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Development process:
During my first attempt at making my DIY light-box I cut out three sides of the box and made them stronger by doubling up tape along the pillars. I realized that this was less effective than I anticipated as the sides began to bend, creating an undesirable shadow. After I had taken about 50 photographs with this light-box and edited them, I then made another light-box that was bigger and that, when making the alterations, made the pillars thicker to withstand more weight that it needed to support itself.
For both attempts at making the light box, I used a pair of LED lights that produced bright, industrial lighting that was ideal for the objective and effect I was attempting to create (a clean cascade of light with the absence of any warmth or other distracting factors, I also laid down a white sheet for this reason).
For both attempts at making the light box, I used a pair of LED lights that produced bright, industrial lighting that was ideal for the objective and effect I was attempting to create (a clean cascade of light with the absence of any warmth or other distracting factors, I also laid down a white sheet for this reason).
initial images
Experimental:
I took photographs of individual aspects of, what I imagined, items that looked like Sommers' work for experimental features, as I began to explore her thought process and vision when producing this kind of imagery. She seems to capture household items involving a particular subject focal point. The items surrounding this focus seem to encapsulate the purpose of the photo by being significant elements, each enhancing the image's charm and schema (preconceived idea of what the image should look like).
Images
I then developed my photographs by arranging and experimenting with different objects around my house, making sure there was a focal point and surrounding objects that looked aesthetically pleasing together. Throughout this process, the images came out nicer and I managed to gain some skill in pairing specific items.