Portraits of Photographers

My approach to this project was to portray each photography program in an appealing way through use of color. I noticed from the examples on the CIAS website that all the photos are in black & white and wanted to do something fresh and brand spanking new. I avoided the cheesy smiles and poses entirely for my "fine art" photo by covering the face of subject, thus the subject becomes anonymous representing all photographers. For my photojournalism photo, I wanted to show the worldliness of the occupation by portraying the subject surrounded by photographs of all the places he had traveled and captured. As for my advertising photo, I struggled to find a third setting with bright color but settled with white. I used one simple light to cast a rembrandt-esk feel on the model. This is the only photo in which the subject makes eye contact with the viewer which conveys the intimacy between the photographer and subject that is common in advertising photography.

Fine Art Photography

Photojournalism

Advertising Photography

Coming of Age in the New Millennia

A major part of my adulthood thusfar has been being a member of Narcotics Anonymous. It has called for a complete lifestyle change on my part in behavorial changes and personal growth. It has presented itself as challenging as well as incredibly enlightening. In order to preserve the animinity of the group members I have chosen to exclude any portraits of them, and instead approached to document the locations of the meetings. I wanted to document the rooms where I have faced my greatest fears while finding solace in them. This documentary explores an aspect of the world where few are allowed an intimate view. And with my personal tie to this wonderful life-saving program, I offer a glimpse into my life as a recovering addict.

Intro to Self.