Special Effects

It was very tough to get just the right aperture and exposure for each of the different techniques. It was especially difficult to photograph a long exposure of the ocean. It was very bright and that type of shot requires a very long exposure. It came out all white many times before I was able…

Hand Icon

I chose to make a hand icon to represent a sense of volunteerism. A simple hand raise can go a long way in terms of stepping up to help, or stepping up to just make a difference. Such an icon is very popular among political party and campaign sites/platforms to represent that same idea in…

Lighting

Throughout this process I was amazed at the amount of effort that is required to get the perfect image. It took time to position the light properly, select the proper brightness, and properly positioning the object. All the different lighting techniques require different senses of creativity and it was tough times to meet these requirements.

Composition

Throughout this process of taking and editing photos from the three basic photo styles (Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, & Framing), my biggest obstacle was finding the best scenes to photograph. It takes time to think about and decide on the best scene to take a picture of. I finally, literally, pulled over to the…

Logo Design

I chose the elements of this logo specifically to reflect my nerdiness, while also showcasing my creative side. I have spent the past few years creating websites for clients and working with them to create something they are envisioning in just their minds. I help them to make that vision a reality and I think…