Photographers Research : Emelie Otterbeck

Photographers Research : Emelie Otterbeck

In this image Otterbeck has used pastel tones to create a still and tranquil effect that also conveys character. The dusty shade of pink is an interesting choice as it implies intimacy and a deeper connections. However, she then pairs this intimate pink with a cool and calculated blue which provides contrasting inferences within the image and consequently draw more attention towards the deeper meaning. 

This image is using the same composition as the last image, despite this it seems infinitely more open due to the refreshing use of the white garland and stripy abstract flower pot which creates quirkiness and thus is more vulnerable than the last shot which makes it more inviting to the viewer.

For this image Emelie Otterbeck has gone out of her way to match the background to the plants, this suggests that this flower often passes by unnoticed, she has then cut them open to reveal the intricacies withing them. This has strong connotations of humanity in general - we don't know what were made of until we are broken. 

This shot is of a tall glass of frothing juice meant to ensure someone grows healthy and strong. Despite this the darkening stain in front of the juice is suggesting something sinister. This conveys to the viewer the freshness of the juice as it has just been made, hence the spill and therefore the quality of the juice as good.

I especially like this shot as the different glasses are completely unique  in their own right, from their different shapes right down to the shadows they cast. This may be a comment that peoples possessions are a reflection of their selves.

Influence and Summary

I chose to study Emelie Otterbeck due to her talent concerning compositions. She is able to take seemingly benign items such as drinking glasses and give them a personality of their own. I wanted to convey my own uniqueness in my shoots also. 

 I used my knowledge of the colour wheel and contrasting colours whilst acknowledging the influences of Otterbecks compositions, thus resulting the above image.