This series was taken during my vacation in Lake Tahoe. 

This picture is the vast lake in the morning. The smoothness in the water symbolizes the calmness underneath the stormy, smoky behavior over our lake. There are multiple pictures combined to create the calm feeling. There is also saturation and vignetting.

This picture was also taken in the morning. However, I thought the mountain would look better under a night scene, so I made the sky much darker. The message is shown within the morning light that is thrown onto just the tips of the mountain. You're true emotions will shine through.

This picture was taken at the same time as the other two. The message is that the passage of our hard work and dedication, will eventually lead to our happiness. I made the sand close to the bottom of the frame golden, and the picture gradually gets more blue. 

This picture was taken of the way back home. The edits I used was brush to control brightness and clarity in the trees. Also, vignetting was used. The message of this photo is that even in dark times, show your true self and you will shine through.

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I took this picture in Napa. It is a macro of lettuce. I like this picture because the light of the sun shining through the lettuce looks nice. When you first look at the picture, your eye is directed to the middle leaf of lettuce.

I took this picture at my house. It is a shot of my dads car. I like it because it makes the car seem like it has an attitude. When you first look at it, your eyes go straight to the circular halos in the headlight.

I took this photo in Berkley. I like it because the light is a nice contrast to the rest of the picture. Your eyes are directed towards the lamp post.

I took this picture in Napa.

Photoshop Adjustment Layers

Original 

Unedited Black & White 

Posterized

Leveled Black & White

Photo Filter

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  This is my favorite place on campus. It is my locker. To me, ones locker is a safe haven, or a little piece of home. It is private and something you can call as your own.

 

  This is how I feel at my locker. There is a certain feeling of home and protection.

 This is my least favorite place on campus. The boys bathrooms are hideous.

The Boys bathroom makes me feel frustrated.

Outdoor Portraits

   This is a photograph of my sister. It was taken in my front yard's luscious and rich vegetation. With this picture, I am trying to communicate my sisters radiant happiness, regardless of the setting.


Edits: Brushed Darken, Vignette, Shadows, Highlights, and Clarity

    This is another photograph of my sister. This photograph was taken in Napa. I chose Napa because I like it. #yoloswag In this photo, i was trying to communicate my sister's never ending energetic lifestyle.  


Edits: Vignette, Saturation, Vibrance, Clarity, Highlights, Shadows

    Here is exhibit B. It is in black and white. It shows a moderately less energetic feel.


Edits: Exposure, Vignette, Shadows, Highlights

   This portrait is a thoroughly planned improvisation. It was taken just outside my front door. It communicates my fathers serious demeanor.


Edits: Vignette, Shadows, Highlights, Clarity

    This is my cousin in color. It shows her serious attitude covering her hidden happiness. This was taken in my backyard.


Edits: Saturation, Vignette, Shadows, Highlights

   Exhibit B. Black and white.




Edits: Whites, Exposure, Vignette, Shadows

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