Week Four: Portrait Notebook

Facebook

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Perception vs Reality

I think there is something pretty interesting about profile pictures on Facebook. How do you want to represent yourself? How is does your self-perception differ than that of how others perceive you?

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Depends on the person.

Diane Arbus

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Honesty?

I always felt that Diane took advantage of her subjects. One of the values I have with my subjects is always an honest approach to my work. When I look at her pictues, and her subject matter, I always felt that they were being exploited.

Decide for yourself

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Natural

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Consistency

There is a consistency to these photographs that have to be admired. Despite different photographers and different eras, gap is able t mantain a look and feel of the brand.

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Spot light from above

Mathew Barney

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What's in his mouth?

Despite what you think of his movies or his still images, Barney is doing a lot of interest things with his works. I admire his ability to create a world, regardless of what you

Check Out His Work

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Difficult to tell, left to right(?)

Presidental Portraits

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Stress

Take a look at the portraits of a Presdient at the beginning of his term and then look at him at the end. These are beautiful examples of aging.

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Not Known

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