experimentation for the photos

With the original content for the publication being the photographs of the signage in kirkgate market, and developing the publication with adding extra value with the artwork, in experimented with ways of which to present the images. With feedback stating that perhaps having the images loose would be too much for the consumer, I experimented with ways of which to present the photos without binding them.

With Kirkgate market having a lot of history and heritage in Leeds, with being well known for the place of which M&S was born, I experimented with half toning the images. I experimented with having the 'old style' photo with half toning the image and then adding a slight orange tint, in order to replicate the old style of photos to highlight the heritage. I used handmade stock, of which gave the old style effect well. However, with feedback it was stated that the photos didn't need to be changed, and instead should be full colour and is represents the now and how signage Is still apparent in 

modern day living.

After the visit from GF Smith, we were given the knowledge that heaven 42 is the most effective for printing images onto. With this knowledge, I tested printing the image onto heaven 42 170gsm. As i printed with an inkjet printer I think thats why the image didn't turn out very well, with the ink not soaking into the stock very well, which looks like it has caused the smudging on the photo. From this experiment, it is clear to stick to glossy paper.  

I experimented with using a photo album style of layout, with having cut outs on each corner of the card of which the photos would slot in, adding the choice of interaction for the reader with being able to choose wether they want to change the order, of take out and put them on their wall etc. With this method it allowed the photos to be presented like an album which correlates to the celebration of the sign lettering, however not sure that the publication needs this as well as the artworks that comes with it as it might look overwhelming and make the reader confused as to why all these elements.

Another way of not binding, is by creating an hotdog book, this seemed like a good experiment as it would allow the images to be shown altogether, without binding. However, the limitations and problems that arose when doing this experiment was the un polished finish of the book, of which is just how it intends to be, so therefore wouldn't effectively fit the aesthetic of the publication.

using hp photo paper: