We are all students and we are all still learning, but sometimes you need to think outside the box for your assignments. I chose a song by R.E.M: “it’s the end of the world as we know it” (but I feel fine). There are so many different views on how a photographer could shoot this, but you have to incorporate everything about the song into one image. This isn't easy. I had scouted a few places and I ended up back at a place where I have photographed before. It’s called the Philadelphia Coal Pier; it’s been abandoned for years and has graffiti all over the remaining walls. This was the best place; I got all my ducks in a row and set up my shoot. The challenge for this type of assignment is that you really need use symbolism to get the message across and not be so literal about it. Again thinking outside the box this was the direction I decided to go. I could have chosen several different locations.
Some really cool locations came to mind and they will be done, but for this assignment and for the "shock value", this location worked the best for me. If I had done this in a playground or in a studio I don’t feel that the impact or the message would have gotten across. I don’t mean to be long winded today, but I have so many ideas and well my… ADD is kicking in… so just remember when you’re planning a photo shoot, take your time and choose the best location that will give the viewer the best possible vision of what you want your images to portray, this way you will create a long lasting memory in that persons mind and they will remember you and your work.
Below are a few photos that I took for this assignment:
Photos by Wayne Salat of Flash Mob Photography Network
Photos by Wayne Salat of Flash Mob Photography Network
Photos by Wayne Salat of Flash Mob Photography Network
Photos by Wayne Salat of Flash Mob Photography Network
Photos by Wayne Salat of Flash Mob Photography Network
Again if you have any comments or questions please feel free to ask.
Sunday Ambassador~ Wayne
the Mask is an interesting touch to add. As was the lady (or who ever) under it in the wedding dress, really says it all...don't it?
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Why did you choose the blur look for some of your pictures?
ReplyDeleteThe post editing was done to create a certain effect for certain photos. I believe you are referring to the clarity level adjustments that I did, some of the images have an increased clarity level to give a more dramatic look and feel when some required less clarity for the project that I was meant for. Thanks for a great question.
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