Some Quick thoughts on the Lighting Project.

Capturing light was a bit of an eye opening experience for me as a photographer. Before this project, I didn't pay much attention to lighting in my pictures and was always more focused on the subject matter at hand. But as light BECAME my subject in this project, I suddenly had a heightened awareness as to how it can affect the subject, picture, and even the idea one is trying to get across. The ambiance, feel, and mood of a picture can drastically change with a difference in lighting and can be a great aid in helping the photographer convey a meaning or message to his or her viewers, which was one of the challenges Szarkowski talked about. This project has really changed the way I take pictures because it has opened my mind to think about more than just the subject of the picture I am taking. I think that this experience and newly acquired knowledge will really help me to grow as a photographer and improve upon what basis I have.

Light Project

My favorite kind of light is full-out brilliant sunlight. You know, the glorious kind that hits you when you step outside after being couped up in a dingy building doing some menial task or something. This light comes right around mid day when we need it the most, and than winds down into evening to return the next day. The reason that this is my favorite kind of light is because it just makes the world into a more vibrant place. With life being as hectic and crazy all the time, I guess its kinda nice when I notice the way the sun peeks through a lilac bush or reflects off the water making the world sparkle a little bit.

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Just Me:)

I don't know if we're supposed to do this for the course but I figured why not? I am a sophomore at UWM and am a Ad/PR Major and Graphic Design double major. I am 19 and very energetic and bubbly. I am very much looking forward to this class because I am very interested in Photography!! Three things you might find interesting about me are I play the oboe, have been playing for the past 9 1/2 years and also am in band at school, I am very interested in philosophy and deep thinking, annnd I am very obsessed with recess peanut butter cups. Well i wish i could write more but I am about to be late for my next class:)! Being on time isn't really my thing...hence taking an online class:)

Nice to meet you:)

Liz