Vision for the Photos
The vision for my photos is to explore the emotional journey of mental health. Capturing the moments of despair and hope, struggle and joy. Through abstract and layered techniques, I am to create two images that evoke different aspects of this journey with two different people. I hope to illustrate that while each individual’s experience is unique, the emotions and transformations are something many can relate to and understand.
The societal/cultural issue I want to explore with my photographs is the emotional journey that is mental health struggles. I want to highlight the progression from feelings of despair and confusion to a sense of resilience and hope. This issue is something that resonates globally, but mental health still remains a subject that is often stigmatized, leaving many feeling isolated. Through the pictures, I want to capture the subtle yet powerful shifts in emotion, symbolizing the strength it takes to navigate these challenges. The other photo will juxtapose feelings of struggle with happiness and light. The blur represents the dynamic nature of happiness. Emotions like happiness and joy often come in moments that feel hard to fully grasp, just like how motion blur captures a sense of movement.
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Other set:
This part of the series contrasts the darker images with photos that evoke a sense of curiosity. The subjects in these photos are looking at different places the middle one looking at the camera represents confidence. There’s no detachment or hiding here. The photos where the subjects are looking to the side will capture a sense of curiosity. Like they are in the middle of processing something or looking towards a new possibility.
I intentionally made the lighter one take up more space on the photo, showing resiliance