I found individual challenges and moments of varying awe during each assignment, often with positive reflection (or at the least a better understanding) of the new knowledge and skills acquired. If I had to single out the assignments that I found most reflected my intention through the lens and drew my attention to the subject matter, then I would have to say the Diptych and Triptych assignment and the Blurb Book Assignment.
“For my Diptych (two) and Triptych (three) images, I tried to create a story with a similar source, however, with individual tales.” This early assignment was an intriguing one, as it tells a story in minimal images, and leaves just enough of a path for viewers to invent their own narrative. It was a creative briefing that I enjoyed exploring. Admittedly, I similarly enjoyed taking these photographs as the sun seemed to guide the camera on its path as it moved through the walls and the garden, with the flora and fauna doing the rest, even the nocturnal ones.
I believe that The Blurb Book is a brilliant idea for young artists to use as a future investment, or as tangible art, a reflection, a stepping stone, etc. Individually, I appreciated this assignment for its ability to let me decipher what I think might reflect my photography style and to see it in a nostalgic form, a book. I can use it as reflection and growth. “With each photograph, I hope to display life in a mosaic form of moments, each one precious and unique.”
The assignment I wasn’t completely drawn to was the Panoramic shot. I find comfort in being able to move and manipulate the camera but found the challenge of lining up shots with a stationary camera, fixed to a tripod. I also felt conflicted in my subject matter, as I am unfamiliar with capturing large scenes and spaces. However, as stated earlier, I gained new skills through groundwork and later editing in Lightroom.
