What will your message be?

My message for set 2 will be slightly altered and it will become the “sexualization” of women and how it determines who they are (and worth). This is different from my original vision, but I decided to go down this path because the first set inspired me to delve deeper into the topic of elf-worth and reflections, exploring different aspects of it.

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Anastasia Fasnakis – Mirrors / Alternative Reflections Series

The incorporation of the mirrors in Fasnakis’ photography really stands out to me, as the reflections in the mirrors disrupt the original image, and hide parts of it. For example, in the first photo, the image of the tree branches hide the man’s face. I like how the color of the background in the mirror matches the color of the sky, because it makes it seem like the branches are supposed to be there. I also like how the focus isn’t just on the mirror, but on the man as well (in picture one), because it means the whole subject is important, as well as the mirror.

The lighting in picture one is harsh, as the contrast between the ‘dark’ man and the white sky is strong, but I would like to achieve a more dim lighting in my project, more like the third photo, a bit like the second. However, I feel it is valuable to have a clear/empty mise-en-scene, because it puts more focus on the subject (there is nothing dirstcting you from the focus in the background).

Develop and then clearly state your vision.

For this set, I plan on taking two types of photos: one where a long mirror is covering someone’s chest, and one where a mirror is covering someone’s behind. I will then edit the reflection of their face/eyes into the mirror, and this will communicate that when speaking to someone, you should be looking at their eyes and face instead of body parts that are sexually appealing to them. I will make the background of the original photo and the edited reflection the same, so the two images look like they are one, making the reflection more natural.