This is my mind map for the choices unit. I have brainstormed multiple ideas that I can take inspiration from while taking photos. I can further explore the concepts mentioned on the mind map in my photos.
Tag: ideas
Reflections: Statement of Intent
Branching off of the ideas from my mind map, I decided that I would focus on reflections on non-flat metallic objects. However, I realized that the idea of non-flat metallic objects might be too vague and distant from our lives to make an impact on the audience. So, I changed my focus to reflections on the metallic surfaces of technology. It is still related to the initial idea of metallic objects but it has become more related to our personal lives since technology is an essential part of our lives. Technology can include: electronics devices, vehicles, appliances, etc.
Statement of Intent: The title of my project is Steel Visage. The intended feeling felt by the audience is confusion and mesmerization. This project relates to the idea of how we heavily rely on technology in our lives. This idea might be seldom recognized in reality so in my photos I am going to bring attention to it. Therefore, the audience should feel confused and mesmerized when they come across these photos.
I will get inspiration and develop my ideas by looking for photographs by Erwin Blumenfeld that use innovative techniques to show the frontal and side views of the subject. This type of inspiration will be especially useful for my project because it would be difficult to capture reflections on the metallic surfaces of technology. In addition, I will explore the eerie psychological portraits by Blumenfeld to find out some ways that I could make my photos have an emotional impact on the audience.
The photo above by Blumenfeld has a very profound impact on me because it depicts a women’s separated reflection in countless layers of mirrors. Compared to a photo with a reflection in only one mirror, this photo has more distortion and abstraction, giving the photo a more mysterious feeling. It makes the audience question the actual appearance of the woman, piquing their curiosity. I will incorporate this idea in my photos to have a more profound impact on the audience.
Reflections: Mind Map
This is a mind map that explores various concepts that I might include in my reflections project. The three main subcategories related to reflections that I thought of were surfaces, self-reflection/identity, and abstraction. The different photos that I have included are connected to any ideas that they are related to. Photos with more connections are more representative of my ideas. After considering all of these concepts, I came to a conclusion that I would focus on reflections on non-flat metallic surfaces. The reasoning behind is that the the photo with the spoon at the bottom of the mind map connects to all three subcategories. Therefore, it represents the combination of all my thoughts on this project.
Photo 2 Initial Thoughts
Possible Project Ideas:
1.
Close shots of small objects. I will attempt to create a scene from real life in the smallest scale possible. I will adjust the aperture of the camera to make the focus clear. I will use objects such as lego and figurines as subjects. The subjects in the photo will interact with an everyday object. For example, from the photo below, there are lego stormtroopers pushing a camera lens. For special effects I will use clay, paper, and glass.
2.
Photos of objects in colored latex coverings. I will use latex of a certain color and put objects associated with that color behind the latex. The only thing that shows in the photo is the color of the latex and shape of the object. I might use people as subjects for this project.
3.
Photos of objects in motion. This project will focus on capturing objects in motion using sports mode on the camera. Sports mode will ensure that the photos do not blur like they do on the iPhone. In addition, I will adjust the shutter speed of the camera to achieve the desired effect. I will use people as subjects and let them use props and equipment.
The three projects above will be done in sequence. Throughout the process, I might change a few ideas if the setting of a photo is different or if materials are unavailable.
Identity Project: Mind map
