Hutong mindmap: Six techniques are required: 1. The decisive moment: 2. Work the scene – Don’t just take one photo 3. Don’t move – The fishing technique 4. Capture gestures 5. Get really close – One arm length 6. Eye contact Below are the three techniques I planned to utilize on the Hutong trip: 1. […]
Blog post 14: Final triptych
I chose these three photos because they were all presented in monochrome and highlighted the formal elements of line, shape, and pattern in modern architecture. In addition, this triptych progressively zooms into the building I attempt to emphasize (Initially from the pentagon in the first picture, which is far from the buildings aside, then to […]
Blog post 13: photo set 2 contact sheet
Below are the yellow section photographs: All these photos were straight photographs. These photographs were inspired by a German photographer called Albert Renger-Patzsch who was devoted to taking monochrome nature photographs (specifically tree trunks). All of the yellow section’s photos were captured in monochrome, focusing on the formal elements of vertical line, tone, and focus. […]
Blog post 12: select another artist + evaluate another image
1. Select an artist Choose ONE photographer you have seen so far that inspires you. Albert Renger-Patzsch •Create a gallery of their photographs (at least 8). You can find lots of images online but try to select those that are at least 800 pixels wide. This photo emphasizes the elements of shape, pattern, and tone. […]
Blog post 11: Statement of Intent Vision 2
The message of my triptych will be to appreciate the simplicity and charm of nature. Specifically, I will focus on capturing pictures of trees while emphasizing the element of the vertical line. The beauty of trees can be seen in the most common places like schools and streets we often go through. I want the […]
Blog post 10: Photo set 1 contact sheet
Below are the yellow section photos: Photo evaluation: All these photos were straight photographs. These photographs were inspired by an American photographer called Ezra Stroller who was devoted to taking monochrome modern architectural photographs. Though 20 out of 79 images I selected did not capture the identical building in similar perspectives and angles, these photos […]
Blog post 9: Select an artist & evaluate an image
Choose ONE photographer you have seen so far that inspires you. Ezra Stroller •Create a gallery of their photographs (at least 8). You can find lots of images online but try to select those that are at least 800 pixels wide. This photo mainly focused on the formal elements of line, shape, pattern, and tone. […]
Blog post 8: statement of intent
Architectural beauty in monochrome The message of my triptych will be the appreciation of the beauty of architecture through the lens of black and white photography, highlighting patterns of certain shapes. I want my audience to feel awe and to immerse themselves when they see buildings’ and structures’ visual shapes and patterns in my presentation. […]