Final_Street_Steve Zhu “Behind the Scenes: Unsung Backbone of Our City” My main goal in creating this triptych is to highlight the quiet strength and importance of everyday workers-janitors, sanitation workers, and delivery people-who keep our city running. What motivated me was a simple but powerful question: Who are the people we depend on every day, yet […]

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The title of this project would be “Everyday life in Shine.”The theme I would like to capture would use the concept of everyday life. To achieve this goal, I would be observant and patient, with good composition and candid movement to capture the moment of everyday life. In this photo, I want to show how […]

Photo Analysis Urban Community Life: The photographer appears interested in capturing the everyday moments of life in an urban neighborhood, focusing on how residents interact with their environment and each other. Human Connection and Social Dynamics: There is a clear emphasis on the relationships and unspoken communication between the individuals, highlighting the sense of community […]

The idea of everyday life in street photography is all about finding beauty and meaning in the simple, ordinary moments that happen all around us every day. It’s not about big events or dramatic scenes, but about the small, quiet parts of life—people walking down the street, children playing, friends chatting, or even just shadows falling on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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