LRobertshaw Photography

http://www.bellawest.co.uk/ Today we had a Visit from Bella West, a photographer from BIPP. She came to give is a workshop on lighting and creating your own style and brand. I really enjoyed this workshop because of the demonstration she gave us as pictured above. We got to see in real time what it was like photographing in different lighting locations and using completely natural light. Manipulating it to your own desire. It was also really great to see her come back to the studio after the shoots in different locations to see how she edits or uses Black and White to gain a certain effect. And not only do I think I learned valuable shooting and editing skills but the same can be said for learning to create my own brand. Sticking to my guns and not changing for a new photography trend that comes along. She also helped me see that I should not strictly stick to every idea that is in my head, that I should be adaptable when things go wrong and happy when things go right. And e...

As October Begins we have our first Interim Exhibition in the Gallery space in Queensgate Market. We were tasked to submit 1 A2 image that represented your chosen theme. This was to say the least an interesting experience not only to present my own work but also to give and receive feedback from peers and staff alike. I'll admit at a student who went on placement I found it a little difficult to get back into the university evaluation mindset but after a few rounds and a handy sheet for help, I got the hang of it with my small group giving our peers our honest reviews. Above is the image I submitted for my chosen theme of Witches to marry alongside my dissertation. I printed on Matt paper as I thought it may have brought the warm colours I shot in. The image on the left is how it was in the gallery and the right is the feedback I got in form of sticky notes. Reading these back I was a little confused at where my peers and my tutor wanted me to take the project. I was ...

https://www.thelbt.org/ Something exciting happening this year that I am hoping to get involved in is the Live Brief we have for THD1383 Research and Development. The live briefs are small clientele tasks that we can explore alongside our work. This can be something that either has something to do with your chosen field or just an area of photography that interest you. For me the choice was clear from the opinions we were given. Aladdin will be played at the Lawrence Batley Theatre over Christmas and the theatre want some photographers to capture behind the scenes of the local actors, as well as the children that will be participating. They want to capture the rehearsal stages, both regular and dress. Out of all the Live Briefs talked about during a seminar this one stuck out the most as Theatre photography is something I could really see myself getting behind. I find the subject really fascinating and getting the opportunity to photography costume and the way the lo...