Recreate Your Childhood

I chose this picture for this project because it really shows a side of me that people don't often get to see. I also think it's really funny because my parents shaved my head when I was really little, so that it would grow out "better." I think the pictures look pretty similar, except for the fact that I'm not bald now, and I'm not as chubby as I was. My only issue is that I should have tried to get my whole face in the frame in the second picture. Otherwise, I think it is pretty successful.

Assignment Portrait Series

Self Portrait Series

A portrait series doesn’t always have to be a picture of a person’s face. This assignment has definitely given me the opportunity to expand on the way I take pictures. From choosing a theme to picking poses, I really took my time and thought about it. I didn’t want to simply take pictures of my face, so I chose to have a theme, which is Indian clothing. It really signifies simplicity, and who I am and where I come from. I wanted it to portray my culture. I think my project was successful and it came out just how I had imagined it. It’s bright with all the colors, yet simple without overdoing it.

Photo Walk #1

This is one of my favorite pictures that I took on the photo walk. It's an interesting angle and I like that the focus is only on the first locker.

A White Blanket of Pure Evil

I personally dislike snow very much. It just makes everything more difficult; you can't go out anywhere, it's cold, and the weather in general is just gloomy. 

Artist Inspirations

Steve McCurry is a photojournalist. He is probably best known for the image, “Afghan Girl,” which was originally in the National Geographic magazine. It is known as the most recognized photograph in the world. He has taken several striking pictures, including this one.

Andy Warhol was one of the most influential contemporary artists. He used mass-production techniques to create his work. Warhol erased the traditional distinctions between fine art and popular culture to create his own unique interpretation which I admire very much.

Annie Leibovitz is a well known American portrait photographer. She has taken many pictures of many celebrities for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair magazine.

Tyra Banks is also well known for her creative fashion photographs. She takes pictures of models on her show, America’s Next Top Model.

Leonardo Da Vinci lived in a time period called the Renaissance. He was multitalented and most of his work was done in the realist style.

My Life