Outside Portrait Photograph

The photograph portrays a young lady in the woods, eating an apple and gazing directly in the camera. The photo was taken in a shallow depth of field and the subject posed so that their is an asymmetry to the photo and no true center point. The overall effect focuses on her eyes and mouth, while the trees in the background add texture and contrast. I was trying to convey a feeling of enlightenment and present an epiphany through the subjects face. The intensity of her eyes help to bring across the look of slight surprise and the realization that she only has herself in this world. The emphasis on her and the apple give support to this idea and the lines of the background tree represent her standing away from the crowd. I believe hat the content of the piece was portrayed accurately however next time I would exempt the necklace. 

Still Life Photograph

 

The focal point of the photograph is the tea cup that is positioned upward and there are many objects surrounding it, such as the parasol, the fan, the tea kettle and the shadow of the ivy branch. The element of lines is presented through the shadows behind the parasol, also from the parasol itself, bringing attention toward the focal point- the teacup. Also, composition-wise, there is an odd number of objects which does not stray from the center point and overall I believe the photograph was printed beautifully with great contrast. I was trying to convey certain aspects of the typical Victorian woman's life and how women had minimal obligations--drinking tea, playing piano, and walking around the gardens with their fans and parasols. I personally love the fashion and elegance of the women at this time, therefore it would seem that the photograph was throroughly executed the concept of a 17th century woman. I believe that my concept was clear and executed well in this photograph.

Portrait Photograph

In this photograph, there is a young woman gazing off into the distance, and poses a look of conflict in her features as she contemplates something. She is sitting and the background is shaded in light. The work is  figurative. The photo was shot from a frontal position wherein the model is posed toward the left facing the light resulting in a shadow cased across the right side of her face. This image creates complexity in an otherwise plain piece. The image is in focus in order to accurately display her conflicted features.  I  was tying to convey an image of conflict and contemplation where the subject is adversely facing toward the light, however some small image of darkness is following her and making her wonder. The white background poses to strengthen the meaning of the piece and the focus on the subject. Overall, I believe the meaning of my piece was lost in its simplicity, and with a stronger stance or pose on the models part, the message would have been more prominent.

Still Life Resources Consulted Page

http://www.top-photography-tips.com/still-life-photography-tips.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevsyd/2468399429/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevsyd/2468399419/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbowen/2780579017/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35585444@N04/3900269215

Contact Sheet

I shot the photos labeled "CN". Victoria Van, Roanne Torres, and Jiane R. were in my group.

In the first photo, I wanted to capture the elements of emphasis and lines through the flower and the palm leaf. Subsequentually, I took a photo of the steps in fron tof the grande theatre in order to emphasize lines and unity. Lastly, I wanted to convey isolation through the photos I took of Roanne and Victoria, while also conveying balance, variety, and texture.

Portrait of Bloggers by Computer Light (Current ARTicle)

A. What do you guys think about the lighting and portraits?

I found that the light was very front of the face in order to highlight the bloggers profile rather than the surrounding setting.  The rooms where usually dark with the exception to additional lighting from a hall light, or television set, and of course their laptops. In various photos, the colors of red and blue are very prominent and highlight along side the bloggers' faces, as well as setting pieces like a couch, refridgerator, and other homely items.

B. How could you apply some of the lighting techniques to this class?
I would have to do more frontal lighting and a add a bigger contrast in dark versus light setting, along side diverse light positioning.

C. Everybody is blogging, tweeting, updating statuses, checking in, tumbling, how can this be beneficial to the art community? 

The internet involvement in at is beneficial in the sense that new artwork is spread across the world faster and more and more people can access it. The more access people of different backgrounds have to various artworks, the more opinions an artist can be subjected to and there are more opportunities for exposure into the Art world.

This was my favorite due to the utilization of the red wall in contrast to the dark lighting. It also accomplishes the task of highlighting the blogger himself, and the lighting adds to the serious tone of the photo and his posture.

sites for portrait lighting

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/8598141/2/istockphoto_8598141-black-and-white-headshot-of-young-woman-smelling-a-tulip.jpg

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http://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/James_Franco.jpg

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jim4532/2075000193/

http://www.realitynewsonline.com/images/antm14jessica.jpg