Photography 1 – Final Project

Brainstorm

Mood Board

Artist Research 

• Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz is a renowned American portrait photographer, who was born on October 2, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut. She studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and gained prominence in the 1970s as the chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine.

Annie Leibovitz is known for her dramatic style and ability to convey the personality and emotion of her subjects, particularly in her work for Vanity Fair; her iconic photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono and her book Women, had both celebrated and presented the  influential through females. By fully exploring through the techniques, Annie Leibovitz had exert different compositions and unique lighting styles to generated various ironic examples and created an conceptual story. This had lead her photograph to present an impactful effect with high fashion and personal narratives.

“Annie Leibovitz.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz.

“Annie Leibovitz.” Artnet, Artnet Worldwide Corporation, www.artnet.com/artists/annie-leibovitz/.

Vision Statement 

The vision I have conceived for this series of photographs aims to depict a lazy style, I’m planning to focus on the portrait unit and using specific elements or objects as decorations to reflect out the theme of breaking through the order. This style of photo will allows me to connect through different concepts and helps me to build further on the lighting and composition through the photo, making me to explore through deeper understanding of the different techniques and elements being used through the images.

Final Evaluation 

For the final set of photos, I focused on the emotions and social issues that the images convey. The first photo features a girl lying next to a bean bag chair, with some books improperly discarded nearby. In this image, the girl reaches for the books, and her facial expression reflects a sense of avoidance, suggesting she feels compelled to confront them despite her reluctance. This captures the mood of helplessness in modern society, highlighting the necessity for individuals to face various realities. The second photo shows the girl sitting on the floor with her legs curled, her head bowed in a contemplative pose. Her turned back towards the books adds depth to the image and conveys a sense of unwillingness to confront her situation. The final photo introduces a stuffed animal, symbolizing a break from conventional order. This contrast emphasizes how people often use their own methods to escape societal expectations and norms. Lastly, I applied the editing function to add techniques and filters to enhance the mood and create unique lighting effects.

Overall, this set of photos utilizes books, a stuffed animal, and the girl to illustrate the social issue of how modern society can oppress individuals and how they find their own ways to challenge the established order.

Reflection

Reflecting on my progress in capturing these photos, I realize the importance of thorough planning and refining my photography techniques. A clear vision statement can help me better understand my ideas, making them more coherent and allowing me to explore the ideal scenes I envision.

Additionally, through this photography experience, I believe I have improved my skills in lighting and element representation. By incorporating various lighting styles, the images can convey clearer emotions and set the mood, helping the audience grasp deeper meanings. This approach can also highlight significant social issues, prompting viewers to find their balance within reality, ultimately making the photographs more impactful.