Photo Assignment 1 Arresting Images

Shoot three purposeful images this week. 

The photos should each be the opening image to a non-existent film. Try to make these opening images meet Kubrick's expectation for a "non-submersible moment." He said that it should be the most intersting thing an audience has seen that day.

Include a brief artist’s statement with each photo (Why did you take this photo? What was your intention? Why, specifically, did this image speak to you? Do you believe you were successful? Why or why not?).

These photos should be carefully considered, composed and executed. Incorporate the principles we are reading about. Ideally they will hint at a story and evoke an emotion in a single frame. Remember: Using the visual element is good, but using it in meaningful conjunction with a subject—especially to draw out drama—is better.

I decided to take make this image because I am really drawn to "loner" subjects. I like those coming-of-age films that explore identity and rite of passages. I wanted to evoke that sort of feeling in this opening shot for this nonexistent film. I think it does okay at setting up the subject as a lonely person. Maybe could have been a little darker to match the lonely tone. 

For this nonexistent film, I wanted to make it seem like the subject was starting their journey with us, the audience, at rock bottom. I wanted the first shot to be this kind of awakening, gross, jolting shot that would spring us right into the story. I think I accomplished that with the startling backdrop of the subject.

Again, like with my first image, I wanted this film to begin with a subject in introspection. I wanted the image to feel like contemplation. My goal was to make the audience feel the need to search with the character. I think I did okay at making it seem like the subject was reflective.