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For this final image I skewed the Dr Pepper logo by adding a separate image with a different wide angle to it, merged it with ozarka on the bottom, and blended it. I made this to challenge a question I always have. Dr Pepper or Water? 

This is image 3/4 for the Final portfolio.. Not sure if you can tell by now. I>LOVE>DOUBLE>EXPOSURE>IMAGES. Let me know when you notice it!

This is my 2nd Image out of 4 for the Final Port Project. As I was working on a different Image using assets from google to make it seem Alice and the wonderland esque, I realized it had to be all photos we took for the brainstorm and I got carried away. 

The Art exhibit I chose is the Griffin Museum of Photography. 

This image by Karen Bell instantly stood out to me. It is called “Morning Fog”. To me the image was an immediate eye catcher, it was also the first image on the site, but putting that aside. The image has something about it, a pull to it. Almost like I can see clearly, but why is this hard to see. It makes you want to squint and see more of the image.  I don’t know how many people are similar to me in that sense. If I see a blurry image, or an image with a hidden text that you can only see while squinted or crying, I am intrigued. I want to see that type of image. I want to create that type of image. The image where you see a bunch of black and white lines, but if you tilt your phone you can really see Michael Jackson.  I don’t think this image is as comparable to those, but I do think there was intent behind this image. I believe Karen saw a moment that seemed almost magical and wanted to capture it. I think she has a vision in her head of an abyss, a character walking to continue their task even in the worst of conditions. Without seeing 10 feet ahead of you, with hope, trust in your abilities, you will always make it out. I think this is an image of trust in ones self.  She has great composition in the image, The subject is centered in while there is a use of leading lines as well. The shadows in the back of the barely visible building leads you to look at the subject, while the lines of the rock on the right also achieve that. The concept of someone walking down a trail will always naturally lead your eyes to the center, and I think it is brilliant. 

PASSAGE 

Identity to me is something I always struggle with. I have a personality that adapts and molds to my current situation. If someone approaches me with high energy I am able to match it, if they have low energy I can tone it down and meet that as well. When I am on stage performing comedy I have high energy and can control a room. I tend to be different in a group setting though. As much as I would like to be the center of attention, I admire more than I speak in large group settings. I don’t know the reason, however, that is a part of me that I am always trying to understand and figure out. I think who you are as a person is very important, but not as important as who you think you are as a person. I think self confidence and being comfortable in your body is better than any other thing in your life. This is a photo of me in my element. I am comfortable isolating myself from the world to accomplish what I need to. I love being around people, but this also demonstrates how much fun I have in my own head. Photography is my job, passion, and hobby, and this is me in a moment to capture just that. 

The second image may be less traditionally exposed, composed, or have high quality, but to me that doesn’t matter. My favorite part of photography is capturing moments. This moment is me at my best. Where I belong, on stage. Always smiling, laughing, and joking. 

My identity as a photographer is moods. I like to capture an emotion, candids, vibes as they would say. 

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@arts3379pnm This is a photo of comedian Nimesh Patel. My composition for the image was well constructed to include the stage lights and spice it up a little, but also to show the mic stand behind him. This was intentional as I wanted to still keep the context of a standup comic tied to the image. 

Hey, I am Saalih, I go by Dawood. It’s no where on my birth certificate, ID, or passport, which makes sense. If it’s not on one, it’s on none. Dawood was my nickname since I was born, and it’s stuck. I am a portrait, real estate, wedding photographer and videographer. I have a little background in running my own photography business and am always looking to learn more. I like portrait photography most, but I hate posing people. I am a design and production student and I see myself working freelance and on film sets in the future. 

2. Peter Mckinnon: https://www.petermckinnon.com/

Peter Mckinnon is just a huge inspiration to me. From his creativity to his ability to snap a great photo.

     Peter Hurley: https://peterhurley.com/