Assignment 1: Final; Written Statements P1

Composition: Since this imagine was taken as "asymmetry" as the prompt, I wanted the shot to be centered in order to express this the best way possible. The fact that it isn't symmetric makes the photograph more interesting.

Concept/Aboutness/Idea: Initially I didn't have a concept, but if I have to come up with anything I'd like to think that this photograph expresses the idea that something as plain and simple as a toilet can be beautiful in its own way. Compositional elements help support this because the subject matter it the toilet and nothing more.

Method: I really didn't do any planning for this photo, I was simply looking around the room for asymmetrical objects and liked the idea of using a toilet.

Motivations: I didn't have much of a goal when creating this image, it came to me more-so after the fact.

Context: I think this photograph is similar to Duchamp because he played with the idea of found art which I think describes this photo perfectly. It brings a new perspective though because the way it is cropped does more than just display the subject matter. In my opinion the photograph can be related to larger issues socially because it teaches the lesson that we need to appreciate the simple and/or less beautiful things in life along with the beautiful objects.

Composition: I enjoy the fact that this photograph is darker with subtle amounts of sharp contrast. I also chose to have the subject to the left side to somewhat counterbalance the brightness of the windows.

Concept/Aboutness/Idea: My image is about someone being somewhat torn and unsure of their place and/or situation in life. the fact that the subject is blurred and present in two separate areas displays this.

Method: I did brainstorm in order to get the best image possible as far as both composition and exposure. It took numerous tries to get both of the images of the subject the correct translucency and position.

Motivations: My main goal was to prove to myself that I was capable of making an image appear this way, which I think I accomplished.

Context: I think the image relates to the larger issue created by our society and culture. All throughout life we are encouraged to "find ourselves" which doesn't even make sense half the time and I think it's somewhat of a struggle during life.

Composition: I wanted to crop out enough of the subject in order to make it distinguishable, but leave a larger portion of it out of the frame.

Concept/Aboutness/Idea: The image isn't about anything deep and reflective, it's just about simplicity.

Method: I didn't do any brainstorming for this photograph. I looked around my room for objects that I find interesting and beautiful.

Motivations: My only motivation was that I found the lamp to be dainty and wanted to capture its beauty

Context: I think my photograph is probably different for the fact that professional photographers most likely don't go out taking photographs of lamps or simple things like that. The simple things they photograph usually have more to them. I don't think the image relates to any larger issues within society.