Understanding Portraits in Photography Portraits are a fundamental genre in photography, capturing the essence, personality, and character of a subject. This genre has evolved significantly over time, incorporating various styles and techniques to convey the depth and complexity of human subjects. What Makes a Photograph a Portrait? A portrait is defined by its focus on […]

file:///Users/steve.zhu/Desktop/Freshmen%20Year/Photography/Triptych/Steve_Triptych%20copy.pdf My main goal in my triptych is to capture the contrast in people’s perspectives of their lives. What motivated me to capture this goal is the question I would ask myself daily: am I living or surviving? The phrase “Am I living or am I surviving?” reflects a deeper inquiry into the quality of […]

798_Full_Steve 798_First_Selection_Steve 798_Second_Selection_Steve 798_Third_Selection_Steve 798_Final_Three_Steve   As the last three photos might not have a lot in common from the outside of the photo and how the photo just seems, all three photos have the same deeper side of meaning. All three photos symbolize the relaxation of people in times like this, where everything is […]

The title of this project will be “Movement of Relaxation”; the theme I want to explore will be the art of movement and capturing the movement to “stop the time” of happiness or using ICM. To achieve this goal, I would use ICM to capture the movement of the people in 798 or capture intense […]

Ömer Erdoğan’s photographic style is characterized by a blend of artistic elements that reflect both his cinematic influences and a unique approach to visual storytelling. Characteristics of Ömer Erdoğan’s photographic style Art of movement: Erdoğan often captures dynamic scenes that convey a sense of motion. This is achieved through techniques such as long exposure or the […]

Photographic Rule Breakers

“Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element. Albert Renger-Patzsch, Edward Weston and Aaron Siskind photographed the ordinary to reveal their beauty. Uta Barth reversed the typical use of the camera, shooting out of focus and Andreas Gursky photographs the repetition of elements. During this unit […]

Formal elements in photography are the visual components that photographers use to create and arrange an image. By identifying and purposefully using these components, an image can be transformed, and everyday things can be turned into appealing visual narratives. Understanding these components helps to highlight the most critical parts of the shot and gives the […]

Pictorialism Movement The late 19th century brought the beginnings of the Pictorialism Movement in photography, which promoted photography as an art form instead of just as a way of capturing. In order provoke feelings and produce an artistic appearance, pictorialists modified photographs using methods including soft focus, atmospheric lighting, and complex printing procedures. By focusing […]

Some people argue that all works of art are abstractions because they are representations of life rather than real life. The ‘starting point suggests, “Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element.” Before understanding the deeper meaning of abstract photography, I used to think that abstract […]