Written Final

In my series of pictures, I wanted to portray my idea of deep imperfections that I tend to hide, and how society has taught us to hide that to become appealing to the eye. I felt no one else could recreate this concept not only because they may not have the symptoms or imperfections I have, but also because I chose broad pictures to create the message. I wanted simple pictures to project my well thought out message. I feel many viewer can interpret this to their benefit and due to their aspect or story. This is not only something we can all relate to, but also something that can attract sympathy to those whom don't understand this. As for compositionlly wise, I placed the same effect to my pictures to set a mood and or cause a penetrating reaction to the viewer. Adding to that, I found compositional ways to work with my focal points and contrast variety. I worked in angles as well as different view points to make sure I got the picture where I felt it had a greater effect. This process took a lot of trial and error, but I was please with the results.  If I could redo this assignment, I think I would work on maybe more pictures in my series to create a greater value to my message. And probably correct the mistakes from this first assignment to make sure the value of my work was greater therefore giving my assignment more quality. I think what worked well was not only the elements and principles of design that I used, but also the idea of going in depth with a broad view. 

Digital Final Project

Recreation Picture

Blog Prompts 1-4

“I just think it's important to be direct and honest with people about why you're photographing them and what you're doing. After all, you are taking some of their soul.” ~Mary Ellen Mark




Response: I really agree with this quote due to my personal ideas. I believe if you are trying to capture a story or someone's image/ situation it's obviously because you find it captivating. The photograph may be staged but then it defeats the purpose. The photograph no longer becomes appealing and it loses interest. It's important to let the person whom you are capturing know why you are doing so and give them some authority.

#2 “My portraits are more about me than they are about the people I photograph.” ~Richard Avedon.

I find this quote completely brilliant and it gave me a new perspective. Early above I thought the importance was to capture the person's story rather than your own, which is find if that's your objective, but I feel different about that idea now. Photography is for your personal interest, you are the person doing the job. Through photography it can tell a lot about the photography which makes the photo all the more interesting. It's memorizing how it is interpreted and why.

#3 “You don't take a photograph, you make it.” ~Ansel Adams



I believe this quote to be true. Any photograph can be taken by anyone, the difficulty is making it connect to an audience. That's the beauty of photography. An amazing photographer will complete this goal. 

#4 “All photographs are there to remind us of what we forget. In this - as in other ways - they are the opposite of paintings. Paintings record what the painter remembers. Because each one of us forgets different things, a photo more than a painting may change its meaning according to who is looking at it.” ~John Berger


I think photographs would be more reliable because in drawings it can be interpreted to someone's view or benefit. A photograph would capture everything from a moment without changing the situation. 

Extra: "free"

I thought although much wasn't shown in this picture, it had a lot to say. I loved it. I was sitting by my window and the sun was shining in my face and when I took the picture I had forgotten to take off the flash. All the lighting took away my features but I felt it made a unknown or a free picture. Your imagination describes the photo.

Photo:"Secret"

Photo:"Sharp"

Photo: "Boldness"

Photo:"Evasion"

Photo: "Symbolic"