identitiy through the eyes

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

Composition: Throughout this project my goal was to show high contrast while putting emphasis on the models eyes. In the five large pictures I found it important to focus on their face and a part of the object that expressed who they are. In the small of the five I put their full bodies into perspective so one could see them in action. 

Concept: My images are about five different hobbies or passions that tell a story about the person photographed. It was important to me to have the concept readable and straight to the point. Through each of these images one can see how their personalities shine though without seeing much of who they are.

 Method: I went though quit a few ideas for this project. My final idea came from a photographed that I took during assignment five. I went though a lot of different thoughts when it came to depicting each model in a way that would hid who they were. After I decided what five passions I wanted to express I had to think of stages to place the models at. I wanted to use areas that fit their talents rather then having a random background. For most of the subjects I let them due what they wanted or what felt most natural. In some of the shots I had them stand in a way that looked best through the eye of the camera. When it came to lighting I used a mixture of both. Some I used natural lighting that was shinning in from outside where as other I used the sky lights from above and a flash to brighten the models. 

Motivations: The overall goal for these images were to take away the models personality but put it back with something they were passionate about. I also wanted to leave most of their faces out so it was hard to tell who they were. 

Context: Often in society peoples identities are taking away because of pressure we are faced with on a daily basis. We sometimes get caught up in this crazy would and find ourselves losing who we really are. With these photos I gave them back their identity and gave them a chance to remember who they really are. When viewing the photos one can see the passions and love they have for their different talents without seeing all of their face. Their passion has once again become who they are.

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Blog Post #25

For my self proposed project I want to take away peoples identity with objects that make them who they are. I am interested in this subject because everyone has something that they are passionate for and with the passion ones feels for the object it quickly become apart of who they are. I want to convey theses objects in a way where you cannot see their faces but because the object is there the viewer can respond in a way that they get a feeling for who that person is. I was inspired to create these images for my project based on a picture I took for assignment five, where I wiped out my face with my camera. I would like to evoke emotion with the viewer and make then think of who they are and how they have developed into the person they are today. The other day I was discussing the passion I have for music. Not many people know that I started playing piano in 2nd grade and the clarinet in 5th. It has been a part of me for so long. Until college, I played everyday and thinking back it makes me sad that I have not continued with the one thing that I love and the thing that has made me who I am today. I feel if I can capture people with the objects that make them who they are, my self- proposed project will be a success.