Project Title:

Lazy Afternoons

Project Description:

My theme will be “Lazy Afternoons”, a theme which subject focuses on the aesthetics of how people spend their afternoons when they do not have a tight schedule. I chose this theme because I realized how much I love spending time just relaxing and practicing self-care, without having to do much work. I also came up with this theme due to the fact that I spend Thanksgiving cooped up on campus every year, and I remember it being such a lazy day last year with nothing much to do but walk around, order in, and watch TV. This year I will be spending Thanksgiving on campus as well, so I am planning on taking much of my photos on that day, or any day during the break. Since I love natural light better than an artificial one, and since afternoons are when the environment is at its brightest, I would focus on taking the images using natural light, unless otherwise needed. All my images will have a warm tone, indicating the comfort of being lazy, and also because I cannot have a peace of mind when I am cold. I might use a model, but I might just take self-portraits instead for my own convenience however I am still debating regarding that issue. Although I do know that much of the images will focus more on objects and the environment such as interior space, or objects such as coffee. If I go to the city, I will shoot some images in the city as well.

References:

Robin Layton: Lifestyle Portfolio

Joe Mcnally Photograph

Project Title 2:

Thanksgiving On Campus

Project Description 2:

My theme will be “Thanksgiving On Campus”, a theme which subject focuses on the atmosphere and landscapes on campus this upcoming Thanksgiving. I chose this theme due to the fact that although my friends are kind enough to invite me to their family’s Thanksgiving dinner, I always hesitate since I see it as a family occasion, and ends up spending Thanksgiving cooped up on campus each year. And I thought that this year it might be interesting if I take a photojournalistic approach to this one holiday when some may be celebrating with their family whereas some just spend it like any other day. This year I am planning on spending Thanksgiving on campus as well, so I am planning on taking much of my photos on that day. I will begin in the morning, and perhaps around noon I will start to walk around the campus taking pictures of the deserted landscape that is rarely seen here on this crowded campus. The only issue would be the weather, but in case of rain and strong wind, I will focus more on the interiors of whatever building is open and again concentrate on the emptiness of it. I might use a model (if there are any available to me), but I might just take self-portraits instead for my own convenience yet I am still debating regarding that issue. However I do know that much of the images will focus more on objects and the environment such as interior space and the campus scenery, or objects such as the meal that is going to be served at the SAC. If I happen to leave the campus for any reason, I will try to shoot some images there for comparison as well. 

References 2:

 

Jordi Huisman: Link

 

 

I believe photography and film has made us aware of our surroundings and the world we live in even more. Photography has always made a very strong impact on journalism, because of its nature of capturing the moment in addition to people’s tendency to believe what they have seen. Film has made it even more convincing to believe in a certain documentation and therefore a stronger impact due to their difficulty in manipulation and because it gives us more context compared to a photograph. These mediums suggest a stronger story than plain written or spoken words, and have spread awareness of important issues such as poverty, racism, and discrimination. It has sparked activism among people and has impacted people to stand up for the right cause after viewing a strong and moving image. When travel documentation first became a trend, it also sparked the same type of motivation among some to respect other cultures in other parts of the world as well.

Jay Maisel (1931-)

Jay Maisel was born in January 18th, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY.

He is now 88 years old and is living in Brooklyn.

He studied painting and graphic design at Cooper Union and Yale University, and has officially become a photographer in 1954.

While his portfolio includes the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Miles Davis, he is best perhaps known for capturing the light, color, and gesture found in everyday life.

This unique vision kept him busy for over 40 years shooting annual reports, magazine covers, jazz albums, advertising and more for an array of clients worldwide.

Since he stopped taking on commercial work in the late ’90s, Jay has continued to focus on his personal work. He has developed a reputation as a giving and inspiring teacher as a result of extensive lecturing and photography workshops throughout the country.

And this year, his biographical film, Jay Myself, has premiered.

“If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person.”

His website: https://www.jaymaisel.com/