For my final project, I wanted to focus on one of my friends. I followed him around for the day and took various photos of him. The day started at Union Market, where we walked around and got drinks. We then took pictures near a wall at the market. We then went to the National Cathedral and walked around the area. Following that, we hung out and then went to a nearby bar with some friends. Most of the shots are from an eye-level perspective. I wanted the photos to be in the moment and see him from my perspective. I played around with some of the colors, like making some photos black and white. However, I really tried to use the lighting around me to create the image. The bar we were in had a red-tinted light and that really made for some interesting shots. I originally had shots with him and other people, however, I ultimately decided I wanted to stick with just him as my only subject.
I also took photos of him one other day when we were together, that I really wanted to include in my essay. Because of this, I decided to arrange my photos based on color. The first two photos are very bright and colorful (both are taken at Union Market). The next four are grey and black and white (these were taken at the Cathedral and on campus). The next two are from his apartment and are bluer. Finally, the last four have a red tint because of the lighting at the bar we were in.
At Union Market – Wide shot
Candid photo on campus. Medium shot.
Another close-up shot in black and white.
I wanted to use the rule of thirds here and have the subject be on the far right of the image. Also a wide shot image.
1950s vibes with this close up in black and white
Candid medium shot.
I loved the lighting at the bar. I really thought it created a cool mood. Medium shot and rule of thirds.
Extreme close up with a shallow depth of field.
Medium shot with a shallow depth of field.
Another phone distraction. Slight high angle shot.
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