Pablo Di Prima is another photographer webstie i decided to explore. Although it is similar to Myle’s Loftin this has made me realise i am more drawn to websites which are more minimal and plain than maximal. 

When first entering the site i was drawn to the image as it was the largest on the page.I noticed how when you hover over the image on the home page, if you click it you can flick through some more of the photographers work. There is a lot more sections and text to explore on the home page making it appear fuller.  I like how the text is on the left hand side of the page and all of the photographers work is seperated and titled on the home page. The photographer has also included his profession under his logo which i think looks professional and can be informing for people who may not know who he is. 

When you click on one of his titled works, the layout does not change and the images remain aligned to the left. There is also a ‘prev/next’ button which makes the website easy to nativgate and re view images again without hassle. 

Pablo Di Prima also has a similar ‘Contact and Biography’ page in which you are greeted with an image of the photographer and some informative text about him. I feel I will have a similar about page on my website as i like how personal and how you can read something directly from the photographer. 

 

Prior to designing my own website i began looking at other photographers websties to compare layouts, fonts, spacing and design.  What stands out to me the most when entering Myles Loftin’s page was the first image that appeared. I noticed the image as it was largely placed in the centre of the page, against a plain white background. Next i noticed Myle’s logo and the tabs aligned to the right side ‘work, about, conact’. There is a lot of space around the page, making the image the main focus. I like how the logo is in bold and the rest of the text is very small and light. 

As you click on the ‘work’ tab the layout adjusts slightly and the logo and text then moves to the left side of page. More text and elements to explore are available making the page appear more exciting. On this page important factors to consider using on my own website were noted, for example including  ‘Portfolio, Editorial, Personal, Film, About, Contact’. I feel it is important to seperate work and infomation into different sections as it helps make the website easy to nativage and is organised. I also liked how when you hover the curser over different catergoies the colour of the font changes as this makes it clear it will lead you onto another page and also adds some colour to the grey text. 

The website is also exciting as it does not just include still imagery but video content too. I noticed how the website is very fast loading and the video’s play in good quality. The videos are also very interactive as you are able to ‘like’ and ‘share’ them.

Lastly the i liked how on the’about’ page there was an image of the photographer himself. This gives a face to the name and fulfils that part of the viewer that wants to know more about the photographer. I also like how Myles has included a paragraph of text about himself and work as this very personal and makes you feel more connected. It also shares some infomation on his personality and resembles the character which is portrayed throughout his style of work. 

    

I edited down a variety of successful concepts and designs. The first logo i felt could be versitile as the black circle could be filled with different colours or photographs of my work, taking inspiration from Pop Magazine. However I do not feel it looked established or of a high standard for a photographers logo. I then experimented with fonts which resembled hand writing as i felt this looked simple yet exciting. The hand writing adds an authentic feel and personal element to the logo however it could be difficult to read my name and does not look professional. The final logo was my most favoured as it i feel it looks classic and does my name justice.I chosse the Hiragino Sans font as it is very elegant and modern. I feel this logo resembles a photogaphers profession more but still leaves one wanting to know more. This logo has a less is more approach and will look professional on my website, social media and business cards. For the final logo i will remove the boarder as i do not feel it is nescessary. 

 

Pop magazines logo is another example of one that is versitile as it can be used across a number of different mediums and applications. The colour of the logo often changes to match the colours on the cover and can be filled with patterns, desgins and textures. I particulary like how online they have digitally filled the logo with moving image which shows how versitle and enduring it can be. There is enough space in the logo for it to be experimented with yet the font and name of the magazine is so simple it can always be recognized easily. 

Vogue has an extremely established logo. It is simple yet versitile as it can be used in different colours, against mutilple backgrounds and is appropriate for the elegant style. I particulary like how the logo can even be covered slightly with an imagine yet is it still recognisable from the font and how the spacing of the letters can be filled with other text for example the country of issue e.g. Vogue Greece. 

– A logo must be simple.

-A logo must be memorable

– A logo must be enduring.

