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Diptych Photos

Shut Up

Nick Gurrieri

This Diptych photo first shows Nicolas in his usual form-- endlessly talking about things that are sure to make you laugh. The following image shows him in rare form-- quiet. 

Wild Cat

Bryce Kinney

This shows the model Bryce in two different forms. As a nice cat, on the left, kind. And as a wild cat, on the right, wild... and angry.  

Alphabet Photo

ALIVE

Photowalk May 8th, 2015

Option 2 - Color

Green

Color Grid Photo

The Beautiful Mandy Milkovich

Business Card

Project Grad. T-Shirt Design

Image Text

Become Someone Else

I am a Sitka Blacktail Deer Fawn

Food Photography: Comparison

Food Photography (Comparison)

Advertisement Photo

Actual Photo

Surrealism

Surrealism

My friend Mo decided to sit on a rock at the edge of a waterfall. These chains are meant to protect him from falling. 

Photo Walk (4/2/15)

Portrait

Duck

Just a cool Duck basking in the beauty of the sun

Surrealist Artist Review

René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist painter. Born in November of 1898, Magritte grew up through traumatic adversity. His Mother was suicidal through the early years of his life. In fact, it was severe to the point of his Father being forced to lock her in a room. She unfortunately escaped and drowned herself in a river. When she was found, her dress was covering her face—an image found in many of Magritte’s paintings (ex. Les Amants). Not much is known of Magritte’s early life; it is apparent it was quite tragic. René began taking drawing lessons in 1910. His career took off in 1915. He was one of the biggest components of surrealism and was celebrated immensely throughout Belgium.

Erik Johansson is a surrealist photographer. Born April 1985 in Sweden, Erik has a knack for creativity. He captures his ideas in unimaginable forms by combining photographs together. He transforms images through software’s much like Adobe Photoshop.

Artist’s Name: René Magritte

Title: The Treachery of Images

Date: 1928-29

Description: A picture of a brown, gold, and black pipe with a yellow background. Meant to look realistic, hence the effect of light shining off of the surface of the pipe. Under it, a French sentence, “Ceci n'est pas une pipe.” Which means, “This is not a pipe.”

Analysis: This picture provides great depth and is incredibly thought-provoking much like many of Migrette’s other works. It explains the theory that the pipe is merely an image of a pipe—not an actual pipe.

Interpretation: In the deepest interpretation, I believe this tries to explain the true nature of reality. It represents an idea of forms, hinting that it isn’t the primary form of a pipe. Judgement: In conclusion, I think that Magritte did an exceptional job explaining the meaning behind this painting. The painting is in fact an image of a pipe, not an actual pipe. This can be shown through great detail and the sentence.

Artist’s Name: Erik Johansson

Title: A painting too real

Date: 2008

Description: A picture of a lady holding a picture of a boat dock. As she tilts the picture, it begins to leak. As the title states, it’s a picture too real.

Analysis: This picture is incredibly well-done. It looks as if the picture frame is actually leaking water from the dock. Almost as if it’s titled just enough to spill out water. On top of that, you can see the ladies reflection in the water and it appears as if it is actually splashing off the floor.

Interpretation: I can’t see any deep meaning behind this photograph, but the idea is apparent. The picture looks legitimately real. It absolutely looks as if the water is dripping out of the picture frame.

 Judgement: In conclusion, I think that Johansson did an outstanding job on this photo. The idea behind it brilliant and he carried it out very successfully. It’s hard to look away from this photograph.

Compare and Contrast

Magritte and Johansson grew up living two very different lives. While little is known about both men, it is recognized that Magritte went through some tragic events growing up; this including the disturbing death of his mother. On the other hand, however, there is no such knowledge of Johansson’s childhood. I believe that the two artists differences growing up have clear effects on their work. For example, Magritte makes paintings full of emotion—even symbolizing his Mother’s dress, whereas Johansson’s works are more creative and joyous. 

Photo Walk 

Red Blue Green

Hockney

Landscape

This is a landscape shot featuring the Godspell sign and Nicolas. This is art.  

Portrait

This is a landscape shot featuring Joe and his vibrant shirt. Art. 

PhotoApp Essay

PhotoApp Essay

Lumis

The app I used for this assignment is called Lumis. I downloaded it off the Apple App Store. Visually, icon and thumbnail, it’s a visually appealing app—looks professional and useful. And even more, it is. When you open the app, it gives you a slideshow of pictures created using the app. It’s quite alluring and attractive-- shows the true potential of the app.

            The app itself is simple and easy to use. It offers a great variety of effects. However, its main focus is on stickers and other add-ons. On top of that, it has a great text tool and many frames that can be used to profoundly enhance your picture.  The following are pictures I edited through this app:

 

As you can see, the border enhances the picture significantly. The text gives it character. Stickers, as you can see in the second picture, transform the picture.

            Lumis is a fun app. Even though it appears professional, it’s more of a fun and kid-friendly app. The features it offers are simple and funny; thus, appealing to children.  

Photo Walk

Depth of Field

Reflection

My friends and I taking a picture reflecting off a mirror in the library. 

Partner Portrait

This is a picture of Nick dropping the elite UFC bantamweight Renan Barao with a big overhand right in the first round.  

Where I'd Rather Be

This is a picture of me in my favorite TV show Shameless. I put myself in the place of my favorite character, Lip. Watch this show. It's awesome. 

Portrait Series

Portrait Series

"Pat"                                               25. Feb 2015

This is a picture of Pat with a vintage look. The lighting and atmosphere gives it a warm mood. It delves into her interesting personality through these 4 images. 

Photography Composition

Leading Line

This is an example of a picture with leading line. Leading line is when something leads you through the picture. This picture works because the straw leads you into the drink.

Rhythm

This picture is an example of rhythm. Rhythm is when an object is repeated in a picture and gives that object a feeling of depth. This picture works because the trees are repeated rhythmically across the entire photo. Due to that, they are given an important role in the picture.

Informal Balance

This is an example of an image with informal balance. Informal balance is when there are multiple things that catch your eye in one picture. This picture works because there are several things that catch your eye. (Nick)

Silhouette

This picture is an example of a silhouette picture. This means that the light comes in from behind the picture. This picture works because the flash is coming from behind the subject.

Focus (soft)

This is an example of a photo with soft focus. A photo has soft focus when it is not focusing on anything precisely; it is usually blurred out. This picture works because it’s not really focused on anything, it’s blurred out, but you can still tell what the picture is.  

MyLife

Press Pass

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