Final Three

For this piece, I really wanted to emphasize the lighting. The sources of it came from not only the walls themselves, but also the ceiling and reflections from the dark, mirror-like floor. As far is it goes conceptually, I really hope that the viewer can see the almost altered sense of reality. Without having the table and chair, it might seem completely unreal.  The actual shots took a few times to get right, since I had to reconfigure a faster shutter speed for the quick, moving lights. I really wanted to create a surreal experience, and I was drawn to the area because of its apparent lights, and also for the different tonal shades. When I was in the process of shooting, I looked for inspiration in my environment. I was fortunate enough to come across this display for Lexus at the Auto Show, so I tried to take advantage of it. Thinking back, I think that it is interesting that such an elaborate, beautiful display would be put up to advertise cars for only a few weeks. From when I was there, people were definitely more interested in the cars than the displays for them. I think that those overlooked details are incredible and should be given much more credit.

This is another piece where I wanted to make the viewer unsure of the environment. This was one of many displays at the Auto Show, and I just happened to come across it as I was walking around. I took advantage of the set for Mini Coopers, since I was drawn to how elaborate and complicated it was. I cut a lot out of the picture by framing it, since the advertised car is only a foot or two to the right. I like how the lighting comes from all areas in focus, and that there is the illusion of depth on the black screen. It created the appearance of a tunnel, and I wanted to make it seem as if it were real. I really became interested in the set work for the show, since it seems to me to be under appreciated. Many of the sets were beautiful and elaborate, and I don't think the people there really saw the marvel of the beautiful backgrounds. I think the sets played a lot with light in order to draw the people over, but ultimately the show was for the cars. 

This photo was unplanned, as I was intending to shoot more of the light walls in this picture's background. This was in the beginning of shooting around this set, so I was still playing around with the shutter speeds. My boyfriend happened to be wandering around, and I thought it would probably be a good idea for the prompt of 'play'. He  would be mortified if he knew that I have this submitted as final photo, so I am going to wait a little while to tell him. Anyways, I like this picture for probably more biased, personal reasons. Firstly,  I am probably going to be more drawn to it because I love him. This picture makes me feel happy, and I like photography that evokes emotions. I know that I cannot make everyone feel the way I do, but I know people connected to him would be as entertained by this as I am. Selfish? Yes. Very much so! But I like having the personal connection to it.

On a different note, I selected this photo because I think that it has an interesting composition. The horizon line is slanted, and I think that the balance is within the dark left side and the lighter right side. I also like that he is off center, and his location makes it less serious, and fun. I know it is a criticism that he is blurry, and looking back, I wish I could have gotten him sharper within the frame. Given the clarity of the background, I wonder if it would add or draw from it to have a clear focal picture.