KWhite+Artist+Statement

Art, the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, has become an important part of my life. Photography is a way for me to express myself creatively. In Photography class you aren't judged for doing things differently and thats what makes it appealing to me. Thinking differently and outside of the box is not discouraged but is strongly encouraged. There really isn't a right or wrong way of doing something. Seeing things differently is what makes photography so special. Everyone can take a picture of the same object but none of those picture will look exactly the same. Everyone sees objects in unique and uncommon ways. I will never look at anything the way I did before I took photography. I notice things I never had before like the texture, patterns, color combinations and lighting.Taking pictures is a way to escape the real world. When I am upset or annoyed with people I can count on my camera to help me relax.

I chose these particular photos for my portfolio because I think that they are my best work. They are in black and white because I believe that they look the best that way. I think that they all show a type of calmness and tranquility. Nature is my favorite type of photography. Nature seems almost innocent which might be because nature is peaceful and is not like my everyday life. Our lives can be very stressful and hectic so, the simpleness of my photography is comforting to me. Simple is beautiful to me. Not all art has hidden meanings. My photography isn't full of secrets and hidden emotion. What you see and feel right away is most likely what is trying to be portrayed when it comes to my photography. Many artists inspire me, specifically Ansel Adams. My classmates also inspire me. I value their opinion and if they like my work it makes me more confident about it. Photography is something that I will always do and it will always interest me.