Photographer: Mary Ellen Mark Mary Ellen Mark provides dramatic social commentary in her photo Amanda and her Cousin Amy on cigarettes in America. Mary Ellen Mark draws attention to the girl smoking the cigarette by making sure the max white of the photo falls on the girls face, the cigarette, and the smoke coming from her lips. This max white juxtaposes the max black in the photo of the natural scenery in the background which creates a sense of defiance and externality from common practice. This externality of the conceptual aspect of the photo make this photo serve as an injunction of the common place of cigarettes in america and the adverse effects this accepting nature provides and the resulting danger of the youth.
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Photographer: Diane Arbus Diane Arbus captured this notable portrait of these identical twins that evoke emotions such as cuteness and creepiness. The composition of this photo with the emphasis on the twins being front and center with a nondescript background makes the viewers attention only on the twins. The max white on the twins dress's collar and the max black on the res of dress and the hair make the twine feel multidimensional giving their pose a double effect. Additionally, the blank facial expression of the twins makes them seem almost adult like however their physical person is childish. Overall, this photos is timeless with its emotional connotation.
Max Singer:
Sustained Investigation: 3/5 Good: All photos connect to his inquiry question and and show a variety of different sky-skapes at different times of the day. Improve: The color of the photos could be edited to be more vibrant or could be made black and white to add a timeless quality. Selected Works: 4/5 Good: There is a variety of fine art photos as well as a variety of photographic techniques that show photographic skill. Improve: The inclusion of a photo edit or portrait could increase the skill of the portfolio and show a greater mastery of photographic techniques. Samuel Bemaras Sustained Investigation: 3/5 Good: All photos connect to his inquiry question and have variety of landscapes in different places and different angles. Improve: There could be more variety in composition and color whether it be black and white or purposefully vibrant edits. Additionally, composition could be improved by adjusting the angle and space to the photo border of the subject. Selected Works 3.5/5 Good: There many different photographic styles present that show a wide ranging appreciation of photographic techniques. Improve: The inclusion of more fine art pieces would help the portfolio as well as limiting repeating subject. Photographer: Walker Evans Walker Evans's Roadside Stand near Birmingham captures a unique scene of the 1930's that provides a glimpse into his life and how he captured his life as if it was the past. The max white in the signs and the group perfectly juxtapose the dark interior of the store and draw attention to the storefront that sits between these two opposites. This stark contrast makes this photo have a dramatic feel and creates a timeless aspect that captures a defining moment in American history. Overall, Walker Evan's captures a a timeless piece that is very representative of the American past.
Photographer: Minor White Minor White was a pioneer in documentary and fine art photographer in the mid 20th century. In Minor White's photo of Grand Teton National Park he captures a timeless photo of a sunrise over the mountains of Grand Teton National Park. This dramatic lighting in this photo which appears to be the sun just peaking over the tips of the mountains makes this photo seem very dramatic and one of a kind. Additionally, the stark contrast of the bright sky and the dark forest juxtaposes the natural gradient of the everyday words. Overall, in Minor White's photo of Grand Teton National Park he captures a very dramatic timeless medley of documentary and fine art photography.
Photographer: Robert Frank Robert Frank captures the timeless element with this drugstore with a bar in it to show the true American life in Detroit and how people came together and relaxed. He captures this message with dramatic max white in the signs and lights as well as max black in the counter top these two opposite colors create a sense of drama. Additionally, the row of men sitting at the counter and the repetitive nature of this create a sense of togetherness among these people Robert Frank does this to show that this photo is meant to show leisure togetherness among these working class men. Overall, Robert Frank utilizes a variety of deliberate photographic techniques to create a timeless photograph.
Photographer: Steve McCurry Steve McCurry captures the emotion of this girls life though his stunning portrait of her. Steve McCurry captures emotion in this photo by ensuring the focal point of this photo is her eyes that stand out and convey her distress and pains she has had to endure in her life so far. He uses this photo to symbolize life in Afghanistan and the harsh reality many people have to face in the middle eats and the struggles people face that many people cant fathom. Her unique stare and intent is very unique and highlights her hardened persona that is a result of her life. Overall, though utilizing dramatic compostion and lighting Steve McCurry captures a very memorable and meaningful photo.
Artist: USvsHate December 2020 Contest Entry S from the USvsHate December 2020 contest in my opinion is the most universal in their message as well and the most aesthetically pleasing the overall design of the artwork. This combination of these two aspects of this artwork makes it the most effective of all the entries because one of the biggest issues in the American social-political climate is misinformation that leads people blinding believing anything they hear or read or any stray thoughts they may have they fight as if it was absolutely the truth. This artwork combats that notion by encouraging people to question their beliefs because that may not be as correct as they think. Overall, I believe this artwork is the best of the finalists because this message targets the root of many societal problems and does so in an aesthetically pleasing way.
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PhotographerXavier Millan is a student at Bonita Vista High School. Archives
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