My most successful project was definitely a Room of One's One. I not only developed Photoshop skills, but also grew as an artist/photographer. I used Photoshop to edit the separate photographs and then put them together on one page. Because this project was unique to the class, I feel like I really defined my "style" and felt proud of my piece no matter who did or didn't like it. I think this piece was important to perfect because it was like nothing that I had ever done before. I had never purposely took out of focus pictures, but the dark background against the light circles really made it look like a substantial piece of art. Personally, this piece evokes a sense of happiness in me because I know all the hard work finally payed off. However, I want my audience to appreciate how many ways normal sceneries can be distorted to fit different standards of art.
My most challenging project was the high key/low key. Both, but especially high key, were extremely difficult to find and capture in one photograph. I think this project really required taking risks because you have to risk something or go outside the box to get a successful image. I struggled with finding a balance between a completely white-outed photo and a darker photo, that could no longer be classified as high key. Looking for a solution, I definitely used Photoshop as my companion to adjust the lighting and I also consistently adjusted my aperture/shutter speed on my camera to match the lighting outside. Attaining a low key photo was much less difficult because the right places were more accessible. One place where I got quite a few low key photographs was the storage room below the stage. It was dark and mysterious, but I got some good photos out of it.
This year in intermediate photography I feel that I have definitely developed a specific skill set. I think that I have had enough experience to feel very comfortable with composition and finding unique places to take pictures. I have definitely used the "thirds" rule, but have also broken it when need be. Also, something I have recently noticed is that I make very clear distinctions with horizon lines. For example, at Phoenix Lake I took one picture of trees, weeds, and the lake. The trees were in the top third, then water, and last the weeds. All three were separated very subtle lines and it was very intriguing to the eye.
Another skill that I have very much enjoyed developing is working in the darkroom. Even though I also worked with digital images, I think my strength definitely lies in the darkroom. For the recent Sarah Project, I have aimed to create a lot of contrast within my images because, from earlier experience, I think those make the most interesting photographs. I can successfully say that I have mastered the enlarger, using the filters, the chemicals, the photo paper, and the negatives. Additionally, I think working in the darkroom has also been one of the most rewarding experiences. After spending so much time adjusting aperture and shutter speed, it is wonderful to know that all the
hard work payed off when a beautiful print is produced. I wish I could have had the opportunity to work with the Holga cameras because I love the subtle roughness that is a part of the Holga pictures.
The last skill that I have developed and thing I have learned is to develop an outline of some sort, but also trust your instinct and really go with the flow. So many intentions can change along the way, so it is really important to not stay bogged down by ideas at the beginning of the project. For the Room of Ones Own Project, I definitely used this skill to create my final product. At first I wanted to shoot cityscape and skylines, but as soon as I saw the circles of light, I knew I had to pursue that. As a result, it was one of my most successful projects this year.
My most challenging project was the high key/low key. Both, but especially high key, were extremely difficult to find and capture in one photograph. I think this project really required taking risks because you have to risk something or go outside the box to get a successful image. I struggled with finding a balance between a completely white-outed photo and a darker photo, that could no longer be classified as high key. Looking for a solution, I definitely used Photoshop as my companion to adjust the lighting and I also consistently adjusted my aperture/shutter speed on my camera to match the lighting outside. Attaining a low key photo was much less difficult because the right places were more accessible. One place where I got quite a few low key photographs was the storage room below the stage. It was dark and mysterious, but I got some good photos out of it.
This year in intermediate photography I feel that I have definitely developed a specific skill set. I think that I have had enough experience to feel very comfortable with composition and finding unique places to take pictures. I have definitely used the "thirds" rule, but have also broken it when need be. Also, something I have recently noticed is that I make very clear distinctions with horizon lines. For example, at Phoenix Lake I took one picture of trees, weeds, and the lake. The trees were in the top third, then water, and last the weeds. All three were separated very subtle lines and it was very intriguing to the eye.
Another skill that I have very much enjoyed developing is working in the darkroom. Even though I also worked with digital images, I think my strength definitely lies in the darkroom. For the recent Sarah Project, I have aimed to create a lot of contrast within my images because, from earlier experience, I think those make the most interesting photographs. I can successfully say that I have mastered the enlarger, using the filters, the chemicals, the photo paper, and the negatives. Additionally, I think working in the darkroom has also been one of the most rewarding experiences. After spending so much time adjusting aperture and shutter speed, it is wonderful to know that all the
hard work payed off when a beautiful print is produced. I wish I could have had the opportunity to work with the Holga cameras because I love the subtle roughness that is a part of the Holga pictures.
The last skill that I have developed and thing I have learned is to develop an outline of some sort, but also trust your instinct and really go with the flow. So many intentions can change along the way, so it is really important to not stay bogged down by ideas at the beginning of the project. For the Room of Ones Own Project, I definitely used this skill to create my final product. At first I wanted to shoot cityscape and skylines, but as soon as I saw the circles of light, I knew I had to pursue that. As a result, it was one of my most successful projects this year.
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