Tuesday 21st October 2008

Handed in my New Media assignment today, only two left to do by Christmas. Going back home for a few days tomorrow so i hope to get some good images for my card assignment. I think Scotland has some of the best scenery in the world, so a great place to get my images. Can't wait!

Shugborough House

I went to Shugborough House last week. This was a great opportunity to get some good images. There were some interesting buildings and people that i was able to get pictures of. I think i should have been working a little quicker, some shots i spent a little bit too long waiting to get the right image and if  i worked that little bit faster i think i would have been able to get a few more images. I found the day very useful, i could see how different people work. It gave me a good indication how quickly you need to work as a photographer. 

Moving

Just moved into my new flat, and getting everything sorted out. It's quite tricky unpacking and working on all my coursework at the same time, but I'm getting there slowly. I'm enjoying studying new media, never looked at the subject in such great detail before and i find it very interesting.

Research

I'm finding it very interesting researching about the photography industry. I didn't relise how difficult it is to make money from photography, especially from postcards and cards. I'm glad that the course also focuses on the buisness ethics as well as taking pictures.

Sitting down with Chris

I had a talk with Chris today and i feel he has given me the confidence to keep up with the rest of the class. I want to be at least the same level as everyone else.

I think i might have a problem getting landscape images. I don't really know where to go. It was easy at home, i had the most amazing landscapes all around me. The most visually stunning in the world i believe. I'm going to miss that most about Scotland, especially the west coast. I'm going to try get out to the Peak District and i hope there are some good images to be taken out there. 

First days of college

I started college on Tuesday and i found it a bit daunting at first. I didn't know anyone and it didn't help that most of the class knew each other. It feels to me like the rest of the class know a lot about photography and i feel i need to be doing a lot of catching up because i don't know as much about the subject. I think whats best is for me to keep reading up on the subject and use my free time to take full advantage of the good advice i'm getting.

I think it's going to be hard for the first two assessments as i've never committed myself to a project like this before, but i think that's a good thing because it wouldn't be fun if it was easy.

I'm just looking forward to getting out and taking some images!