-A logo must be versatile

-A logo must be appropriate

-Enduring

-Versatile

-Appropriate 

-Font 

   

I looked at some photographer logo’s whose work i admire to compare and discover what ones i feel appeal to me more. The first logo of Vava Ribeiro caught my attention as the logo is small and different. It is different because the photographer has only used his first name however an ‘R’ for his last name is still visible by the connecting V and A. The next logo of Quil Lemons is interesting as it is in colour which makes it memorable, i also like how he has linked his last name of ‘Lemons’ to the colour yellow as that is what you think of when you see his name, it also could be considered as humourous which could express an element of the photographers personality.However as this logo is against a white background, i feel it could be challenging to read or to place on other coloured backgrounds which shows it is not versitile. The third logo by Maria Tomanova is of a more simple but effective font. I like how she has placed her names aligned to the left and one under the other as this creates a professional logo. Although the logo could be considered plain i thnk the bold name of the photographer speaks for itself and a bold font may come across too overpowering. A simple font comes across as elegant and portrays the high standard of the photographers work. The last logo is similar however double spaced and in an italic font. 

Portfolio – online/analogue/printed

CONTEXT

a portfolio will exist:

online – within a number of platforms printed – with a practitioner/agency

audience

who/what is the portfolio for?

Agency? Freelance?

what responses are you looking for? who will connect with your work?

Who/where is your work aimed at – CONTEXT

GET PHYSICAL – move the work around, using a screen will be too restrictive

published/public domain – include work that has been published or exists in the public domain. Photography?

Installation? Display?

credits – when you are collaborating on a commission you need to credit your team accordingly.

– Foler

– Box 

– Wallet

– Book 

– Digital 

– Online 

– Interactive 

– Textured

– 3D 

– Pop up 

– Wall 

– Breifcase 

  

Chris Arran’s online portfolio is very visually striking and engaging. On the home page there is a quirky moving image and a boarder with different sections to explore. The gif particulary stood out to me as the image changes, I like this effect as it made me stay on the home page for longer than expected and added a light hearted feel. 

I was then intrigued to start looking at other elements on the page, beginning with the ‘illustration’ tab and working my way across. The work was displayed in a grid format and you can view the illustrations larger once clicking on them. The bold colours of the work and the way they are postioned close together leads the eye down the page and the colours constrast well together. The  way the work has been displayed almost resembles the same style of the work as it is very busy and congested which compliments each piece and expresses Chris’ style, showing he is maintaining his brand indentity throughout his portfolio. 

Another part which appealed to me about this portfolio was the way it included video content.  The video added a different way of viewing the work and also allowed Chris to add a personal touch and showcases his personality. 

 

It is important to research other portfolio’s to gage what style you are drawn to and to build your knowledge on different features or designs that can be used, which will help and inspire me when it comes to putting my own together. Some important elements to consider are keeping it consistent, showing my best work and practicing talking about each image in a professional manner.

When looking at the Fashion Communication 2019 online portfolio, what stood out to me the most was the large text and images below. I noticed the text because it appeared on the page  with a type writing effect and the images as they were laid out in a grid like format, adding exciting visuals to the page. 

When exploring the page i began clicking on the images and the different types of specialisms. Each image on the home page lead me to each students individual portfolio. I like how you are then greeted with the students name, contact details and a quote they have made about their work, as this gives you an insight into what the work is about and adds a personal touch to the page. It also allows you to be able to contact them or view their social media accounts.

The online portfolio is also very interactive as there is a ‘like button’ which allows you to see the number of people who have liked the image and is rewarding for the student who produced it. 

The portfolio is also very simple and easy to use, with ‘next’ and ‘previous’ buttons either side of the images making it quick to flick through one portfolio to another. 

The portfolio appeals to me as it minimal but very digitally engaging and visual at the same time. I like how it is laid out in a grid format which makes it easy to differeniate each students work. The background is also white, allowing the images of the students work to be the centre of attention.