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 […]

Photographic Rule Breakers

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 […]

One of my biggest success was when we thought of making one of the hoops  moveable. Because it was really hard to make since we had to find the right size for the hole but also for the thing to stable the hoop with the cardboard connected with the stick behind the board. One thing […]