Angles
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Rather than choosing to take a picture at eye-level with the subject, I decided to complete the “Angles” prompt by shooting from above. I found that this made for a more attentive, curious subject. It makes the camera feel more present.
Rule of Odds
The three people in this photograph follow the role of odds – The 3 subjects making for a satisfying picture.
Negative Space
Including negative space in a photograph adds intrigue. In this case, you’re forced to look further into the photograph, all of the negative space drawing your eye to the subject.
Center Frame Portrait
I’ve isolated my subject in this photograph by placing him in the center. I think that this feeling of isolation is added to by the expansive and seemingly unending background. This way of framing a portrait makes it seem as though by subject is alone and facing the unknown.
Balance in Holiday Traditions
I took the word balance in this assignment very literally, capturing a symmetric photograph of some holiday decorations.
Leading Lines
This leading lines photograph doubles as a letter of resentment. Why ohh whyyyy did my father have to place the litter box right across from my bedroom door – the first thing I see as I emerge from my room (my eyes following the leading lines) is a vessel for cat excrement.
Symmetry Landscape
I chose to shoot my symmetry landscape in Downtown Los Altos, one of my favorite autumnal locations. I felt that the vibrant leaves really added to the mise en scène, establishing a more interesting symmetrical landscape.
Rule of Thirds Motion
This assignment was to take a photo that followed the Rule of Thirds, simultaneously displaying motion. The motion occurs in the center third of this paragraph, which captures my model climbing a lifeguard tower. I have my other model in the left third to perpetuate the story; “Is she waiting to climb up? Is she too scared to?” To align with the Rule of Thirds requirement, I favored a more symmetrical look, as I feel a photo that’s focus is the middle provides a more cinematic look.