The Natural
My self portrait is meant to illustrate the peace and happiness I feel when I am surrounded by nature. I love spending time hiking through the woods in Northern Michigan and other parks around the country. I have layered pictures of Spring, Summer, and Winter in Northern Michigan, which represent my favorite seasons of the year. I enjoy being outside in nature during these seasons for different reasons. I get stressed out about things in my life pretty easily. I suffer from anxiety. When I go for walks in the woods, I forget about my troubles. In Michigan, the seasons overlap and the weather can change drastically overnight. Spending time in nature can bring peace, joy, and can heal our minds and body. I want my self portrait to make my viewers feel as happy and joyful as I do, and inspire them to enjoy their natural surroundings.
My self portrait is meant to illustrate the peace and happiness I feel when I am surrounded by nature. I love spending time hiking through the woods in Northern Michigan and other parks around the country. I have layered pictures of Spring, Summer, and Winter in Northern Michigan, which represent my favorite seasons of the year. I enjoy being outside in nature during these seasons for different reasons. I get stressed out about things in my life pretty easily. I suffer from anxiety. When I go for walks in the woods, I forget about my troubles. In Michigan, the seasons overlap and the weather can change drastically overnight. Spending time in nature can bring peace, joy, and can heal our minds and body. I want my self portrait to make my viewers feel as happy and joyful as I do, and inspire them to enjoy their natural surroundings.
Artist Statement:
I have learned so much since the beginning of the trimester. I have grown as a photographer, and have learned how to use my resources well. I am extremely proud of my ability to take better photos now, and my ability to use Photoshop even better than I could at the start of the trimester. I am extremely thankful for the things that I have learned this trimester. The biggest difference between my Selfie and Double Exposure is the quality of each of the photos. I absolutely love both of these photos because they show my passion for nature. I feel like both of these photos are different in their own way. My selfie has more color and more to offer visually, but my double exposure is very dark and mysterious. For my double exposure, I used a picture that I took in San Diego. I was aiming for a dark and mysterious photo to make my viewers want to ask questions. I love the color that this picture has to offer not only because of the blue and yellow(Michigan), but the feel of the photo. |