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 **Michelle's Photo Page ~** **RainShadow Artistic Photography** For me, photography is more than just taking a photo. It's about finding a way to capture a moment unfolding in front of you. I try to capture the emotion of that very moment, using the subject as a guide. I see the world differently, and it is my goal to capture what I see on camera. I love exploring and photographing lost places, forgotten objects, and abandoned sites. I feel as though it is in these places that emotion is at it's most concentrated level.

I'm a big fan of the Bokeh technique, and I love to experiment with different lighting and focusing techniques. I pay great attention to the details in photographs; mine and others.

Color has a deep meaning to me, as I experience something called synesthesia. It is often difficult for me to describe what I see and feel, yet I continue to search for a way to capture all these senses in a single photo. Everything has a thousand colors in it for me, even if it appears to be only shades of grey. Different color schemes can change everything about a photo - the layout, the emotion, the moment.

During the duration of this course, I hope to have a better understanding of how the process of photography works - the details, especially. I am looking forward to learning about film development, and learning more about cameras.



This photo of my baby cousin is one of my favorites. I'm pretty proud of this photo, but I can't take too much credit for the picture - it's all her. Yes, I try to incorporate my favorite technique in as many photos as possible: Bokeh. It doesn't always work, but I do think I succeeded by using it in this photo. It's magical, which is how I wanted this photo to feel. I've always been fascinated with babies. The way they perceive the world is so grand - as if everything is magical. I wanted to capture this in a photograph - the pure wonder in a baby's eyes. At what point in our childhood do we stop seeing this magic? I've never been sure, but I do believe I still witness it at times. I'd like to think so, anyway. Perhaps there is something children see that we as adults cannot. Excellent response Michelle. You certainly captured a magical moment in this portrait. 15/15