About Me
Your name is...
Molly Whelan
Where were you born?
I was born at Mercy Hospital in Portland Maine.
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
I have two younger brothers. One is 14, and named T.J.. The other is 12 and his name is Teddy.
What language do you speak at home?
We speak English at home.
What are your career goals?
From a young age, I've wanted to be a successful lawyer. However, recently, I've been exploring other options such as a photographer, an art or clothes buyer, or something having to do with government.
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
In five years, I see myself in a college, studying. I'll be sure of what I want to do with my life, and I'll be on track to achieve that goal.
Who do you know, other than a teacher, who has gone to college for art?
My grandmother and Zoe Fox.
What are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the family that I am a part of. I am proud of what they do, and who they are.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my freetime, I enjoy playing lacrosse, golf, going skiing, making music, spending time with my friends and family, and hiking.
Why do you enroll in this course?
I enrolled in this course to explore my options in a career path of photography and upgrade my skill set from photography one.
Who are the photographers that you are most interested in right now?
I am very interested in Sally Mann, Bill Jay, Evan Baden, and David Hillard.
Your ideal job would be...
A clothing or art buyer because I would get to travel a lot, and it would be a different experience everyday.
Three adjectives others might use to describe you are....
Curious, adventurous, and creative.
Artistic Inspiration
Evan Baden
Florence and Daniel
2014
I am drawn to Evan Baden's work because it conveys a strong sense of emotion. In every photo in his collection, you can get a sense of how the subject is feeling, just by looking at the image. I admire this skill, and enjoy his work because of it. I can also relate to his work because all of his subjects in his photos are teenagers.
David Hillard
Suzie Floating
2008
I am drawn to David Hillard's work because in each one of his pieces, he cuts up the photo and puts white strips in between. I think that this is a very modern approach to photography, and I believe that the spacing represents emotional distance between something so close, yet so far.
Banksy
Mobile Lovers
2014
I am drawn to Banksy's work because I admire how it is a different take on artwork. He feels the need to break the law, while using his right to express himself freely, which I find to be ironic. I admire his bravery and creativity. I think he has an interesting opinion on certain topics and I enjoy the way he expresses those opinions.
Sally Mann
Candy Cigarette
1989
I am drawn to Sally Mann's work because she explores the topic of feminism which I hold close to my heart. She believes in raising young girls to believe they're powerful, and I think that she does a very good job of conveying the power and strength of this young girl.
Noah Grondin
The Rush
2017
I am drawn to Noah's work because when he is taking photos, he is traveling the world. Noah Grondin is a good friend of mine, whom I grew up with. I admire the way he has taken it upon himself to travel the world and do what he loves, while pursuing his passion. He also focuses on portraits of people in front of landscapes in the back round, which is what I like to photograph the most as well.