Triadic
Monochromatic
Complementary
Accented Analogous
This project was definitely the best one out of all the previous ones we have done. Combining photography and color was a very new, but unique idea and I enjoyed every part of it. I like exploring my photography skills and then later, experimenting with color and shape.
Out of all four of my pieces, my favorite is triadic or accented analogous. For the accented analogous picture, the photograph to begin with is interesting and the color and shape is so simple it works. For the triadic one, I love all the different sizes of squares and rectangles. For my complementary photograph, I think the original photo is very interesting. I love all the detail within it. Lastly, my monochromatic photograph was very cool because I love how you can see the water on the Maple Leaf. I tried to recreate the shapes within the leaf and make them appear in the background, especially the circles.
Working with a camera was so exciting for me! I loved going outside and taking pictures and exploring everyday objects and making them look unique. As I walked around campus with my camera, I definitely observed more than I would have normally. I noticed every little bit of color and realized how much color is in the world around us. This project has taught me that color is important and that it is an essential part to our lives. It not only gives us expression, but also it expands the way we look at the world.
I have had a minimal experience using PhotoShop in the past, but this project definitely expanded my knowledge of it. Some tools that helped me along the way were the contrast and fill light buttons on PhotoShop. These tools definitely improved my photos.
My goal for this project was to step outside my comfort zone and really strive for something out of the box. I do love photography and hope to take it next year, so I thought this was the perfect opportunity for me to expand my knowledge and create something I can be proud of. I enjoyed experimenting with different color, as well as learning how to use PhotoShop. This project helped me see that different shapes within each photograph are each individually unique and different.
