This image in colour was one of my favourites from the shoot, I chose to edit it to black and

white as well, to compare and contrast the difference it makes when creating a certain tone
within the images. Firstly, the photograph shows a portraiture sized image using a medium
depth of field, as I wanted to focus the middle of the photograph as that was where there
was the most clutter. The cheese packet is the focal point of the photograph; however, this
wasn’t intentional, but because the packet is not quite in the centre of the image it adds an
interesting technique of balancing elements, and almost rule of thirds. The image could have
been better if it were less cluttered, as the tree branches and the house take up a lot of the
shot, despite them being out of focus.
When comparing the colour photograph to the black and white, both create very different
tones. In my shoot plan I wrote that I wanted this shoot to appear cleaner, and crisp,
compared to the moments after a routine shoot that I did previously, where I intentionally
created a claustrophobic and uncomfortable tone. The black and white photograph creates
the tone of the previous shoot, which is why I chose to compare and contrast them. It led me
to think of final piece ideas, possibly editing the same images in different ways, and
comparing them together to purposely create a particular tone. When looking at the
photographs individually, I think the colour one is more pleasing to the eye, and I prefer it. I
also think I did a good job with creating a clean and crisp tone despite the fact I was
photographing dirty plates and cutlery. However, I think the black and white photograph is
more effective when looking at the claustrophobic tone.