Inspiration

In this photo, we were challenged to tell a lie. I took this photo of a cake squishy, because it seems like food but it’s actually just made out of foam. Part of the “cake” is in shadow as well, making it appear deceitful.

In this photo, we were challenged to show serenity. I took this photo of trees in a park because being outside in nature and sunshine makes me feel peaceful. I also edited this photo with white overlay brush strokes in Photoshop to brighten the leaves and make them stand out Read more

In this photo, we could capture anything as long as we didn’t use any filters or edits. I took this photo in class when we were practicing with lights. I like how we can create the illusion of a glowing star shape just using a light wand and long exposure. Read more

In this photo, the goal was to capture something anonymous. I took this picture of a mask lying on the ground because masks cover up people’s faces, making them appear anonymous. I used a multiply layer of 47% in Photoshop to darken the photo since it was a little overexposed.

In this photo, the goal was to take a photo of trash and make it beautiful. I took a picture of a scrap of aluminum foil, something which is often overlooked and immediately thrown away. To make it look more interesting, I bent it into a curvy shape. Additionally, since Read more

In this photo, the goal was to use white balance for a photo that’s not necessarily color accurate. I took this photo of my friend spinning around in her Halloween costume. It was a bit cloudy that day and the lighting looked gray so I used the shade white balance Read more

In this photo, the goal was to capture a photo that conveyed visual weight. The small yellow flower contrasts the green grass field around it. The flower also follows the rule of thirds which gives it more visual weight and helps balance the photo.

In this photo, the goal was to capture our current mood. Typically, candles represent light in the darkness and also uncertainty. When I took this photo, I was feeling very overwhelmed with homework and uncertain about how I was going to finish everything. I tried to show that through a Read more