Inspiration
Food
In this photo, we were challenged to be inspired by food. I took this picture of a bowl of galangal soup from one of my favorite restaurants. The balance of sour and spicy flavors was really good and I recommend it if you haven’t tried it yet!
Composition
Using props
In this photo, we were challenged to create an interesting effect using props. I took this photo of a nail polish bottle reflection in a mirror. I like how mysterious this photo looks, with how dark it is and how the nail polish bottle is hazy and unrecognizable.
Story Telling
Modern convenience
In this photo, we were challenged to depict a modern convenience we cannot live without. I took this picture of traffic lights which is something I often take for granted, but definitely could not live without.
Inspiration
Current events
In this photo, we were challenged to be inspired by current events. I took this photo of a Starbucks which is currently being boycotted because of the ongoing war in Gaza.
Composition
Creative Staged + Depth of Field
In this photo, we were challenged to use creatively staged depth of field. I took this close up photo of the stamen of a hibiscus to show a creative depth of field.
Story Telling
Deadly sins
In this photo, we were challenged to tell story about one of the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth. I took this photo of two roses which I think represents the deadly sin of pride because roses can represent vanity and excessive love for oneself.
Inspiration
Musical
In this photo, we were challenged to be inspired by music. The sunset, autumn leaves, and empty road create a sense of peace, similar to how listening to music can be relaxing. I often listen to classical music at night to help me calm down and fall asleep.
Composition
Viewpoint
In this photo, we were challenged to change our viewpoint. Usually, we view freeways at the ground level from our cars, so instead I took this photo through a fence from up above to create a birds-eye view.
Story Telling
Film noir
In this photo, we were challenged to tell a story using film noir, a dark and mysterious genre. I took this photo of a person standing alone in a tunnel, which raises many questions for the viewer. I like how the light from the skylight shines on the person, highlighting Read more…