Location, location, location..!

One of the end goals for this project is to create four separate images utilising prosthetic work. A lot of planning and practical work goes in to produce this result, but another thing that needs to be considered is location. Amazing photographs can be taken in a studio with backdrops and fancy lighting, however going out onto a themed location, whether inside or out, can add just a little bit extra to the final image.

"Location shots always help to tell a story, think about what kind of story you want to tell, or mood you want to depict." (iPhotography, n.d.).

Image One:

The desired background for Image One is inside. The image would not benefit from being shot in a photography studio unless the correct set up would be created. Many practitioners practice their craft from either out in nature, or they have a dedicated space set up in their home called an altar. Having the image shot with someone working at an altar space with the demon character in the background would make for a better overall image.

The location that came to mind was actually the model's (Josh) flat. It is a newly renovated mill that has been turned into flats.

Figure 1 - Image One location (Pickles, 2022).

The designer really liked this space as a background because the exposed brickwork gives a more rustic vibe. Within the room, there are different angles that could be utilised to have the demon character lurking, so it does give a few different options. With the right lighting and setup (the designer was thinking of setting up some blue-toned lights to set the mood of the image), this could create a very interesting background for the image.

Image Two:

As image two is based around nature, the designer knew they wanted the final image to be shot outside. The main focus they had was that there would be lots of greenery around, more set in a wooded area with different shrubbery and plants, as opposed to just 'being outside'.

The two options that first came to mind were Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam in Leeds. Both of these locations have lots of wooded areas, large fields as well as lakes. This gives a lot of variation for different backgrounds/feels to the images.

Roundhay Park:

This park is definitely an option for this image as not only is it a really well known park and easily accessible, it holds a lot of natural beauty and has a lot of areas that would really compliment the desired final image.

Figure 2 - Roundhay Park Aerial (TheTimes, 2020).

The aerial shot above shows just how large the area is and shows the range of potential for becoming the chosen location.

Figure 3 - Roundhay Park Figure 4 - Roundhay Park Figure 5 - Roundhay Park

(EuansGuide, n.d.). (Sheerin, 2021). (TGP, n.d.).

Figure 6 - Roundhay Park polaroids (Brown, 2017).

Ideally when scouting out a location, visiting the location itself would be best as it creates a clearer image of what the location is actually like, especially if it has not been visited before. However, at the time of planning, it was winter time, meaning there was not as much greenery as desired, so it would not give that much clearer of an image. The designer has however been to this park many times in the past so would already know what to expect when the time comes for photos if this location is chosen.

Temple Newsam:

The second location of choice is Temple Newsam. Temple Newsam is a large Tudor-Jacobean house in Leeds. The house itself would not serve much purpose for the image, however; the grounds surrounding the house definitely would.

Figure 7 - Temple Newsam Gardens (Evans, 2017).

There are so many different areas on the land surrounding Temple Newsam, from the house gardens, to the fields and wooded areas surrounding it.

Figure 8 - Temple Newsam Figure 9 - Temple Newsam Figure 10 - Temple Newsam

(CastlesAndGardens, n.d.). (GardenVisit, n.d.). (Commons.wikimedia, n.d.).

This location gives many different options for images to be taken. Once the designer has performed some practice runs of the make-up, test shots will be taken in each of the locations to determine which will be the preferred location. Due to seasonal changes, this will not be until Spring time.

-Jess

References:

• iPhotography (n.d.) Choosing the best location for your photos [Online]. Available at: https://www.iphotography.com/blog/location-location-location/ (Accessed 6 January 2022).

Figures:

• Figure 1 - Pickles, J. (2022) Bradford.

• Figure 2 - TheTimes (2020) Leeds: Roundhay, West Yorkshire - Best places to live in the UK 2020 [Online] Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/leeds-roundhay-west-yorkshire-best-places-to-live-in-the-uk-2020-0vcj35k6k (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 3 - EuansGuide (n.d.) Roundhay Park [Online]. Available at: https://www.euansguide.com/venues/roundhay-park-leeds-8323/reviews/biggest-city-park-in-uk-and-good-access-7322 (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 4 - Sheerin, J. (2021) 7 stunning autumn walks in Leeds [Online]. Available at: https://leeds-list.com/culture/7-stunning-autumn-walks-in-leeds/ (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 5 - TGP (n.d.) Roundhay Park [Online]. Available at: https://leeds-list.com/culture/7-stunning-autumn-walks-in-leeds/ (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 6 - Brown, J. (2017) Leeds.

• Figure 7 - Evans, C. (2017) Temple Newsam [Online]. Available at: https://countrysquire.co.uk/2017/02/28/temple-newsam/ (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 8 - CastlesAndGardens (n.d.) Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire [Online]. Available at: https://castlesandgardens.co.uk/temple-newsam/ (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 9 - GardenVisit (n.d.) Temple Newsam Garden [Online]. Available at: https://www.gardenvisit.com/gardens/temple_newsam_garden (Accessed 6 January 2022).

• Figure 10 - Commons.wikimedia (n.d.) Temple Newsam Park, Leeds [Online]. Available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Temple_Newsam_Park,_Leeds_-_panoramio.jpg (Accessed 6 January 2022).