Ellen’s Blog

My intention with my self portrait was to show the habit of biting my nails and awareness/nervousness.  The nervousness and bad habit is shown by biting my nails, and my awareness by the focus on my eyes wide open.  I used contrast with my dark hair and eyes against the white wall, and the bright [...]

I was inspired to shoot this photo from Dinithi’s photo of the old Volkswagen.  My intention with this image was to show the old Mercedes from a different perspective.  Also showing the Thai license plate and Mercedes symbol on the top of the hood.  I used a different vantage point by getting low on the ground [...]

My intention with this image was to show the life of the Thai people on Koh Kret.  This is an island right off the mainland of Pak Kret with houses, little shops, a pottery village, bikes for rent, a few wats, and a popular tourist location.  I took photos early in the morning so it [...]

My intention with this photo was to persuade viewers to buy dental insurance in a clever way. The text makes the viewer question whether or not they have insurance, and if not to buy it from Aetna.  Since this is an insurance ad there is a lot of text, but I tried my best for [...]

My intension with this image was to show the line of her legs against the cabinet.  I employed the following art elements and design principles: line, contrast, rule of thirds, and texture.  I think the contrast from the floor and her white shirt stand out against the jeans and wood cabinet.  I have manipulated balance [...]

My intention with this image was to show something a photographer does to get the photograph they hope for, such as getting at different vantage points.  Not only did I include the two girls lying on the ground taking a photo, but I also included the foreground and background the show the environment around them.  [...]