I was inspired by photographers Cindy Sherman, Francesca Woodman, and Gabriela Herman. I like the idea of combining the familiar and the strange. So I set out to photograph myself in natural landscape and then use my self as the model/object in the photos. The 'strange' part of the photos was where I captured the movement. I became just a creepy, or whimsical figure in the landscape. I set my camera on a tripod, used the self timer, and shot on a slow shutter speed. I wore a white nightgown.
Here is one of my favorites:
I really enjoyed this project. I learned a lot! It pushed me out of my comfort zone because I would have the chance of people who may see me acting ridiculous running and twirling around in fields (which did happen a handful of times). I also learned more how to develop the best black and white prints I can. I still have a lot to learn to get it perfect with skill, and not just luck.
I got a lot of great feedback during the critique. This may become my 'thing", the type of photos I take, I just need to explore more with it.
It was also my first time developing on 11"x13" pieces of paper. It was really exciting and I think they look so good!
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