Magnification/Reflection

Artist Statement:

The subject of this photograph is my friend Lauren looking into an arcade game. While editing this photo I used the photo editor on my laptop to turn the photograph black and white and brighten up the image. I chose to create this photo because I noticed that in the back of the arcade game it had a mirror and that the glass created a reflection and I liked all the the portraits captured in this one image. The materials I used was Canon Rebel t5 camera and the photo editor on my laptop. The elements of art that I used were value and shape. The principles of design that I used were repetition and balance. The composition rules/ techniques that I used was rule of thirds. My project evolved because I took many images while I was in the arcade, but I thought this one fit best within the project requirements and I really liked the way it turned out. The meaning behind this image is to always self reflect on your life and the choices you make. This project relates to my life because I want my artwork to have a message behind it and have an impact on people's lives. If I could change anything about this photo I would have added more light into the image to have a larger range of value.

Artist Statement:

The subject of this photograph is my friend Julia in a dressing room. To create this photo I had Julia stand against this wall facing towards the mirror. While editing this photo I turned the photo black and white and adjusted the lighting and contrast. I chose to create this photo because I was drawn to the all details on the walls. The material I used was my Canon Rebel t5 camera and the photo editor on my laptop. The elements of art that I used were line and value. The principles of design that I used was contrast. The composition rules/ techniques that I used was formal balance. My project evolved because I had Julia stand in many different positions and I experimented with different editing techniques to get the image to look the way I wanted. The meaning behind this image is to have confidence in yourself and do the things you enjoy in life. This project relates to my life because Julia and I have always participated in theater throughout middle school and high school and the drawings on the wall depict a theater scene. If I could change anything about this photograph I would have made the image a little clearer because some of it is out of focus.