art show foto

This photo was taken by Athena, Jennifer, Rhoda and myself. We wanted to come up with an idea that was different and out of the box. So we decided to do a picture inside of a picture etc.. We used the same location for all four pictures, and we chose to use the chimney as the object that stands out. The object that is close is Athena because she is the largest person and you can see her clearly. On the other hand, Rhoda is the smallest because she was the first person shot. This photo was well organized because it is simple yet interesting. We don't have that much going on the background so the viewer's attention goes towards the middle of the photo. The image was taken outdoors in front of a house with trees and bushes on the side, and we chose to shoot this picture in focus so you can see details better. I believe this assignment was successful because we worked well as a group and each got to input some ideas into the project.

jen's truth

In this photo, I see Jennifer having a sad and worried expression on her face and in her eyes. This photo was taken up close to emphasize the emotion she has. The image is in focus, and it is darker on one side to give the picture a deeper and darker meaning. I like how the shadow across her face makes the picture more intense. I chose to photograph Jen because her truth was exactly the expression captured on her face. Her truth is that she has a fear of her brother taking his life, and commiting suicide since he has attempted to before. In this situation, she is the one who feels responsible and talks him out of doing it. She has a very close relationship with her brother, and it scares her to have the thought in her mind of losing him. I believe this work was successful because I was able to capture her truth through the emotion she shows on her face.

burning house assignment

- my guitar

- old photos/photo albums

- gold necklaces and rings

- glasses

- my cellular device

- driver's license

series photo shoot

In this photo, I see a human sized girl (Athena) and next to her in each photo is a smaller version of her, that represents her conscience. The pictures were taken outside next to larger objects so the viewer can identify how small the conscience is. All of the images are in focus, and I did this intentionally to show detail. In each of my photos, I chose to have her communicating with the mini version of her self to show how her conscience can also be a friend she has with her wherever she goes. The lighting in the image is bright so you can see how the normal sized Athena interacts with the mini sized Athena. I think this work was successful because I photographed a series I liked and enjoyed shooting, and did what the teacher asked for.

diane arbus photo

In the background I see a door and i also see diagonal bars on the side. In the center of the photo, a guy is sitting on steps smoking a cigarette. He has a weird expression on his face. Altogether, the composition of the picture is good because there are lines going horizontal, diagonal, and vertical. The image is slightly off focus, but it works because it gives the photo a softer tone. The photo is in black and white and I chose to take it outdoors on the stairs in front of a door. In my opinion, I think the photo was successful because I worked well with the model and tried to make him look as awkward as I can, which corresponds with the assignment given.

aline smithson style

I chose to photograph a person (Athena) to match the photo I chose for this assignment. She has a tranquil look about her, and she is looking out the window. Her expression is sort of hopeful yet calm. This picture was protrayed in black and white to give the photo a softer tone. The image isnt blurred, it was focused intentionally to show detail of the background, her shirt, and her face. I think the photographer, Aline Smithson, chose to make the picture light so you can see the texture in the clothing and also the shadow of the curtain. The photo of the girl was taken indoors next to a window, but I photographed Athena in front of a gray background. I also used natural lighting from outside in this photo. I think the photo is successful because I picked a photographer and style I had an interest in, and I copied her style well.

warm and cool colors