Annie's Final Images

Final Images:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56447271@N07/sets/72157625363243405/show/

My proposal was:

My idea is to take pictures of about 10-15 people that are six years old and older. I want to take a picture of a photo of them from when they were about two to four and either scan it or take a picture of that picture. Then I want to put it on my computer and once I’ve taken the photos of them at the age they are now, I want to put the two pictures next to each other and see if they facial expressions are the same or have changed.

I was going to take pictures of some kids that are around 6-7, then 9-10, then 15-16, then someone who is in their 20’s, then 30’s, then 50’s, then 80’s.

People I’m thinking of using:

Josh & Gabe

Beau and Mercy

Rose and Renee and Marisa

Devon

Jenn

Jenna and Greg

Mom and Dad

Final Images- Rose

These are my final images. In the beginning I struggled so much trying to come up with an essay that I was able to do my best on. I came up with idea after idea and none of them worked. I ended up falling back on horses, something that to me just made sense to photograph. I practically live at the barn, so why not just try and get some good shots while there. Although the horses were probably one of the hardest models ever, I think I did a pretty decent job working with them.

My essay ended up being about how, horses and humans work as a team, and essentially are one. I believe that although horses are seen as powerful and strong animals, they are also loving and caring. They are seen as "wild," but when they have their own special person they are as happy as we are to have them. Horses show such a strength, so getting them down to a vulnerable level is a bit of a struggle.To me, going to the barn everyday is the biggest highlight of my day. My horse is always there and always makes me happy. Horses are a huge part of my life so being able to incorporate them into my photography made it even more fun for me.

Kate: Final Images

Artist Statement:

My goal was to represent and contrast the stereotypes of masculinity and femininity in our society. I brainstormed a list of characteristics that came to mind for each such as “rough, dirty” and “crystals, appearance”. Using these words I conveyed each stereotyped characteristic through a series of images. Placing a masculine image side by side with a feminine one, I believe I created the story I set out to tell.

Final Images

These are my final images for my photo essay. I wanted to capture some of the places and landscapes that make Long Island a diverse and interesting place. With images of beaches, farms, town settings, and several others, I believe I captured a good part of the diversity of this area.

Emily Rhodes

The theme for my project will be transformations

The transformation of someone waking up and going to school, getting ready for an event, transforming from childhood to adulthood

Transformations are crucial to the evolution of our society. I want the photos of before and after to be side to side so one can see the differences.

Andrew Davis's Proposal

For my project I want to shoot a fictional story. In my story I will be taking pictures of 2 friends and the adventures they go on though out their lives. I am not sure if I want to put video in it but I will figure that out later in the trimester.

“When I grow up, I want to be a star, I want to be famous, want to see the world...But be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it" (Pussycat Dolls). At a young age I was determined to be a Power-Ranger, wanting to save the world from every bad thing alive thinking that was what I was put on this earth to do. When we are first born are parents look at us and see the cycle being broken, but for some children their parents only see the never-ending cycle of ongoing death, crime and pain. Most children grow up wanting to be doctors, lawyers, chefs, writers, president, or famous. But the reality sometimes is that not everyone will be famous, and I want to show the reality of that truth. By showing this truth I want to photograph young children as what their loving parents want them to be which is the better and the best of this world. To the contrary, I will photograph these young children as what the world [society] plans for them to be. For example drug dealers, criminals in and out of jail, prostitutes etc. I want to show children in a grown-up world.

I want to capture every moment from the climax to the lowest level of pain and hate. By using black backdrops I would accent the emotions in the face rather than focusing on the whole subject on a larger scale. With this whole collection of photo’s I want to evoke emotions of I’m glad that’s not me, and forgiveness. When looking at these images I want the viewer to look back over their lives and maybe make an adjustment, not feeling empathy but feeling more sensibly.