I began doing photography at college level in 2011. When I first started at Fresno City College I was told to take photos of light and shadow, symmetry, pattern, closure, similarity, contrast, space, repetition, perspective, and much more. All of these being gestalt and other design principles. When I first began photography I did not know what I was doing. However, I'd say in 8 years' time I should have a bit of an idea now. So my goal is to go through some of these principles again, in hopes of being able to see that my "photographer's eye" has grown. I believe having focused on one type of fine art photography in my particular style for so long, that it would be good for me to return to the basics and to remember all of the little parts that create one big amazing photo.
After taking other art classes and learning how to apply these principles in other artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, I believe it makes more sense to me now. I would like to prove to myself that I can take photos of almost anything and make it catch YOUR eye as a viewer. I would also like to try to stay on campus for this project, as I would like to have some photos of my campus in my repertoire. Some artists that I take inspiration from are Minor White, Harry Callahan, and Imogen Cunningham.
This is 35mm film that I will be hand-printing on glossy paper. This first project is on RC, however I will switch to Fiber-based in the next parts.
Here is Part One of this project, along with the contact print. I apologize that these are not the best quality, as they are taken with my cell phone and unedited.
"University Student Union"
I went in here for orientation when I first started at FSU, and I haven't been back.
"Industrial Technology Building"
I absolutely love the light and the windows in this building. As I printed this photo I thought I had taken it vertically. Yet my classmate corrected me! But let's see how it looks vertically. Do you think it works this way as well?
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