Introspection
For my last photo project, I decided to work with something that I had not done yet...self-portraits. For this series, I chose to explore the topic of introspection, which is the study of one's own emotions, thought processes etc. Throughout the series, I wanted to maintain a natural feel. I didn't want the photos to feel posed. Through my facial expressions and body language, I projected my inner thoughts and feelings, conveying a sense of happiness mixed with a small amount of dissatisfaction. I found it pretty useful because I want to do self-portraits for thesis. Doing this project, gave me the opportunity to practice with focus, while remaining my own subject. Can I say... I feel a little accomplished doing this project because I've never been the subject of my own photography...or anyone else's for that matter. I was a little embarrassed to show the project at first because it felt very personal and I felt like I was inviting my class into my inner thoughts but after showing the first few photos, I felt so much better. It made me feel better about myself and more comfortable with myself. Who knows...maybe there will be some nudes in the near future? hahaha...not likely :)
For my last photo project, I decided to work with something that I had not done yet...self-portraits. For this series, I chose to explore the topic of introspection, which is the study of one's own emotions, thought processes etc. Throughout the series, I wanted to maintain a natural feel. I didn't want the photos to feel posed. Through my facial expressions and body language, I projected my inner thoughts and feelings, conveying a sense of happiness mixed with a small amount of dissatisfaction. I found it pretty useful because I want to do self-portraits for thesis. Doing this project, gave me the opportunity to practice with focus, while remaining my own subject. Can I say... I feel a little accomplished doing this project because I've never been the subject of my own photography...or anyone else's for that matter. I was a little embarrassed to show the project at first because it felt very personal and I felt like I was inviting my class into my inner thoughts but after showing the first few photos, I felt so much better. It made me feel better about myself and more comfortable with myself. Who knows...maybe there will be some nudes in the near future? hahaha...not likely :) 
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