This is a portrait of Zoe D., that was taken using only natural light. The subject of this piece; Zoe, was shot relatively close up. This work is figurative, rather than abstract.
This artwork was taken using a background fabric. I felt that a simple background was needed for this image to allow the viewer to focus completely on Zoe. The shape of and pattern on Zoe's hat make this picture more interesting. I think that the tones in this photograph are well balanced, and as the focus of this project was to make use of natural light, adding more contrast to this piece would be counter-intuitive. This image was shot in focus intentionally to, again, allow the viewer to focus on Zoe.
With this photo, I was trying to capture Zoe as she appears everyday, the exception being the Minnie Mouse hat. The image is neither very dark, nor very light, because this project revolved around making using of natural light. This photograph was taken indoors, near a door leading outside, so that we could maneuver the door to use the light to our advantage.
I think that this work is successful in documenting Zoe and using natural light. Though, as an artist, there are a few flaws that irk me, for instance, highlights in Zoe's eyes might have really added to this image. Overall, I feel that this piece is successful.
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