Wednesday, May 14, 2008

ARTIST STATEMENT

The portfolio consists of several photographs of many different assignments assigned throughout the second semester digital photography class. Also each picture will be fallowed by a reflection based on the picture. This reflection talks about the concept of the picture and to better understand the theme. Moving on I’d like to enlighten you on behalf of my portfolio. I‘d like to say that I feel a great sense of completion. Although I may have missed one or two assignments I feel very proud of my self for having so many assignments posted.

During the semester I have learned many skills dealing with a digital camera that I was never aware of. First of all I learned about ISO. The ISO selection makes pictures in the dark not only show the main focus but also show its surroundings as well. I also learned about new ways to combine two things together and make them look real. I felt that I did well at a lot of these assignments but still the metaphor was my most successful assignment. I worked on this picture all by my self, and that is something a rarely do. On the other hand I had most troubles with something so simple like taking a picture. When we were assigned to capture contrast I failed. No matter what I did I just could not get the job done.

There are many improvements in my case but for now getting to know the camera I work with would help. Some assignments were difficult for me just for the fact that I was not familiar with the camera. And easy assignment turned out to be the hardest since I did not know the functions to the camera. I noticed an improvement in my photo shop skills. I am now more knowledgeable when it comes to creating a photo using photo shop. There is not much I would like to say other than thanking my instructor for being there for me whenever I came across some problems or had concerns. I would also like to thank Miss. Cook for making my first hour easier for me than it would normally be in other classes. I had a great year in this class and learned so much.

1 comment:

Miss Cook said...

Jose, I have been so proud of you! You have really hung in there, and worked hard to get everything done. I think you should be real proud of your portfolio. It looks real nice. I have always appreciated all the effort you put into each project. I think you have done some really nice things this semester. I think your getting a hold of your imagination, and learning how to express it with a flare of artistic composition. Please keep exploring your artistic side. Keep looking for things that no one else sees, or keep showing people the wonder in the things they see and never notice... I'm real glad you were in my class Jose- I wish you the best.