Artist Statement

This week in photography we focused several new techniques light painting, motion abstract/bur, and panning. Light painting is where you decrease the shutter speed of the camera and use a handheld light in a dark room. Panning is where you reduce the shutter speed and follow a moving object. Motion abstract/blur is where you decrease the shutter speed and increase the movements of the camera.  This week I experimented with all three techniques, but my favorite was the motion abstract/blur images. When editing the photos, I tested with the exposure of each of the pictures. For example, I changed the highlights, contrast, shadows, and brightness of the photo. As well I adjusted the temperature, tint, saturation, vibrancy, and fade of the image. At the end of the week, I developed six of my best pictures that fell under the motion abstract/blur category.  The results turned to be very interesting and fascinating. I can't wait to see what we learn in the next couple of weeks.