Storyboards and concepts

Title: “The Art of Motherhood”

Early Morning at Home

• Image: Rachel waking up, sunlight filtering through the curtains, her two boys snuggled up beside her.
• Mood: Warm, cozy, familial bond.

Breakfast Time

• Image: Preparing breakfast in the kitchen while her boys eagerly help, pouring cereal and setting the table.
• Mood: Nurturing, domestic bliss.

Dropping Off the Kids at School

• Image: Rachel walks hand in hand with her boys, smiling as they approach the daycare drop off.
• Mood: Tender, loving, maternal care.

Arriving at the Pottery Studio

• Image: Rachel entering the studio, carrying her bag of tools and clay, greeted by fellow artists.
• Mood: Anticipation, focus, creative energy.

Preparing the Clay

• Image: Close-up of Rachel measuring clay ingredients, her hands covered in dust, focused on the task.
• Mood: Gritty, hands-on, craftsmanship.

Wheel Throwing

• Image: Rachel at the potter’s wheel, shaping clay with precision, her concentration evident.
• Mood: Intense, artistic immersion.

Painting and Decorating

• Image: Rachel delicately painting designs on her finished pottery pieces, surrounded by colorful glazes.
• Mood: Artistic expression, attention to detail.

Firing the Pottery

• Image: Rachel loading her pottery into the kiln, the flames glowing as the pieces undergo firing.
• Mood: Transformative, anticipation, craftsmanship in action.

Collecting Finished Pieces

• Image: Rachel opening the kiln, retrieving her beautifully glazed pottery, a satisfied smile on her face.
• Mood: Accomplishment, pride, fulfillment.

Sharing with Her Boys

• Image: Rachel sitting with her boys, showcasing her pottery creations, their faces lit up with wonder and admiration.
• Mood: Joyful, bonding, passing on creativity and passion.

Closing Shot

• Image: Rachel walking home with her boys, the sunset casting a golden glow, their hands intertwined, symbolizing the harmony between motherhood and artistry.
• Mood: Contentment, fulfillment, a day well-lived.

Schedule

Date	Time	Location	Shot Title	Task	Camera Settings	Additional Notes
March 19			Project Outline + Shot List	Draft a project outline and shot list	N/A	Refer to provided resources for guidance
March 28	7:00 AM	Rachel’s Home	Early Morning at Home	Photograph Rachel waking up with kids	Aperture Priority, f/2.8, ISO 400	Aim for soft lighting, morning glow, capture natural expressions and cozy atmosphere
March 28	8:30 AM	Rachel’s Home	Breakfast Time	Capture Rachel preparing breakfast	Aperture Priority, f/4, ISO 200	Focus on food preparation and family interaction
March 28	9:30 AM	Daycare	Dropping Off the Kids at daycare	Accompany Rachel dropping kids off	Aperture Priority, f/5.6, ISO 200	Capture farewell moment with the kids
March 25	10:30 AM	Pottery Studio	Arriving at the Pottery Studio	Rachel’s entrance to the studio	Aperture Priority, f/8, ISO 200	Emphasize transition to creative workspace
March 25	11:00 AM	Pottery Studio	Preparing the Clay	Document Rachel measuring ingredients	Manual Mode, f/5.6, ISO 400	Focus on hands and clay materials
March 25	12:00 PM	Pottery Studio	Wheel Throwing	Photograph Rachel at the potter’s wheel	Manual Mode, f/4, ISO 400	Capture dynamic movement of pottery shaping
March 25	1:30 PM	Pottery Studio	Painting and Decorating	Capture Rachel painting her pottery	Aperture Priority, f/5.6, ISO 400	Highlight intricate details of painting process
March 25	3:00 PM	Pottery Studio	Firing the Pottery	Rachel loading pottery into the kiln	Manual Mode, f/8, ISO 800	Emphasize heat and transformative process
March 25	4:30 PM	Pottery Studio	Collecting Finished Pieces	Rachel opening the kiln	Manual Mode, f/4, ISO 400	Highlight anticipation and satisfaction
March 25	5:30 PM	Pottery Studio	Sharing with Her Boys	Rachel showing her boys her creations	Aperture Priority, f/4, ISO 400	Capture joyful interaction between Rachel and kids
March 24	6:30 PM	Various Locations	Closing Shot	Rachel walking with her boys	Aperture Priority, f/2.8, ISO 400	Capture scenic view and family bond
March 27			UNIT 3 WORK IN PROGRESS	Post progress update on WordPress	N/A	Share insights and challenges encountered
April 3			UNIT 3 WORK IN PROGRESS	Post progress update on WordPress	N/A	Share insights and challenges encountered
April 10			FINAL PROJECT	Submit final project	N/A	Ensure project meets all requirements
			Editing	Edit and enhance selected images	N/A	Use Lightroom Classic and Photoshop as needed
			Post-Production File Management	Manage files, organize, and review	N/A	Ensure consistency in file naming and storage
			Export and Review	Review final images and export	N/A	Check for quality and consistency in export

Tech Exercise 10: Project Planning Review

My project is titled “The Art of Motherhood.” This narrative depicts a day in the life of my friend Rachel, who juggles her roles as a mother of two boys and a developing potter. The project outline was crafted to encapsulate the essence of motherhood intertwined with the creative process, capturing moments of tenderness and nurturing at home alongside the artistic atmosphere of Rachel’s pottery studio at North Island College.

Key Details:

• Idea Generation: Pivotal scenes – Rachel’s morning rituals with her kids, her arrival at the pottery studio, and intimate moments of pottery-making, painting, and firing.
• Shot List and Storyboard: A shot list and storyboard were drafted, coherent narrative flow from dawn to dusk. Each scene strategically planned to convey the emotional depth of Rachel’s journey.
• Composition and Camera Settings: Careful consideration was given to composition and camera settings, ensuring that each shot captured the essence of the moment while maintaining visual cohesion throughout the narrative.

Still Life with Natural Light Series

Moodboard

Inspiration:

• Dark and moody lighting
• High contrast
• Bold colour pop
• Food inspired by colour palat

Collections (9 x photoshoots over 7 days)

Basic Editing

Natural light mini studio set up

The photo’s below capture my mini studio set up for the first shoot I did with the oranges and brass, the eggs, and the coffee. I followed some YouTube tutorials to set up the right angles, exposure, etc. Unfortunately this is the only studio set up I remembered to capture, once I started shooting for the other set ups I was in the zone. For the remaining shoots I acquired 2x white boards, and 2x black boards that aided in the ability to both reflect light and shade where needed. The best example of this is for the citrus display where I shaded the bottom right from the window with a black board, and reflected light both above and to the left of the oranges using the silver reflector and white board.

Basic Edits in LRC

U1-TECH EX 1

Week one was a challenge with the cold temperatures and short days. I struggled to adjust settings as I went because my hands were getting cold and numb. I started in auto mode but found it resulted in an overexposed sky and dark foreground. I experimented with landscape, macro, and portrait modes, but none were balanced. The biggest lesson learnt was to utilize the preset options to simplify future shoots and to plan and create a camera settings cheat sheet for quick reference. I tried to utilize the rule of thirds while shooting, capturing movement in the river and framing from the tree. Despite initial challenges, I eventually captured some nice photos and gained familiarity with the camera.