Zoe Hazan
Poster Project
The purpose of this project is to research a social issue through photography. I chose to examine the health issues which exist nowadays. I shot many different factors which affect health, for instance, as fruits and vegetables maintain a balanced body condition, alcohol and junk food do the exact opposite. The top pictures represent disadvantages as the bottom benefits.
As I brainstormed image ideas for my topic, the first thought which come to mind was different types of medication such as vitamins and pills, hence my center image. I placed a few medicine containers in a manner where a few bottles are exposed to the sunlight while the rest aren’t. I find the transition from the high exposure in the front to the low exposure in the back intriguing.
The top left picture is of a woman smoking a cigarette. I made sure to focus on the cigarette, as the background and the woman’s face are quite blurry. A single cigarette contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer - therefore it’s quite self explanatory of how unhealthy they are and what kind of damage they can cause to one’s lungs.
To the right is an image of several junk foods including soda, potato chips, and oreo cookies. These snacks contain large amounts of sugar which is concerning since children consume them on a daily basis. I enhanced the saturation to make the green and red colors more vibrant.
Under the top left picture is an image of a woman drinking a bottle of beer. Drinking large amounts of alcoholic beverages can cause severe damage to one’s liver and brain, which is hazardous as it is life threatening.
To the right of the sugary snacks image is a picture of a McDonald’s place. Fast food served in places of this kind is extremely unhealthy as it is greasy, sugary, and fattening. I enhanced the saturation to make the red and yellow colors stand out from the blue sky.
Another image to the right is of a beloved beverage all around the globe - coffee. I made sure to completely focus on the drink. Unfortunately, the yummy drink is immensely unhealthy as it is consisted of large amounts of caffeine and sugar. Coffee shops are everywhere and the drink is constantly consumed, creating a serious health issue.
Below that is a picture of a boy deeply concentrated on his cell phone and laptop. Although technology has its benefits, it is also a source of obsession among children, teenagers, and even adults. Not to mention the damage it may cause to eyesight.
Moving on to the benefits; underneath is an image of frozen yogurt. I focused on the cup and kept the shop logo blurry. Frozen yogurt is a great alternative for ice cream as the taste is almost identical yet the large amounts of sugar being consumed are cut. This image is meant to display how important it is to prevent eating the sugary foods the world has to offer, and try finding healthier alternatives for them.
Further down is a picture of a boy drinking water. I zoomed in on his face and concentrated on it. It is important to hydrate yourself constantly to prevent dehydration and any kind of sun damage.
The bottom right image is of a fruit bowl containing grapes, apples, and bananas. I increased the saturation to enhance the colors of the image. Fruits are a healthy snack for an unexpected sweet tooth.
To the left is a stopped motion picture of a boy playing with a soccer ball. I enhanced the vibrancy of it to make it more colorful. This image is meant to display the significance of taking part in physical activities.
To the left is a picture of a boy enjoying vegetables, and raising a carrot to his forehead making him look like a unicorn. I increased the saturation to make the colors of the vegetables pop.
The bottom left image is a stopped motion of a basketball mid air, aimed towards the hoop. I enhanced the colors of the image by increasing the saturation. This is also meant to represent the significance of participating in physical activities.
Above that is a picture of a boy’s face protected from the sun by a hat. I zoomed in on the upper portion of the boy’s face to capture this shot. Sun protection such as head-wear and sunblock is essential to prevent skin diseases and dehydration.
The last picture is of a boy sleeping. I shot it in a way where only his head is exposed to the sunlight. I brightened the pic to make sure his body wasn’t too underexposed. Sleeping for at least 8 hours every night is important to stay energized and productive.
All in all, this project broadened my knowledge of current health issues. It raised my awareness of the matter and hopefully it did for you too.
Poster Project
The purpose of this project is to research a social issue through photography. I chose to examine the health issues which exist nowadays. I shot many different factors which affect health, for instance, as fruits and vegetables maintain a balanced body condition, alcohol and junk food do the exact opposite. The top pictures represent disadvantages as the bottom benefits.
As I brainstormed image ideas for my topic, the first thought which come to mind was different types of medication such as vitamins and pills, hence my center image. I placed a few medicine containers in a manner where a few bottles are exposed to the sunlight while the rest aren’t. I find the transition from the high exposure in the front to the low exposure in the back intriguing.
The top left picture is of a woman smoking a cigarette. I made sure to focus on the cigarette, as the background and the woman’s face are quite blurry. A single cigarette contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer - therefore it’s quite self explanatory of how unhealthy they are and what kind of damage they can cause to one’s lungs.
To the right is an image of several junk foods including soda, potato chips, and oreo cookies. These snacks contain large amounts of sugar which is concerning since children consume them on a daily basis. I enhanced the saturation to make the green and red colors more vibrant.
Under the top left picture is an image of a woman drinking a bottle of beer. Drinking large amounts of alcoholic beverages can cause severe damage to one’s liver and brain, which is hazardous as it is life threatening.
To the right of the sugary snacks image is a picture of a McDonald’s place. Fast food served in places of this kind is extremely unhealthy as it is greasy, sugary, and fattening. I enhanced the saturation to make the red and yellow colors stand out from the blue sky.
Another image to the right is of a beloved beverage all around the globe - coffee. I made sure to completely focus on the drink. Unfortunately, the yummy drink is immensely unhealthy as it is consisted of large amounts of caffeine and sugar. Coffee shops are everywhere and the drink is constantly consumed, creating a serious health issue.
Below that is a picture of a boy deeply concentrated on his cell phone and laptop. Although technology has its benefits, it is also a source of obsession among children, teenagers, and even adults. Not to mention the damage it may cause to eyesight.
Moving on to the benefits; underneath is an image of frozen yogurt. I focused on the cup and kept the shop logo blurry. Frozen yogurt is a great alternative for ice cream as the taste is almost identical yet the large amounts of sugar being consumed are cut. This image is meant to display how important it is to prevent eating the sugary foods the world has to offer, and try finding healthier alternatives for them.
Further down is a picture of a boy drinking water. I zoomed in on his face and concentrated on it. It is important to hydrate yourself constantly to prevent dehydration and any kind of sun damage.
The bottom right image is of a fruit bowl containing grapes, apples, and bananas. I increased the saturation to enhance the colors of the image. Fruits are a healthy snack for an unexpected sweet tooth.
To the left is a stopped motion picture of a boy playing with a soccer ball. I enhanced the vibrancy of it to make it more colorful. This image is meant to display the significance of taking part in physical activities.
To the left is a picture of a boy enjoying vegetables, and raising a carrot to his forehead making him look like a unicorn. I increased the saturation to make the colors of the vegetables pop.
The bottom left image is a stopped motion of a basketball mid air, aimed towards the hoop. I enhanced the colors of the image by increasing the saturation. This is also meant to represent the significance of participating in physical activities.
Above that is a picture of a boy’s face protected from the sun by a hat. I zoomed in on the upper portion of the boy’s face to capture this shot. Sun protection such as head-wear and sunblock is essential to prevent skin diseases and dehydration.
The last picture is of a boy sleeping. I shot it in a way where only his head is exposed to the sunlight. I brightened the pic to make sure his body wasn’t too underexposed. Sleeping for at least 8 hours every night is important to stay energized and productive.
All in all, this project broadened my knowledge of current health issues. It raised my awareness of the matter and hopefully it did for you too.