ART
analogue photography
all photos taken IN 35mm format, color or black + white film
dOUBLE EXPOSURE TAKEN ON 35 MM FILM. sULLIVAN’S ISLAND BEACH IMAGE LAYERED OVER WOMAN WITH BLACK AND GOLD PAINTED FACE WITH GOLD LEAF ACCENTS. Photo layer with woman has red light projected onto her and was taken in a dark room. this was an experimental capture.
Black man sitting on edge of walkway that crosses over marshland at stono river. he stares towards the sun, with staple shades to aesthetics. natural hair and beard emphasizes blackness and comfort of self. soft and warm background from early sunrise settles the image.
this photo captures the essence of freedom and the child-like nature that we all intrinsically possess. It makes the statement that we all connect with, though we do not all fully embrace. with this image taken on lomography film, it gives a tint to the overall image, which the main notice of color is the sky that looks green which ties into the play in the message of this image.
black woman rests against the hotel building of starlight motor inn. subject is captured between foliage that frames her essence. She closes her eyes, soaking in the sun as it sets casting a warm glow emphasizing her melanin. she is relaxed and takes a deep breath in and out.
mystical visual as a double exposure capturing pebbled rocks and grass textures layered over a walkway ramp. the layers include shadows and depth of field, as well as details that brings interest to the image. these photos were taken on black & white film.
a peaceful image of a young lady, her eyes closed with the comfort that she lives in. she holds herself closely and connects with this space. this is a double exposure image that features highlights and shadows as sunbeams across the essence of her.
a macro style image of a sago palm, the leaves newly born captured in crisp and blur. the suns direction and brightness makes this image all the difference bringing light to the featured palm and the one just behind it.
tHIS IMAGE IS A SELF-PORTRAIT OF KELA. SHE TOOK HER OWN IMAGE AS A DOUBLE EXPOSURE WITH THE FIRST LAYERED PHOTO OF ONLY THE PINK COLORED AZALEA FLOWERS AND THE SECOND IMAGE WITH HER LOOKING AWAY FROM THE CAMERA AND THE FLOWERS THERE BEHIND HER. THE LAYERING OF THE FLOWERS MAKE THEM LOOK A DEEPER COLOR THAN THEY TRULY ARE, GIVING MORE OF RED TONES IN SOME AREAS. THE EXPLORATION WITH DOUBLE EXPOSURES CONTINUE TO DRAW IN THE ARTIST TO CONSIDER NEW WAYS TO PRODUCE IMAGES.
black man with dreads sits at the edge of a cliff at crowders mountain, nc. foliage sits behind him, as he sits on grey rocks staring off into the beyond.
sunset beach waves, not your typical capture with the waters showcasing in purple and peach hues. the soft sky reflecting peachy yellow blends well with the water and its textures. another layer to this visual are the faded mountains in the backdrop.
THE SUBJECT SITS ON ONE OF SEVERAL BARNACLE FILLED ROCKS AT STATION 12 ON SULLIVAN’S ISLAND. THIS IMAGE WAS TAKEN BEFORE SUNRISE SO THE WATERS ILLUMINATE COOL TONES AND THE SKY IS AT BLUE HOUR WITH SOME PINK TONES. THEY PORTRAY THE IMAGE OF BEING RELAXED, THOUGH IN REALITY THE BARNACLES ARE SHARP AND SCRATCHED/CUT THE SUBJECT. THEY LOOK AT YOU DIRECTLY WITH THEIR WAVY HAIR BLOWING IN THE WIND. THE WHITE LACE UNITARD IS REVEALING OF THE SUBJECTS BODY, HOWEVER STILL MODEST WITH A MOCK NECK AND LONG SLEEVES.