The Photo essay is a collection of images that are stylistically or thematically unified in order to tell a story. We will explore the idea of story and how to capture the audience and tell a particular tale. The class will cover basic photography, and the students will be able to tell a fiction or non-fiction story. The class will shoot on 35mm cameras, and we will critique and discuss each other’s work, as well as looking at master photographers’ works and essayists. The year will end with a final gallery showing of the students’ work.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

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

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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.



Monday, November 22, 2010

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.