{"id":1417,"date":"2026-03-12T14:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/?p=1417"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:28:31","slug":"photoshoot-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/2026\/03\/12\/photoshoot-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Photoshoot Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photoshoot Plan 1- Observing Change Over Time<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-125.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1434\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concept:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This shoot is going to focus on&nbsp;observing&nbsp;and documenting the natural deterioration of flowers in a domestic setting. By photographing the same bunches of flowers repeatedly from different angles and under different lighting conditions, I aim to capture subtle physical changes like drooping petals,&nbsp;discolorations, and decay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am going to use a domestic setting in my home to create a personal and intimate atmosphere, inspired by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.celinemarchbank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celine Marchbanks.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roses and other flowers that are already present in my home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experimentation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photographing from multiple angles (overhead, eye level, close-up)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experimenting with natural and artificial lighting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing depth of field to isolate details&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capturing texture and subtle changes in form&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcome:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This photoshoot begins documenting the process of decay, introducing the theme of&nbsp;mortality&nbsp;and&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;a consistent setting for the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photoshoot Plan 2- Bloom and Vitality<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-126.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-126.png 800w, https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-126-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concept:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This photoshoot will explore the origin and peak stage of the life cycle, focusing on daffodils as they open and reach full bloom which creates a visual contrast with the deterioration shown in my first photoshoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Same domestic setting to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;visual consistency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighting:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dark background to isolate the flowers&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Directional lighting to create contrast and&nbsp;emphasize&nbsp;shape&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daffodils photographed at&nbsp;different stages&nbsp;as they open.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experimentation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Close-up and macro photography&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Controlled lighting to highlight structure&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Multiple perspectives and framing&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Capturing the moment the flowers bloom&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Influence:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was Inspired by the symbolic use of flowers within vanitas imagery by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alexanderjameshamilton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexander James<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapplethorpe.org\/portfolios\/portfolio\/selected-works\/flowers\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mapplethorpe.org\/portfolios\/portfolio\/selected-works\/flowers\">Robert Mapplethorpe&#8217;s<\/a> dramatic compositions. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcome:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This photo shoot will\u00a0represent\u00a0the peak of life, providing a visual contrast to the decline explored in my\u00a0previous\u00a0images.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photoshoot Plan 3- Vanitas and Symbolism<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-120.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-120.png 848w, https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/image-120-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concept:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This photoshoot will explore mortality and impermanence through vanitas symbolism. By incorporating objects associated with vanitas imagery, it&nbsp;aim&nbsp;to move beyond simple observation of decay and develop conceptual depth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same domestic&nbsp;environment&nbsp;to maintain&nbsp;continuity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowers at various stages of decay along with symbolic objects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanitas Objects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Glass containers&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Water&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Fallen petals&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Reflective surfaces\/mirrors&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dramatic lighting&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experimentation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Close-up images of texture and deterioration&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Exploring abstraction through detail&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Arranging objects to create symbolic compositions&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Influence: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was Influenced by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alexanderjameshamilton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexander James<\/a>&nbsp;modern vanitas images.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcome:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I intend to produce images that emphasize the symbolism of mortality and strengthen the connection between Vanitas and the&nbsp;theme&nbsp;Origins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photoshoot Plan 1- Observing Change Over Time Concept: This shoot is going to focus on&nbsp;observing&nbsp;and documenting the natural deterioration of flowers in a domestic setting. By photographing the same bunches of flowers repeatedly from different angles and under different lighting conditions, I aim to capture subtle physical changes like drooping petals,&nbsp;discolorations, and decay.&nbsp; Location: I &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/2026\/03\/12\/photoshoot-plans\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Photoshoot Plans<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"saved_in_kubio":false,"twitterCardType":"","cardImageID":0,"cardImage":"","cardTitle":"","cardDesc":"","cardImageAlt":"","cardPlayer":"","cardPlayerWidth":0,"cardPlayerHeight":0,"cardPlayerStream":"","cardPlayerCodec":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1417"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3493,"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417\/revisions\/3493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exam.hautlieucreative.co.uk\/photo26exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}