For my first photoshoot I have taken images based on the photographer Mandy Barker. To take these photos I asked family members to collect their plastic waste, this is to show just how much plastic people go through in a short amount of time. This links to the theme of union as it shows how people have a negative effect on the world through using plastic. I took images of mainly crisp packets, bottle caps, and plastic bottles.

Contact sheets:

Best images:

I like this shot as I like how part of the receipt is blurred and the other part isnt. I also like the composition of the image with the receipt going through the center of the image and leaving not much negative space.

Experimental shots:

During my photoshoot I decided to try experiment with using a torch and a bottle cap underneath a plastic water bottle in a dark space. I then photographed through the water bottle and ended up with these images which almost look like galaxies in their own way with the lines of purple light. It also shows how you can use something negative like plastic wastage to create a beautiful vibrant image.

Evaluation

Overall I am happy with how my images in response to Mandy Barker have turned out. Next I will be editing them and preparing to use them to create collages like Barker does.