Create a photo journal blog

I have done absolutely no photography in the past but look forward to it this semester!

What would you like to see from this course

From this course I would like to gain a better understanding of what makes a good photo, and also how to fine tune my photos in Photoshop. I am decent at Photoshop but could definitely learn some more techniques on how to make photos look better. I've never done any photography but look forward to it this semester.

Hidden "Pickles"

For my final project I have decided to go with the hidden theme. The scope if this project was so broad and I believe that was my main problem. How to do "something" creative....anything creative. I read on multiple websites about creativity trying to gather ideas or methods to form creative thoughts. One site said creativity is really only creativity if someone sees it as such. Others may not think something is creative but if one person does, then it is. With this class I feel like the only real way to know if your project was a success is by the class reaction since if you produce any type of project at all you will receive your points. I was not happy with my last project becuase I knew it wasnt very creative, so I hope this one is better. I think it will be. With no real requirement or guidline except for the "hidden" suggestion, I decided to present myself to the class for my project...only in a "hidden" form.  This was a super messy project. I never new paper mache could be so fun though.

**Edit - The paper mache did not come out the way I needed it to so I redid my face with Plaster of Paris strips. I didn't really want to apply the strips directly to my face so i covered my face in foil and then applied the plaster. It's not quite as defined as I wanted but I still think it's cool.

Inpiration Round Robin: Creation

My source of inspiration for this project is going to be "family".  The most inspirational aspect of my family is probably the fact that my parents are both still married, they both graduated college and they are reasonably happy.  For me, these three things are a focus of my life and I strive to be content with my life like they are.  I am still in the process of creating my project and will have it ready for class, but I do not have enough of it completed to be able to post about it on this blog.

Inspiration Round Robin

The thing that really inspires me the most is seeing people work through adversity.  I find nothing more powerful than when a group of people (from different backgrounds and cultures...etc), work together for the common good of something.  Like when a natural disaster happens or some other devastating event and people from all over come together to fight for one cause.  Thats what really inspires me.

Class Response 11/15/10

This class was a bit different than others.  I didnt really get much from it, mainly because I didn't put much thought into who I am. I think most people probably don't know exactly who they are.  For me I feel like that is the lifelong struggle.

Who the Hell Do I Think I Am?

Fro this assignment I chose to make a pot of white chili.  The chili symbolizes a ton of different ingredients that make me what I am today.  Some of the ingredients are not good to eat by themselves, but once they are all in the pot together the outcome is much more pleasing.  So I look at the person I am to day as someone who has lots of traits, some good some bad. Overall though, I am pleased with just being. I don't exactly know who I am but I know I pleased with myself either way.