Mirrored Portrait Triptych

Portraits of Self, Portraits of Others

Blog/Article Review

Blog Name: Booooooom!

Artist: Parker Fitzgerald





The blogger is Jeff Hamanda. He lives in Vancouver and is a Japanese Canadian artist. He created the blog Booooooom in 2008. Booooooom is on of the largest blogs about photography and art on the internet. Post are made multiple times a week about anything from Instagram photos to professional photographer's photos. His site is visually appealing consisting of mostly large photos and small text explaining photos. There is a side bar with various links to other photography, art events, and advertisements.

 The artist is Parker Fitzgerald the article is a showcase of his work for Kinfolk Flowers. His work is a mixture of bight flowers and ice cream. The photos all have a similar color scheme, bright flowers or ice cream with a neutral color background. I love bright color schemes and rustic  qualities. Fitzgerald's photos also used a mixture of photo depth the bright color was always in focus, but the background varied. I was interested in the blog because Fitzgerald's work matched my visual tastes.

http://www.booooooom.com/2013/08/15/photographer-parker-fitzgerald/#more-49183

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Portraits of Self, Portraits of Others

One of my favorite portraits is of Sharbat Gula, a Afghan girl taken in 1985. This photo was taken by Steve McCurry for National Geographic magazine. I like this photo because of the great intensity of her eyes, and the contrast her eyes bring to the picture.

 

Another portrait I like is by Edouard Boubat. I like this photo because of how calm the boy looks as he relaxes and listens to the noise of the shell. Edouard Boubat was know for taking photos that showed peacefulness.

 

The next portrait I like is by Angus McBean. He was known for taking photos of theatrical plays. The photo I like the most by him is of Vivien Leigh. This photo was made into a postage stamp before he died in 1990.

 

My next favorite portrait is by Francesco Scavullo. He was known for some of his controversial works, but this photo is my favorite of his because of the innocent appearance of the girl. Her young face and her big eyes bring out a sense of freshness and purity.

 

My next favorite portrait is of Audrey Hepburn, and it was taken by Phillipe Halsman. Phillipe Halsman took a variety of portraits where celebrities were jumping. This one was my favorite because the photo brings out a sense of happiness and excitement.

 

Questions please...

1. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?

I am a business  major and I am considering a minor in environmental science. 

2. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?

I chose to be in a photography class because photography class was the most appealing art credit to me. I hope to learn the basics of photography so that I can use it in day to day situations.

3. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.

Five Year: To be working in a nonprofit organization, preferably the business aspect but still helping the environment.

Three Years: To be finishing up college, prepared with a job that I want when graduating.

Two Years: To be a globally aware student, ready to study abroad! 

One Year: To be involved on campus, while keeping the grades I want.

Six Months: To get through the first semester of college with all As.

4. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?

A family friend Dwight Vasel inspires me. He is a photographer in DFW and is highly accomplished.

5. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?

Nothing in particular, I get ideas from my surroundings.

6. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?

I have been to a variety of museums including: 

The Modern Museum in Fort Worth

The Kimbal Art Museum

The George Bush Museum at SMU 

The Science Museum in St. Paul, MN

7. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?

No I have not.

8. What is the value of art for the artist?

The value of art for the artist is whatever pleases the artist, and allows them to get their purpose across.

9. What is the value of art for the audience?

The value of art for the audience is whatever the audience views as important to them. Different people can view the same piece of art as a wide range of value.

10. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?

I feel that photography is whatever you want it to be. For me photography is an avocation, but I respect those who have the talent to make it a vocation. 

11. What is your passion?

I love traveling and meeting new people.

12.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?

I am extremely afraid of whales. I know its strange but they creep me out. 

13. Do you have a passport? Are you a traveller?

Yes, I have a passport and I love to travel. Its probably my favorite thing ever.

14. Who is your favorite artist? And why?

I do not have a favorite artist, I just prefer artwork with clean lines and unique angles. 

15. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?

I signed up for this class to get basic photography knowledge that I could use in day to day life.

My World

Day 1: Bench outside one of my favorite restaurants in Rockwall.

 Day 2: My new home.

 Day 3:What my life seems to be consisting of these days. STUDY.STUDY.STUDY.

 Day 4: Drawings sent from Olivia and Savannah (girls I nanny).

 Day 5: One of my favorite things. Jewelry!