertisement do not mislead the public. They hold weekly meetings in which they discus these codes and ensure that the company does not stop giving it's best and for ways to make their company larger and more successful.

NUJ

http://www.nuj.org.uk/#

What is their full name?

• The NUJ stands for National Union of Journalists. Which is a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Who do they regulate? Which area's of the Media?

• NUJ regulates within the media as freelancers, reporters, writers, journalists, illustrators, editors and photographers. The area's of Media and new Media broadcasting in which this stretches across are Newspapers, Magazines, Books.

Regulatory or Self-regulatory?

• The NUJ are a Self-Regulatory Company.

Give 2-3 examples of the specific codes they put into practise?

• Since 1936 when the NUJ and the codes of conduct first became big it is now part of all the rules that a journalist has to agree to on joining the union and strive to for fill.
• First of all and simply, "NO plagiarism."
• "Resists threats or any other inducements to influence, distort or suppress information"
• " At all times upholds and defends the principle of media freedom, the right of freedom of expression and the right of the public to be informed"

PCC

http://www.pcc.org.uk/

What is their full name?

• PCC stands for Press Complaints Commission

Who do they regulate? Which area's of the Media?

• The PCC regulate broadcasting press, Newspapers and Magazines. It deals with any public complaints against the Media company on it's editorial content.

Are they regulatory or Self-Regulatory?

• The PCC are a Self-Regulatory company.

Give 2-3 examples of the specific codes that they put into their practise?

• All members of the PCC and press have a duty to maintain high professional standards in all that they do, their work is all shown to the public, the codes when followed ensure that the piece is final and ready for public viewing and should not have any bad feedback from the public. Some of the PCC codes are;

• "It is unacceptable to photograph individuals in private places without their consent"
• "A significant inaccuracy, misleading statement or distortion once recognised must be corrected, promptly and with due prominence, and - where appropriate - an apology published."
• "Journalists have a moral obligation to protect confidential sources of information."