Author: Ethan

My photography project, called “Silhouette Chronicles,” is about exploring deep ideas like anxiety, struggle, and victory through the captivating form of silhouettes. I want to explore social and emotional landscapes that are deeply rooted in the human experience. I want viewers to face their own inner struggles and victories. Through the way light and shadow interact, I hope to make people feel a wide range of emotions, from the raw intensity of anxiety to the euphoria of victory. I will get ideas from the little things that happen in everyday life and capture moments that connect with the universal journey of strength and redemption. By putting viewers in a world where darkness and light meet, I hope to make a place for reflection and empathy, where shared experiences can work across language and cultural barriers to help us all understand each other better.

For the first and second photograph, my subject was Darren Chan, My friend in Photography 2, And the subject for the 3rd photograph was Orrin. The first 2 images has a melancholy feel to it which can be shown with the black and white coloring, symbolizing a man who has reached rock bottom, which is shown in the 2nd photograph, and the 1st photograph symbolizes the man finally seeing the solution/answer, which can be represented by the glowing light (similarily to how people would represent heaven). whilst the third photograph shows the man finally reaching his goal with the flower tree, the green grass, and the blue sky. The third photograph still shows a hint of darkness/melancholy with the small effect of black and white showing that a man’s goal is never finished and there is always something else to look forward to.

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I have Chosen this Photograph because it simply shows one subject in the photo, it is a simple combination of the stoney background and a monkey sitting near the pond. this photograph conveys the feeling of loneliness and how even monkeys are lonely. it is also somewhat similar to Joel Sartar’s photographs as it is a head on photo of a monkey with no other subjects or unique details in the background.

I have chosen this photography because it is a very uniqe photo with the monkey’s mouth open whilst staring directly at the camera, which is very reminiscent of Joel Sartar’s distinctive style. it also conveys some humor as the face the monkey is making is very humorous and with the water dripping down his further insinuates it.

Finally, I have chosen this photographg for its focus on one singular subject, and its contrast to the others, finally using baby monkeys as appose to adult monkeys. as humans we would all agree that a baby monkey is far more adorable to adult monkeys. i also believe it relates to Joel Sartar’s style the most, as it is the most direct photographg, but also because it showcases the whole body rather than just the face.

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Photo I have chosen to analyze:

I had chosen this photo because it is not only the same animal i had decided to shoot, but it also perfectly represents Joel Sartore’s distinctive style of photography. this photograph unlike those of other photographers, as Joel Sartore simply takes head on photographs of animals, rather than choosing to take photos from ther angles. i believe this perfectly matches my style of photography. one of the most important elements of this photograph is texture, since the photographg is simply a monkey with a black background, the monnkey itself is the only point of this photograph is the subject. this means that the texture of the monkey’s fur, eyes, and facial features are the most important elements of this photograph.

I aim to capture the complex bond between humans and our primate cousins in my photographs, exploring how culture, environment, and global connections intertwine. My goal is to evoke empathy and forge a connection between viewers and these extraordinary creatures, encouraging a greater respect for the variety of life on Earth. To fuel my creativity, I seek out images that capture the authentic essence of primates in their native surroundings, delving into their emotions, actions, and living spaces. From my perspective, my goal is to connect the human and non-human realms, initiating discussions on preservation, biodiversity, and our joint duty to safeguard the environment for the next generations.

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A portrait is usually a picture, often a photograph, that shows a person’s face and expressions. It tries to show the person’s character or likeness. Selfies can be portraits, but traditional portraits do not show things in the background that could distract from the person. A good portrait makes you feel something and shows you things about the person that you didn’t know before. It can include more than just the face, like hands or other details. But if you can’t tell who the person is because of abstraction or damage, it’s not a portrait anymore. Portraits don’t always have to show the person’s face. They can be made up of objects that are arranged in a way that looks like the person or a series of pictures that together show their presence.