LO4: Final Piece 5

The video above is how I create this photograph below. Firstly I used the quick selection tool to select the face of my model and paste it on the other image with the hand over face. After that I changed the opacity of the overlaid photograph, this was so I could line the face up with the one behind so the photograph stay realistic. Then I used the quick selection tool again to overlay the models hand. I then changed the opacity of the hand so we can see the emotions behind. As I didn’t take this photograph in the studio because I wanted to use natural light I didn’t have a blank background so after I edited the model I removed the background and turned it black before I changed the colour, contrast and brightness of the model. I changed the colour to black and white as this it makes the emotions the main focus of the photograph. After I changed the brightness and contrast I enlarged the photograph to see the model close up as the emotions on the face are the main focus.

Hidden Pain

This Image relates to the theme of identity, as emotions are part of identity as it is a very personal part that belongs to someone. I think this photograph demonstrates this as I have overlaid the hand of the old mans hand which reveals the full emotion underneath which in reality we would not be able to see.

If I was to display this photograph I think it would be best suited in a exhibition printed on a canvas A2 size which is 420 x 594, I think this would be a good size as it is quite a large size which will be most effective as this photograph has a big meaning.

The Meaning of this photograph is to show the hidden emotions that no one sees in reality, it is a visual way of showing the issue that people suffer of pretending to be happy all the time. 

This photograph is in black and white as it makes the photo timeless and classic, it also show the details in the persons face which is very important for this final piece as the main focus is about the emotions.