Conceit Evaluation

Evaluation

Despite having changed my idea midway through the project, which can be a risky thing to do. I am pleased with the final result of my images and the completed slideshow. I have never attempted to do a photographic series using solely myself as the subject and have relished the challenges faced and overcome, both technically and emotionally.
The biggest reservation I had during this project, was whether the images would be believable, and display the right tone and sentiment without looking too contrived or potentially, ridiculous. This I think was the greatest challenge I had with these images, as in order for the them to be truthful and effective, I would have to let all self-consciousness go, and break down any barriers of pride and (ironically) conceit. The most difficult shot both technically and personally, was without doubt, the 4th shot. The image where I am naked, with my back to the camera. Technically, it was challenging due to the focusing, and composition. I wanted it to be clear that I was nude, without exposing any part of myself, which proved to be quite difficult and in the end, I had to crop the image to the right arrangement. The focusing of the image was also quite awkward, and I ended up having to use a mannequin set in the right place on the bed, focus on it then with the camera on timer quickly take its place. It took several attempts to get this one right as and inch out of place, would render the image blurry.
It was also challenging for personal reasons, as the image is quite an unflattering one, and I am literally exposed and vulnerable. However, I feel it is quite a powerful shot, and if I had been modest about it, it would not have been as successful.
In conclusion I have enjoyed producing this series. I feel it has taken my photographic skills in to new territory and have learned some new skills in the way of presenting images and sound together in using Garage band. I have enjoyed the process of creating photomontages using text and imagery as I have never done that before and am happy with the overall piece.
However I am pretty sick of myself now!!