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~get sleezy~alter ego
Hailey Mertes
Digital Photography A Block
Ms.Kalnay
5/17/11
Self Portraits: Me, Myself, and Someone I’m not
I am a freshman student and photographer at St. Joseph Academy. I enjoy taking pictures that make my audience think, as well as using Photoshop tools to add quality features. Pastel colors and vintage themes are the most amusing to me when I take photos. Looking through couture fashion magazines influence me because I notice the natural and alluring beauty. This is my first year of taking photography, and I have greatly learned to love the unique thinking and patience it requires.
When assigned a project in class, I spend much time researching and brainstorming for a creative and captivating idea. Looking at professional photographers’ work inspires me to not only aim for my best, but have a different perspective of lighting, angle, colors, and subjects. Creating a photo that is easy to relate to, especially for teen girls like me, is a goal for me when I am using my camera. To construct for “photo shoot,” I basically use things I can find around my house; I achieve my best with what I have. My pieces of work usually take me on average of 4 hours, only because I’m very hard on myself to perfect the photography since it’s a reflection on myself. Also, I look over my final photos to check if their any emotion conveyed as well as any thinking involved top figure out the story behind the photo.
For the project to create a traditional self portrait that represents me, I wanted to portray me as a funny and simple person. Therefore, I took my photo in front of a unique, bright wall, and blew a bubble to show that I am a comical and carefree person, instead of preppy and uptight. I used item I found around my house, and in Photoshop I decided to use an action that made the warmth of the photo to be seventies and almost seem like a Polaroid shot. I believe, this photograph of my self portrait is charming, relatable, and one-of-a-kind.
For the photo of the alter ego, I wanted to represent an image of a girl who is taking the wrong path in life by partying along with heavy drinking. I used a not so typically setting and set-up the bathroom as if it had been trashed because of a party. The many multiple objects I choose may have the viewers’ eyes all over the picture, but that was my goal. Also, I choose a vintage coloring and feel to the photo by making changes in Photoshop. To me, this photo is very different from my traditional self portrait, and can show how different some lives really are.
~get sleezy~alter ego
Hailey Mertes
Digital Photography A Block
Ms.Kalnay
5/17/11
Self Portraits: Me, Myself, and Someone I’m not
I am a freshman student and photographer at St. Joseph Academy. I enjoy taking pictures that make my audience think, as well as using Photoshop tools to add quality features. Pastel colors and vintage themes are the most amusing to me when I take photos. Looking through couture fashion magazines influence me because I notice the natural and alluring beauty. This is my first year of taking photography, and I have greatly learned to love the unique thinking and patience it requires.
When assigned a project in class, I spend much time researching and brainstorming for a creative and captivating idea. Looking at professional photographers’ work inspires me to not only aim for my best, but have a different perspective of lighting, angle, colors, and subjects. Creating a photo that is easy to relate to, especially for teen girls like me, is a goal for me when I am using my camera. To construct for “photo shoot,” I basically use things I can find around my house; I achieve my best with what I have. My pieces of work usually take me on average of 4 hours, only because I’m very hard on myself to perfect the photography since it’s a reflection on myself. Also, I look over my final photos to check if their any emotion conveyed as well as any thinking involved top figure out the story behind the photo.
For the project to create a traditional self portrait that represents me, I wanted to portray me as a funny and simple person. Therefore, I took my photo in front of a unique, bright wall, and blew a bubble to show that I am a comical and carefree person, instead of preppy and uptight. I used item I found around my house, and in Photoshop I decided to use an action that made the warmth of the photo to be seventies and almost seem like a Polaroid shot. I believe, this photograph of my self portrait is charming, relatable, and one-of-a-kind.
For the photo of the alter ego, I wanted to represent an image of a girl who is taking the wrong path in life by partying along with heavy drinking. I used a not so typically setting and set-up the bathroom as if it had been trashed because of a party. The many multiple objects I choose may have the viewers’ eyes all over the picture, but that was my goal. Also, I choose a vintage coloring and feel to the photo by making changes in Photoshop. To me, this photo is very different from my traditional self portrait, and can show how different some lives really are.