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Landscape photography
17 Nov 2018

Landscape photography

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography | 16

I have never really understood landscape photography. Although I love the landscape, and there is nothing better than going for a walk in the woods, I have not found it an interesting photography subject. Even when the place is stunning, … Continued

landscape, photography, trees
Still life photography
27 Oct 2018

Still life photography

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Photography | 8

Still life experiments When I made my book I wanted lots of photographs of people, to illustrate its central message of dressing for your colouring. That meant I had to learn the basics of portrait photography and I was pleased … Continued

bright colours, colour, Irving Penn, photography, still life
Irving Penn – fashion photographer
13 Oct 2018

Irving Penn – fashion photographer

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 5

This week, in Photography 2, we are required to learn about a famous photographer. I chose Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the world’s best fashion photographers. The image below is of Lisa Fonssagrives, a  super model of her day. Born … Continued

1950s, Irving Penn, photography, still life
Photographing a fashion show
28 Aug 2018

Photographing a fashion show

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Inspiration, Photography | 6

After two terms Nick and I have finished our beginners’ photography course at Morley college in South London. The course ended with a show of the students work – beginners, intermediate and level three. We wandered through the work and … Continued

fashion show, hand painted silk, Morley c, photography
Photography class uses lighting
1 May 2018

Photography class uses lighting

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography, SWAP | 7

We had such a thrilling class last week, where we started to learn how to use lighting. It was so exciting. We used hot shoes on our cameras that allowed us to use the flash attatchment. We used white polystyrene … Continued

flash, lighting, photography
Finding models
17 Apr 2018

Finding models

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Photography | 13

As you may know I am at the stage of illustrating my book, Making Life more Beautiful, with photographs I have taken myself. It is turning out to be a great adventure, but not one without its challenges. When asked … Continued

book, models, natural beauty, photography
Photography project – backgrounds
3 Apr 2018

Photography project – backgrounds

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography | 23

The first term of photography is over. Next term, we move to our “major project”. My major project is to produce 50 images for Making Life more Beautiful (my book). Last week we had to produce our proposal. The tutor … Continued

backgrounds, fashion photography, natural beauty, photography
More photography homework
20 Mar 2018

More photography homework

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 26

I know not everyone is interested in my photography learning, let alone my homework assignments, so feel free to skip along… The homework brief, was ten photographs that tell a story. I could have done the story of making a … Continued

book, photography, work
My photography homework
13 Mar 2018

My photography homework

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques | 5

I mentioned I was finally getting to grips with the photography course. Please remember I am an absolute beginner, although I hope by June that I will be able to take good enough photographs for my book, and my blog. … Continued

book, photography
Finally some progress on my Photography!
6 Mar 2018

Finally some progress on my Photography!

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography | 12

I hesitate to write this post as I expect my son Gus will read it. When I signed up for the photography course I didn’t own a camera. I still don’t. I aimed to learn to use a camera before … Continued

evening classes, photography

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