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Scroll down below to see some selections of my work from this unit.

Seeing and Feeling- Texture Photography

For this project, we practiced manual camera control and exposure triangle settings as we shot our own macro photos. These photos were supposed to show texture through close up abstract frames with lighting to support the overall feeling. These are some of my favorite macros from this project!

3-2-1 Photo Walk

This was our first project getting into photography! To learn the basics of using our DSLR cameras, we went around campus to capture a series of basic photos including 3 macro shots, 2 portraits, and 1 portrait. These were some of my favorites from that photo shoot!

Levitation Effect

For this project we shot multiple frames of the same scene and used masking to create realistic effects with ourselves or other objects floating in the air.

Seasons Through the Lens- Four Seasons Photo Shoot

For this project we did a final studio portrait session where we shot portrait photos of a classmate themed on the four seasons in Vermont. We used outfits, props, sprays, gels, and advanced lighting setups to capture these looks. We also used portrait retouching techniques in Photoshop and Lightroom to edit and refine each portrait. These were my favorite shots from that series featuring Chris as my subject!

Apollo 13 Movie Poster Redesign

For this project we recreated posters from famous movies starring ourselves and our classmates! We designed these as high quality documents using the full size billboard layouts. We had to create every element ourselves and could only import limited credited assets, so the main photo here was something we made in the studio using fish bowls to look like astronaut helmets!

Sketch Effect

For this project we learned how to use layer blend modes to create an effect that looked like we were being sketched by pencil or paint. Then, we used compositing techniques to combine this sketch with a real photo to create this surrealist effect!

Attack of the Clones

This was our first project in a “Photoshop Magic” series learning about photo manipulation. This effect was aimed at making “clones” of ourselves through photography and photo manipulation using layering and masking. I made five clones of myself in this edit!

Extrospection- Halloween Portrait Series On Location

After lots of practice doing portraits in the studio and outdoors, this project allowed us to shoot three or more portraits of two or more subjects in any location, style, and mood of our choosing. The most important elements of this shoot was to capture a sensitive depth of field, edit with portrait retouching techniques, and showcase our subjects in their best light. I went for a moody dramatic concept for Halloween making use of a misty day outside to shoot these.

Double Exposure Effect

For this project we used Photoshop to emulate a classic photography effect that came from vintage film photography when two images were shot on the same frame, using opacity to blend them. I combined a portrait and stars shot to create this manipulation!

Make It Move- Photoshop GIF Animation

To preview our upcoming studies in graphics and animation, we made GIF sequences in Photoshop using some photography and other graphics. Photoshop is perfect for making GIFs and cinemagraphs since you can create them like a video using a timeline! I made mine as a photo sequence tipping my hat.

Layers on Layers- Collage Design

This was our first project in Adobe Photoshop to learn about masking and layering. Using selection and masking techniques, we created our own collages with dozens of photos. My collage is all about flowers set over a dark textured backdrop.

Flash Flash- Studio Lighting Experiments

For this project I worked with Hannah and Charlie to experiment with long exposure light effects. Once we darkened the studio, we used our flashes and tripods to create these effects in camera, such as a manual double exposure where we flashed the lights multiple times or light trails to paint in light over time! These were created in camera with no Photoshop editing.

Photography Challenge- Whisper/Shout

This was our first photography challenge where we had an open-ended prompt that we used photography to communicate. This prompt was to take a photo that either “whispered” or “shouted.” I staged a scene with Matthew holding a phone and acting out the whispering and shouting, but my editing and lighting really communicates the prompt.

Painting with Time- Light Painting Demonstrations

For this project, we worked with teams in a pitch black dark auditorium room to do some light painting. Using tripods and shutter speeds as slow as 20+ seconds, we created these light paintings by hand without any Photoshop or added effects.

Visually Clever- Prop Photo Effects

This project had an open-ended prompt to use props of any kind to create photo tricks, illusions, and interesting perspectives. Beyond thinking creatively about the props, we had to compose the photos to showcase clever concepts. I used string lights and glass prisms as props to create these shots.

Landscape Photography

These are some landscape photographs I've shot while exploring all around Vermont. Some of these used concepts like HDR and Panoramas to capture vivid detail.

Portrait Camp Photography

These are some fun portraits and lifestyle photos I shot last summer at camp!

Shining Through- Text Clipping Mask Effect

For this project, we learned about clipping masks to create our own text art by making images “shine” through typography. My text art uses nature photos through exit and enter words.

Other Photography

These are some other photos I have shot beyond our projects to explore photography, lighting, and composition!