Image 1: “Hiding From It All” (Image 1)
This photo shows a student covering their face with their hands, which suggests feelings of stress, shyness, or not wanting to be seen. It connects to my intent because it shows a real and emotional moment that many teens experience in daily life.

Image 2: “Zoned Out” (Image 6)
In this image, the student has their head down on the table, looking exhausted. This represents the tired and overwhelmed feeling that can come from school or daily routines. It fits my intent by capturing a quiet but honest moment of teen life.

Image 3: “Stairs and Silence” (Image 16)
This photo shows a student sitting alone on the stairs, looking away. The pose and expression feel thoughtful and distant. It relates to my intent because it shows a more reflective and quiet side of teenage emotions that’s often not talked about.

 

How these images answer my intent:
My project is about showing real and unfiltered parts of teenage life. These photos capture different emotions like tiredness, stress, and quiet thinking. I didn’t want my photos to be posed, I wanted them to show what teens actually go through in everyday moments.

 

What I experimented with:
I experimented with capturing natural body language instead of asking people to pose. I also paid attention to soft lighting and composition to make the emotions stand out more. These techniques helped me show my theme more clearly and build on what I did before.

Success:
I believe I successfully captured the subject’s facial expression and overall mood, effectively conveying their emotions and personality through the image. The composition and timing allowed the character’s state of mind to be clearly communicated, which added emotional depth to the photo.

Reflection:
However, I realized that I need to improve my control over lighting and shadow. The current use of light wasn’t as intentional or refined as I had hoped. In the future, I want to experiment more with directional lighting and contrast to create a stronger visual impact and enhance the atmosphere of my photographs.