Author: smitd595
The Flaneur
For my Flaneur images, I wanted to explore a tree which was being littered on. I attempted to shoot the tree in ways I normally would not have, and make the viewer feel a sense of intimacy toward the tree. All of the trash near the tree shows how urbanism and city life has taken over. The little green left we see in the city get littered on and battle scarred.
Streetwise
The Streetwise movie impacted me because I began to look over my own life with a different eye. It gave me a new appreciation for my privilege to not be like these kids on the street, and gave me a new eye through my photography as well. I began to look at filmmaking in a different way than I did before, and realized that staging isn’t as important. I could go out and shoot people on the street and still be able to tell a story. I believed you showed this movie because you wanted us to look at filmmaking differently, and leave those hollywood production dreams in the dust. The story is told with many POV’s, mostly on the kids and their point of view of the world around them.
Gallery Pictures
This First image struck me in a different way than normal. This image shows power, an overcoming of a stereotype or image people have over transgenders. The model poses in an empowering way, almost looking down at the camera while the models arms show the imagery of hierarchy.
The ruggedness of this image hit me. The way the photographer composed the symmetry of this image gives it a refined but tough look. The sepia tones gives it a distinct “wild west” look while the tattoos on the mans forehead and camouflage t-shirt give it a modern look as well. I believe the photographer was attempting to find a perfect balance between old and new,
For this image, the scene setting is perfect. Because of the basketball hoop with the camera attached gives the perception of this shot being taken in a rough neighborhood, where even having fun must have a watchful eye. The photographer was definitely attempting a photograph about freedom, or lack thereof.
Final Images, “Reveal”
As I began to think about what I would “reveal” about myself, I quickly realized I’m an open book, except for one part of me. This image series is called Missing, and can be interpreted as a missing piece. Each diptych has a parent image, and an image of my interpretation. Every one of my interpretations has a missing piece about it, revealing my inner loneliness that many may not realize.
Photo Essay, July 12, 2017
“You can take my picture, but do it quick because the wristband scanner needs to work.”
“I don’t care if you take my picture.”
“Of course you can take my picture! How do you want me? I can work, or look at the camera…”
I love approaching people about portraits. This is the easiest way to network, meet new people, and truly see the character that lies behind their everyday face. Most people are spontaneous or get excited at the idea of having their picture taken with a decent camera. I believe the photo essay was successful considering that instead of going up to people and asking a quick question, I truly got to know the people that I took pictures of. I got to know where they were from, how long they’ve been living in new york, and so much more that we had in common. This photo essay tells a story of different kinds of people and how they enjoy going about their beach day. The photo of the child shows an almost adorable innocence, running from the white water and going back to his mom, while the photo of Alvin, the game employee, who instead of sunbathing works at a concession stand for other beachgoers.