Monday, December 20, 2010

Finally! My Thesis Question

Question:

Taking inspiration from 1950’s advisements. Can un-appetizing food such as raw red meat be marketed successfully in current times if it is enhanced with a successful scene that is constructed of objects that portray a strong sense of color and juxtaposition to the product. Or does it take away and become distracting?









New Artist Statement

My Thesis class this semester has really helped me construct a statement that I like and best describes my work..


“Ill have a number 1 with a diet coke” is usually the starting point of most of my work. Even more than the food, my eye is drawn to the bold colors and pop culture surrounding the packaging in fast food restaurants. My goal is to create still life photographs out of unlikely enticing objects- be it food, packaging, glassware or accessories.

“You must really love shoes and food” was a comment I once received about my work. I want it to be apparent to the viewer that I want to bring them into a world where they are playfully involved. My intent is not to provoke any deep emotion such as anger and sadness, or loneliness rather the more powerful expressions of awe and laughter.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Thoughts about this semester...

This semester has been a really tough one at FIT. I didn't shoot as much as I would have liked to because I was stressing myself out trying to formulate a thesis that would be successful. The projects that I did finish this semester were not really the area of photography in which I want my work aimed towards. I put a great deal of time and effort into a video that focused on a personal issue. I do not want my work to be dark and full of sadness. This video was the complete opposite of what I want to do. But on the other hand it was nice to set out of my comfort zone.

I have accepted an internship with a great photographer Lisa Shin. I can't wait to get to work with someone who's making a living out of what I want to do. I'm pretty excited to get hands on experience and learn a whole lot that I cannot learn at school.

As I approach my last semester of college I can't help but look back at my first year at my old school, Albertus Magnus. I would have never thought I would have come this far in pursuing photography. As each year progress I feel as if I have a better chance in actually having a career in this area. But who knows what the future holds and where I'll wind up, but for once I believe in myself and I'm confident I'll try my hardest to make it happen.



Here are a few pictures from a series called "Lost and Found" that I started in my third year.


Monday, November 1, 2010

Thesis

This semester at school so far has been spent trying to figure out my senior project. I'm coming close to figuring out what I am going to do. Here's a little preview of different images I am looking at for inspiration.




Monday, October 25, 2010

Thesis & website update

1) My website will be up soon. I'm working on a new one.

2) Finally came up with my Thesis! Stay Tuned...

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Event Photography - Sal and Danielle



This was my first time actually really photographing an event. It was different because I'm used to just taking pictures of things that don't move . But I think it came out pretty well. This is'nt everything, just a little taste. I hope they like them :) (click on them to see them bigger)












Wednesday, March 17, 2010

New work- fashion story

My first idea for the fashion story project in class was to do something different using plus sze models. I thought it was something different and something more real. I was having a really hard time pulling everything together. So I after talking to my teacher I'm gonna keeping working on my shoe series. I have a lot of great ideas. Here are some more of James Wojcik's work thats inspired me to do this.





I've also discovered a lot of great photographers that do really cool still life/food work.
Stephen Lewis and Sang An.


Thursday, March 11, 2010

James Wojcik

Inspiration for new work
photographer- James Wojcik






My outcome: