I believe photo from my "Elements of Arts" Project changed the way I look at photography. The photo encompasses aspects of photography that I had not realized yet. This photo helped me discover how important color was to a photo. Color gives vibrancy that acts as visual appeal to the audience. Different colors can provide a contrast in the photo that makes the subject stand out more. I understood that the vitality of red stood out more against a duller gray color. I also began to notice how I could create a photo that I liked simply by using a camera phone. I always thought I would be at a disadvantage because my camera phone was not producing quality pictures. After I had taken this photo using a camera phone, I began to take pride in my photography. I started to have confidence in the photos that I had taken. I transformed as a photographer.
5. The difference between shape and form is that shape is that shape is flat, almost two-dimensional. On the other hand, form is three-dimensional. Shapes are lines that are closed and connected to express length and width. Because form is three-dimensional, it can express length and width as well as add depth to the photo. Shapes include circles and triangles, whereas forms include spheres and cylinders.
6. The difference between pattern and repetition is that pattern is the repeating of a certain symbol or figure within a work of art, whereas repetition works with pattern to create a work of art that gives an impression that is active. For example, a pattern would be the repeating usage of rectangles in a work of art. Repetition would be the repeating usage of rectangles and circles to create a unity that makes the work of art dynamic.
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Movement is the use of lines, shapes, and color to guide the viewer throughout the work of art to insure the viewer is able to observe the entire picture. This photo from my final project is able to express the Principles of Design, Movement. The viewer would first be drawn to the individual standing on top of the skateboard, perhaps because of the maroon color of the individual's shirt. The viewer would then move on to the green wheels of the skateboard. The green color of the wheels stands out because it constants the duller colors of the environment. Then the viewer would see the lines of the stone bench. The flatness of the bench would provide a path to the white shed. The straight edges and lines of the shed would steer the audience to the gloomy color of the fence. The fence appears to connect to the large tree. From the tree, the viewer would be guided across the branches and to the white sky. The white sky would provide a conclusion as the viewer is drawn back the skater.
Principles of Designs - Movement: http://hsuphotography.blogspot.com/2015/03/principle-of-design-movement.html
8. From the last three projects, I believe my Spring Expo project was my best.
My Spring Expo project is my best work because the photos of each athlete represents a story. Every athlete has a story to tell and I feel that my photos help to represent their story. The way each athlete is positioned and their facial expression expresses their determination, work ethic, and emotion. The athletes' expressions also help to serve as an extension of my emotion and determination whenever I am involved with sports. This is also my best work because I began to enjoy working with the athletes. Whenever something is more enjoyable, the resulting product and effort is of a higher quality.
This project pushed me to communicate with my photography partner, Jason Chang. We were able to critique each other and provide insight on how we could improve the photos we took. I learned to interact with my classmate so that we both could provide our 100 % effort and finish the project at the respective deadline. Also, working with so many athletes caused me to step out of my comfort zone. I describe myself as a rather introverted person. But in order to provide my best work, I had to socialize with this other individuals. I became more sociable. In addition, this athletes were going out of their way so that I could fulfill my project. I realized that I must be more flexible while maintaining a strong work ethic. From this project I learned to see differently by understanding that comfort and satisfaction are not always the best options. Being comfortable in the moment may not result in the best outcome. I learned to step out of my comfort zone and communicate, which lead to a product that I am proud of. Being satisfied may not allow for full potential. When photographing one of the athletes, I had to position myself at different angles and ask the athlete to try different stances in order to come up with a suitable photo. If I had settled on the first photo I took, my project would not have been what it is now, a series of photos I am very pleased with.
