I enjoyed this article about Emmet Gowin. I enjoyed learning about his family and how he took pictures of his family doing everyday activities. Gowin had said “My pictures are made as a part of everyday life and are not the result of any project or assignment.” I like how he took these photos for his own satisfaction. I also liked how Gowin said art is a portrait of yourself. I think that your own personality really reflects your art. If you are a person that is fun and outgoing you’ll take bright fun pictures, if you’re quieter you’ll probably take more calm pictures.
The picture “Edith and Elijah” caught my eye because the circular lens that Gowin talked about made me focus on what was in the picture. The focus of the picture was kept on Edith and her son next to her. Having the circular lens draws you into the main subject of the photo. I also liked this photo because a pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Some people might find pictures like this a wonderful thing some might think it’s quite unusual.
I also liked the Edith and Elijah photo. I too, liked how the circular lense makes you focus on the content. I kept trying to figure out what they were laying on..rocks? It is an interesting set up, and I wonder where they were.
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ReplyDeleteI never thought about a personality reflecting through photography. This is so true. I think a person’s mood will also come through the photographs. I can remember when I was not in the greatest of moods; the photos did not show my true self. Although when I am in a good mood my personality really shows, and there are many more photos taken.
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