Artist Statement

In the portfolio that is shown below are pictures of what I’ve been working on and completed throughout the semester. The first thing I worked on in digital photo is the rule of thirds and the latest work we completed in class was our header for our portfolio which is right above this. We worked on a lot of compositional tricks throughout the semester.
The compositional tricks that are seen throughout the portfolio are the rule of thirds, leading lines, macro, simplicity, extreme angles, framing, drawing with light, and fill on flash. All of these tricks help us in our own distinct way. For example leading lines helped us by following a line into the picture that leads us to our emphasis. Another one is macro this helps us get a closer view of our emphasis and see every little detail in our emphasis. On of my personal favorites is drawing with light because you have to find a sense of emotional given off by the emphasis that the photographer is trying to get across.
I really enjoy every part of my portfolio because it is a sense of accomplishment. Everything we have learned is very difficult and confusing at some points. It takes awhile to start getting used to Photoshop and all the stuff it can do. I also have a great sense of pride because everybody that I know looks at my portfolio and say they like it. Since they enjoy what’s going on in my portfolio I enjoy what’s going on in it.
Where I need to improve a little more in the future is in Photoshop. I know the basics and what some tools are used for but I would like to get used to the complex materials that can be used. Some places I’ve seen improved though, are in my designs that I make. Even though I use the basic tools they still come out spectacular since from were I started wasn’t so pleasant to look at. Some experience with my fellow peers and their portfolio’s were great because theirs look better or equally better to mines.