Famous+Photographer


 * Famous Photographer: //Michael Flomen//**

//Michael Flomen was born and raised in Quebec. His early explorations in photography were portraits, and street photography. It wasn't// //until later in his life that he began to experiment with his unique abstract photography.//
 * 1. Give some historical background on their life. /20**

//Michael Flomen is influenced by the relationship between light and nature. His work with fireflies demonstrates this//
 * 2. Describe their influences. /5**

//If I were to give a name to Michael's style and/or genre, it would combine the use of Abstract design and elements of nature. Perhaps,// //something like, "Natural Abstractive?"// :)
 * 3. Describe their style and major genre (Documentary, Fashion etc.) /5**

//Because of the unique nature of Michael Flomen's work, it is difficult to identify any of the standard design elements.//
 * 4. Upload a minumum of 5 Photos that represent their work. /25**
 * What design elements are aparent?**

//The uniqueness and evident creativity seen in these photos is just a glimpse into some of the work Michael has produced. I have included some of the firefly works, as well as the work with moonlight on water, and moonlight on snow.//
 * Why are they a good representation of this photographers work?**

//Michael's unique use of lighting is what sets him aside from other photographers. He takes pictures without cameras - instead, using// //natural light from fireflies and the moon to expose his pictures. He creates these "Photograms" in the natural dark of nighttime, when// //the fireflies are out, and the moon is bright.//
 * Describe the use of light.**

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 * Video of Michael Flomen's photographic process: Segment from //The Vinyl Cafe// on Michael Flomen's photography**