Tribute to Finding Myself

 To search for one's identity is like exploring the depths of the ocean. It is always changing and conforming. My self-discovery has been arduous, confusing, intriguing and hopeful. I am in the midst of a great awakening that has inspired me to stop asking questions and to follow my instincts. When I look within myself, I no longer ask myself  "who am I?" I have realized that it is more important to ask myself, "what is the essence of my being?"

Nicolas Méphane

Nicolas Méphane 2011

Nicolas Méphane - Photographies's Photos

Nicolas Mephane is one of the youngest top photographers in the year 2012. He was born in Bordeaux, France on December 20,1989 and started working as a photographer at a young age. Mephane describes himself as "Conceptual, Emotive, Expressive, Fashion, Surreal and ‘Miscellaneous" photographer. In his series, named "Book 2011," all of his photos consist of portraits of men and women. Although many people take portrait photos, Mephane is unique  and he manipulates his photos to provoke somewhat of an erie feeling. He turns everyday, normal photos into a true art form and captures the beauty in everyone. 

The composition, lighting, effects and all the elements Mephane uses create a world of glamor and fashion in unrealistic settings sometimes.I think that all of Mephane photos are extremely successful and I am excited to see future work of his.

Glove Animation

Deidree Romero 2012 Stop Animation


I always wondered how these videos were created and today I learned how in my Photography class. This video above is my very first attempt in Stop Animation.

Sherri Levine

Sherrie Levine 1981

 Sherrie Levine is a American photographer born in 1947 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her re-photography. Re-photography is classified as someone who "pulls" from other peoples work to inspire and to recreate as their own. Levine is known for her exhibition tittled "After Walker Evans." Levine re-photographed Walker Evans photos are re-created each of them as her own. The recreation of theses photos provoke intense feelings and perhaps new meaning. The photo above is a reproduction of Walker Evans Depression era. Levine's series was an attempt to capture the past, and traditional gender roles. Her work was praised and critized by many people.
I believe this photo is very successful, not only does it depict the "old times", it also has a feeling of sadness. Only two of the subjects are smiling in the photo, the black and white color reflect what was once here or maybe what was lost in time. The subjects outfits are outdated and it is very rare to have more than three children in the present time. In addition, the image confuses me, is the man in the middle cruel, does he  have more than one wife? Why are only a few of the children wearing shoes? These questions, further validate why I believe this is a succesful photo.