Series of Photos

Describe: In our series of photos, we were assigned to tell a story. The subject matter in the first photo is a boy dressed in a black and white striped t-shirt who is holding a white balloon. Then, in the second photo, the boy is still wearing the same thing and is holding a gray balloon, but in the background appears an adult dressed in all black. The adult is facing the boy. In the last photo, the adult dressed in black is standing right beside the boy who is now wearing all black too, while still now holding a black balloon. They are both facing the camera. They both are close to the camera. These photos are figurative, because they are all literal and use people.

Analyze: In our series of photos, the main subject (the boy) was positioned in the middle of the frame, as well as the other people too. We used some elements and principles of design like line, and shape. The striped shirt represents line, and the circle balloons represent shape. We also used various tones like really light white, and then darker black. The images were all in focus and this was done intentionally.

Interpret: In these series of photos, we were assigned to tell a story. Our story has to do with a childish boy playing with a balloon, then in the distance the boy sees a man in the background facing him who is wearing all black. The man in the background represents an adult, and he looks almost mysterious. You can the infer that the adult then walks towards the boy, approaching him. In the next shot, you now see the adult and boy both wearing almost the same thing, as if his childhood days have come and gone away. Throughout the series of photos, the boy holds a balloon. In the first photo, the balloon is white, the second the balloon is gray, and in the last photo, the balloon turns black, to show progression of the boys life. These photos are were taken all outside, in a rough forest with trees in the background to create a mystical feeling.

Judge: I feel that the series of photos are successful in a way that we were able to act out our story using images. I think the contrast with the darkish background, and with the lighter objects in front, was portrayed well. The boys striped black and white shirt came out very clear, and so did the balloons. The 3 series photo leaves a sense of a cliffhanger to have the audience infer what has happened. Which I think is a good thing, and creative thing to do, so that it's not so literal. Working in groups was nice because everyone contributes with their own ideas, and we all try and put them together. The only difficult part was that some things were unclear, and the communication between all of us as we shot our models. Also, it's important to choose a model that is okay with being on camera and comfortable with it too. So we'll just know what to change for next time, and make it even better.

Window Portrait

Describe: This photo is a portrait of myself, so I am the subject matter. The foreground is of myself and the background, which you can't see very much, is of my room. This work is figurative.

Analyze: There's the use of shape in my face. There's a pretty equal amount of visual tones of whites (in my face) and blacks (in my hair) in this also. The photo was taken in focus intentionally.

Interpret: The purpose of this photo was to use the natural window light from outside, while the portrait is taken of a person inside. The sunlight helps to bring out a natural looking portrait. It also brings out the lights and darks. I'd say this image is in between light and dark.

Judge: I feel my photo was a successful portrait of myself. It really shows the different tones of whites and darks using the natural light. The mood is very fun and happy, with the smiling. If I had to change anything, I'd probably just show more of the background.

Outside Portrait

 Describe: This photo is a portrait of Armin, so the subject matter is the person. She is in the foreground, and she's standing behind two metal bars. The background is a big fence. The work is figurative because I used a person in it.

Analyze: There is definitely line in this photo. She is behind two bars to give the photo more effect. The tones are mostly light grey except for her dark hair and shirt. The image is in focus and this was done intentionally.

Interpret: This image was taken to see the difference between natural light (outside) and un-nateral light (inside). The image is more light and was taken outdoors.

Judge: I feel my portrait was successful in the sense of the person I used, and expression she's giving. I makes the audiance want to find out more about the photo. The only think I would change would be to have more darks then lightness.

Still Life

Describe: This photograph is a still life. I used a black mask with a feather, one flower lying down and the other standing up to create height. The background is plain with a grey tone and some shadows. most of the objects are close up. The two flowers are in focus while the mask is not. This photo is abstract because I arranged object around to create a still life.

Analyze: The objects are placed in a way that it balances the main concept out. The mask is in the foreground while the two flowers are in the background. One flower is placed up-right to create height, and the other flower is placed sideways. The flowers give off a very edgy shape because of all the leaves and petals, while the mask is pretty much one rectangle. Some of the photo is in focus and some is not.

Interpret: This photo was taken indoors. I think that is why it's on the darker side, because there is no natural light. We used a strobe light. I went with a theme of a mask and flower because it reminds my of a school dance I went to. It kinda gives a felling of mystery because people hide behind their masks.

Judge: I feel my work was successful in a way that I got the meaning clear and across. Even though the flowers look good in focus, I might of liked it better if the mask was in focus because it's in the forground. Also, I think I needed more white spots instead of all dark.

Portrait

Describe: Here is a portrait of a student named Ilana. It's a close up photo, her face is the main subject. She has a scarf on her left shoulder, and a design of the side of her face. The background is plain and has  many tones. This work is figurative because it's of a person.

Analyze: The work is organized with her body in the middle of the photo while her head is tilted upwards and she's looking away from the camera. I wanted her eyes to pop out, so I put a design of confetti around them. The scarf around her left shoulder gives the photo personality with the plaid design. The tone is a peaceful tone, she looks very sympathetic.

Interpret: This image has high contrast with dark shades as well as light shades. The background is a white background with a gradual shade going from dark to light starting form the top left corner. This photo was taken indoors to teach us the value of light without sun.

Judge: I feel my image was successful overall, my model was on key and I chose the right clothes for her to wear. As for the background, I feel It's very gradual, and works with the tones of her face so she doesn't blend in with the background. The only thing I would have done differently is, to show the design, I made on her face, more. I could have done that by shooting a profile view of her face and have her head turned all the way to the left.

Photo book of me

Describe: This is a book made in photography about me and my personality. The pictures of me are close-ups but the pictures are also small. This work is abstract because I pieced magazine pictures together like a collage. 

Analyze: I used many of shapes like stars, circles, squares and rectangles for the cut-outs from the magazine. The colors and tones I used are mostly blue and green, shades and tints. All of my little images are in-focus and this was done intentionally. 

Interpret: In this book, the point I was getting across is that I made this book about me in photography class. I also like art and that's my major. I like piecing this together my own way and making it look presentable in a different kinda way. The images are mostly light. I did use other scraps of developed photos to add more of a neat effect. The photos of me were all taken outdoors. 

Judge: I feel that my photo book was successful. I made it my own and created it how I like. I included my favorite colors and used many photos of myself, which I think, made it seem more personable. On the other hand, I probably could have made it more my own by drawing or painting something in it, because I love doing that.