Assignment Five

copy and past:

https://www.msu.edu/~melocheh/TheresaHutchins/

 

Part One

Composition: I used the light from the bathroom. It is a harsh light and I had to play around with the picture in order to have be stand out from the wall.

Concept: This photograph is representing self identity. As a woman it has always been hard to find who I am because society puts such a tough role on us and how we should be. I used the camera to block out my face, although it is somewhat letting my self identity shine though if one is reading between the lines. You do the math. 

Method: At first I used my bed room as the background because what represents my identity more then my own stuff. But the background was way to cluttered so I used a nice plan white background and added a black shirt in order to stand out against it. I also thought the tile added a nice texture.

Motivations: My goal with to take away who I was, but at the same time I am telling a story because being creative has become a part of life, as well as photography.

Context: This photo can be looked a from a number of angles. It shows self identity, women rights, and a story about the photographer.

Part Two

Interpretation: When viewed by the class they liked how it took out my whole face to prove self identity.

Evaluation:The class really liked how the photo was cropped. They also like how large they camera looked. They thought I should alter it a bit from the original image that I showed to the class on Thursday. That is what I did. I hope they like it.

Extension: I think it would be interesting to use different objects to take away different peoples personalities.

 

Part One

Composition: The lighting the the library provides is very bright and it did the books justice by making the whites of the pages brighter then expected.

Concept: I wanted to tell a story about how books are a banded from day to day. There are so many books in this world filled with so many interesting things that there is no way all the books that MSU library has get read every year.

Method:  I construct a scene and search for the brightest books I could find. I used a library stool to place the books on and rotated then in an interesting manner.

Motivations: At first my motivations were to show how students spend their college lives studying at the library, but then I got the idea to show how books become abandoned.

Context: This photo shows how old books are. In a scenes if they all work together they will create something strong and sturdy. For example, if I were to read all of these book I would gain an abundance of knowledge that I could later use to benefit myself. 

Part Two

Interpretation: After I explained what I was going for with the narrative the class really like they idea of abandoning the books of the library.

Evaluation: The class really liked how I showed the white edges of the pages rather then the binding. It gave the books a new outlook.

Extension: I would want to continue my narrative about the abandoned books and see how far I could take the idea.

 

Part One

Composition: I wanted to use interesting angles to show studying at the library because straight ones are borning. I also used the light from the room and tried to get a close up of the pen and have it in focus. 

Concept: I found showing how students spend their time at the library came best from the angle.

Method:  I let scene the scene fall into place because I wanted it to have a natural looked to it and not a placed one.

Motivations: My original idea for the narrative was studying at the library and this was the best image I had of that. I also could not part with it because I really enjoy the way the type takes your eyes a crossed the picture.

Context: This photo demonstrates the tools a student needs to have in order to make it through a semester here at Michigan State University. 

Part Two

Interpretation: The class enjoyed this photo but they liked the other direction I was going with the abandoning of the books.

Evaluation: The class enjoyed how the pen was in focus and it lead off the page.

Extension: I would still love the idea of capturing a student studying. I think playing with the view I had from behind the books would be interesting.

 

Part One

Composition: I set a scene up so that she could look into the mirror so one could see both images of her.

Concept: This photo is showing that she is okay with being who she is. She is okay with who she is even though she is not the typical stick model. Who is?

Method:  I construct a scene and used a lot of brainstorming for this image. I was not sure how I wanted to place her in order to make her feel comfortable with confidence and show everything I wanted.

Motivations: The motivations I had for this image came from dove. The dove adds reminded me of how beauty come in all shapes and sizes.

Context: In order to show that she was comfortable in her own skin I wanted her to have her head held high and her eyes looking at herself. When one is confident they could stair at themselves all day in the mirror.

Part Two

Interpretation: The classes interpretation of this image as a self image photograph.

Evaluation: The class like how her head was held high so they could tell she was confident to be who she is and not what other want her to be.

Extension: I would love to do a series of comfortable in your own skin and show people doing things that most would completely be uncomfortable with. This would allow the viewer to see the idea behind the photograph.

Blog Entry #24

A. Pick two images from any of the “constructed reality” photographers presented in class or linked on the assignment sheet. Describe how you could recreate these two images on a “smaller scale”.

Arthur Tress has a neat photograph that would I feel would make an interesting recreation if it were to be formed out of clay and the right light was directed on the clay to give it a shinny look like the water.
http://www.vaultgallery.com/upsize.asp?key=cllarge.jpg&ArtName=undefined

Tom Jackson also has an interesting piece with a nice teal color. I thought it would be interesting to recreate it and turn it into a water color painting and then take photographs to create a new "smaller scale" model.
http://www.tomjacksonphotography.co.uk/

B. Describe your plans for your self-proposed final project (if the plan is the same as before, paste it here again and give a bit more detail). During the final critique for Assignment #5, you will discuss/present these ideas to the class. 

