Mind Map and Mood Board:

For my project, I chose to focus on 'the sun.' To do this I constructed a mind map of ideas surrounding the sun and a mood board of inspiration from other photographers. The Sun is evident within most photography as it is a source of light - in some photographs this is harsh light, created by photographing the sun on the subject or soft light, created by photographing into the sun. 

My mind map helped me think of a variety of ideas surrounding the sun such as the different effects it can create and other similar types of light. Creating a mood board allowed me to visualise the different ways in which the sun can be used within photography, from the obvious - photographs of the sunset, to the less obvious - reflections and refractions of light. Overall, the process of creating both a mind map and mood board helped me focus my ideas and allowed me to have a clear idea of what I wanted my final outcome to be.