Ellen’s Blog

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 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.  [...]