Due to the fact that I am going to Spain and France, and that is the only thing that has been on my mind sense I have booked the trip, I have finally figured out a way to incorporate it into my final project in a way that is unique. I wanted to take pictures of impotent parts of the city from high points of the city. I feel as though it will give in an interesting view. For example, I would capture the eiffel tower from the montmartre sacre coeur. 

Assignment Five (Possible Final Images)

 Self Identity

Comfortable In My Own Skin

 Narrative

 

Assignment Five Set Seven

The image I choose to recreate for set 7.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar/15/guardian-student-media-awards-where-are-they-now

start of assignment five

 

Man Ray was an artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. He is known best in the art world for his avant-garde photography. He is a renowned for his fashion and portrait photographs. In this photo Marcel Duchamp became Rose Selavy.

 http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2006/dada/images/artwork/202-016.shtm

Yinka Shonibare was born and educated in London but spent most of his childhood in Nigeria with his parents. Through his work he would act as Dandy, a character he made up and he would place Dandy in somewhat humorous situations while showing the cultural influences of colonization.  

http://www.iniva.org/dare/themes/translations/shonibare.html

Blog Post #23

1. In what ways do you “construct” your identity? In what ways do you “perform” in your daily life?


      I construct my identity through the cloths I wear. Cloths are a way to express ones self, and it shows and builds character thought peoples lives. Throughout our lives everyone is performing daily. We step out of our homes, and put a smile on our faces, just the way people want to see us. We also complete homework tasks as students or work chores as adults.

2. Describe some ways in which your personal culture and social environments are “constructed”

      My personal culture and social environments were constructed for me for the most part. I was born into my personal culture. Yes, my parents gave me the freedom I needed, but they were also always there guide me to the "correct" social environment.



3. Describe some ways in which your physical environment/space is “constructed”.

    When I think of physical environment/space, I think of my bedroom. For some reason that is the first thing that comes to my mind. Last year I shared a bedroom, and I had to construct it based on what everyone as a whole wanted. Now that I have my own room I can construct the space anyway I please. It also allows me to get away when needed. 

4. In your daily life, what would you consider to be “real” and what would you consider to be “constructed/fabricated”?

      Real life is the life I live everyday. From going to class, to helping out my sorority, building relationships and at my job. The things I work hard for and at are the real parts of life. As for constructed/ fabricated, I feel as thought the people I run into on a daily basis are performing their daily lives just like I am and therefore it is fabricated.

5. Describe a narrative tableaux that you might create to be captured by a photograph. A narrative tableaux can be defined as “Several human actors play out scenes from everyday life, history, myth or the fantasy of the direction artist” ( Constructed Realities: The Art of Staged Photography Edited by Michael Kohler , 34).

      I think it would be interesting narrate a tableaux of children playing at the park, or riding bikes. At that age their lives are pretty perfect and all they have to worry about is having fun. 

6. Describe an idea for a photograph that includes a miniature stage or still life. A description of such an image is “The tableaux reconstructs events as in the narrative tableaux, but in miniaturized format, using dolls and other toy objects” (Kohler, 34).

      I think it would be fun to create a miniature stage of a group of people competing in the Kentucky Derby. I have no idea where this idea came from, but all I can think about are the little mini barbie horses that I could use to set this tableaux up. 

Assignment Four

 

Part One

Composition: I used a hash light in order to make her stand out. The lighting from the side gave her an outline around her which I thought looked really nice because it made her pop out against the white wall.

Concept: I wanted to create an image that one could see in a high end fashion ad. I feel as though it was successful though the high contrasted lighting. 

Method:  I construct a scene and used a lot of brainstorming for this image. I ended up doing a re shoot because the other images did not look the way I wanted them too. But I feel as though this picture ended up working really well. 

Motivations: My goal was to show a sassy side of the model. I wanted to the dress to stand out and show the clothing line. I have always enjoyed high end fashion pictures.

Context: This photo has a lot of sexuality. As they say, sex sells, and this photo would sell the product if it was supported with a line of photos. 

Part Two

Interpretation: The classes interpretation of this image as a high end fashion ad. 

Evaluation:The class really like how the lines on the wall lined up with the lines in the dress. They also like how crazy her hair was and how the shadow outlined her. They though it would look nice on a black mount bored. It would help the lines sick out more.

Extension: I would love to do a series of high end fashion pictures. I love the light they normal show.

 

Part One

Composition: I wanted to show her with a more natural look. I tried to agar the chair so it would through the perfectly straight lines on the wall off.

Concept: I wanted to create an image that one could see in a high end fashion magazine. I feel as though it was successful  because most fashion magazine have abstract backgrounds, that have nothing to do with what they are selling or the brand they are promoting.

Method:  I construct a scene and for some reason I am in love with this chair. I feel as though you can though it into any seen and it works. I also really wanted to give her to give off a natural feeling and I did by letting her just sit in the chair and pose they way she wanted to rather then listening to me. 

Motivations: Like I have said before and I feel like with this assignment I only liked my photos with from two of the prompts but her dress inspired me to move forward with these photos.

Context: Whenever I see walls like this it reminds me of a photographer that owns a company called rives edge. They use a lot of old black ground with a modern look.

Part Two

Interpretation: The face expression says it all. Almost like a deer caught in head lights, the model does not realize she was getting her picture taken.

Evaluation: The class like the face expression the model was giving off. They also enjoyed how the chair was blown out.

Extension:

I think it would be an interesting composition to photograph the chair in different areas.

 

Part One

Composition: I used a hash light over head and a standing lamp in order to make her stand out. The lighting from the side gave her an outline around her just like it did in the first one. She has a lighter complexion and I was nervous that she would not stand out against the wall.

Concept: I wanted to create an image had more expression in it. I feel as though this photograph paid off because it is close to her face and the viewer is getting a vibe from the model.

Method:  I found this wall randomly in my basement. Yes, I never go down there, but once I saw this wall I knew I had to use it. I had to move a lot of junk around and fix the lighting in order to capture this photograph.

Motivations: This photo was taken when I did the re-shoot for this assignment. I really wanted to show the model off with a classier look, but I still liked the damaged wall because it tells a story about the models past. I liked the way the lines in the dress were moving with the wall.

Context: This photo has a lot of sexuality. As they say, sex sells, and this photo would sell the product if it was supported with a line of photos. 

Part Two

Interpretation: My group said they could see this image on the back wall at American Apparel.

Evaluation: My group really liked the movement that was going on throughout the pictures. They also liked the way I used the burning and dodging tool. They though I could try playing with the space at the top of the photograph.

Extension: I think it would be fun to use this wall in another picture. Rather it be used as a background or object. I also think a series of these photos would take off as advertisements.

 

Part One

Composition: I used a desk lamp to give her face more light. I had to play around with the image a lot and decided what direction I wanted to take it in.

Concept: I wanted to create an image that could be used as a Covergirl ad. Now as I am looking at it, I should have chosen lipstick, and went wild with her lips. Overall I think it is a good start, and now that I have learned some other lighting tricks from other classmates, I feel as though I will be able to fulfill this photograph with accessory if I try to extend on it.

Method:  I construct a scene by setting up a lamp and chair. I also did a lot of google search of Covergirl in order to allow myself a better understand of their ad style.  

Motivations: My motivation with this idea was to show off Covergirl, and potential use this image in future work. As an advertising major I am realizing how impotent it is to have your photographs.

Context: This photo sells Covergirl, and I want the view to see that right when they look at this picture.

Part Two

Interpretation: The classes interpretation of this image as a high end fashion ad. 

Evaluation: My group liked how I changed the photo to have a lighter look. Before it was a lot darker and looked a lot harsher. They thought I should try lighting it from behind. With that they thought it would look more like a Covergirl ad.

Extension: I think it would be fun to run with the Covergirl makeup idea and try it out with different models. Then create a series of five different girls advertising different parts of their line of makeup. 

black and white

 

trying it out in color

 

 

Blog Post 22

A. Series: Brainstorm various ways to make a “series” of photographic images.

There are many ways one can make a series of a photographic image. For example, one could create a small set of objects, such as a chair with a dress draped over it and move it to different spots that one would not expect to see. Another idea would be to have all of you images relate in to one another, let them tell a story. I also think it would be neat to photograph different cities around the world.

B. Final Project: Your final project in this class will be designed by you. If you could tackle any photography project, what would it be? You could combine other media with photography (video, sculpture, drawing) or you could take one of your earlier assignments and expand it to create a larger project. If you are expanding an earlier project or creating an entirely new series of images, shoot for a series of at least 5 images. Describe an idea you have for your final project.

I am not sure exactly what I want to do for my final project. There are a few projects that I have done that I think would be interesting to recreate.

Throughout the semester, I have found that I enjoy photographing people more then anything. I would really like to try to add on to the high end fashion look. I would need to try out better locations but they idea is there and I could easily make a five page spread/ads with my photos.

I also think it would be interesting to create a series of the human body. It is so unique with it's shape and I would find it interesting to show the body at different angels. I also think theses photos would look amazing in black and white, and with the fashion photos, I feel as though they look better in color.

One last idea that I have would be to photograph Paris or Spain. I am going there or Thanksgiving break and I think it would be neat to document it. I also know I could get some really great pictures and I would have to think of a unique way to recreate these places because it has already been done millions of times. The only problem would be re shooting, but I am sure I would be able to take enough images to have a successful series.

potential final images