Final Exam

Transformative Photo

 1) I don't know if I will ever be able to truly create a "transformative" photo with as much power, perspective, and outlook from it that would be as powerful as works by those such as Gordon Parks or many artist featured on The New York Times' Lens. However, I often find myself coming back to this photo whenever we discuss our favorites taken all year. It is not a fantastic photo or something revolutionary. It simply was just a picture I took while sitting on the bench trying to capture an image that would describe,"texture." However the reason I love this photo is deeper than what it appears. In this picture, there is a large amount of focus on the denim on my right leg closest to the camera. You can see each individual cotton fiber. These fibers are dyed indigo and weaved together. Some fibers are more worn or broken in than others, some have a lot of indigo while others have been rubbed up against or washed away the indigo dye in the fiber revealing a lighter color. This weaved cotton is what makes up my jeans. And this is what made me realize; the most important things in life, are the small things that we don't even think twice about. The smells, the looks on peoples faces. These small things is what life consist of. We often take it for granted. We are blessed and able to experience so much in life every day. We focus so much on the negatives and let it sit there and eat away at us. We can become stressed about the smallest thing, yet allow ourselves to amplify it and make it a much larger problem then it actually is. When we are stressed and upset, we rarely take the time to appreciate everything around us. I'm extremely blessed to able to have clothes on my back, shoes on my feet, food to eat, and a warm safe place to sleep. I am definitely not rich wealth wise. I was not born into a "economically rich" family (however we manage), but I was raised with a lot of love and compassion. And at the end of the day, all the small things people have done for me to help me out here or there, has built me into who I am as person. Even if someone has done me wrong. they have taught me a lesson I am sure not to forget. I am Catholic but don't consider myself an extremely religious person. But something tells me that everything happens for a reason. It is hard to see sometimes, especially when tragic events happen. But everything falls into place to help build who you are. Each moment of your life, no matter how insignificant or how small it may seem, is a fiber. It is a fiber that is being weaved together to help build who you are. Very similar to a pair of jeans.

2) The difference between shape and form is the dimensions. Shape and form and both used to describe an object and the space around it. However, shape is two dimensional. Shape is the X and Y of an object; the 2d form of it. Shape is how an obeject looks vertically and horizontally, Form however, is three dimensional. Form describes the X,Y, and Z dimensions of an object. Form adds depth to the description of shape. This depth can help give you a better understanding of the sheer size of something or how close it is to the capture point of a photo or scene.

3) The difference between Patterns and Repetition is the shapes involved. Repitition is the use of one object to create similarities. Patterns however, is the use of multiple shapes and objects to create abstract combinations.

4)Here is the link to my latest photography project. I apologize about how late it is. I have been extremely busy with work, baseball, make-up school work, and physical therapy. However it's also due to the fact that I am extremely lazy and a talented procrastinator. My ADHD doesn't help much with this either. However, with determination, an Adderall prescription, and hopefully a positive mood, I plan to get more done soon. 

http://lorenzohyer.weebly.com/ 

 My photos were taken during an eventful week full of fun with my family and friends. Through this week I traveled all across the Bay Area from Fremont, to SF, to even Monterey Bay. I apologize if they are low quality as well. The image compression from my phone to the computer was awful. This project helped me realize how important capturing wonderful life moments are. I will never be as young as I am right now, and I need to appreciate that. I'm more than half way done with highschool and it feels as if i just started. These moments are passing by way to fast, and stopping every once in a while to snap a quick picture helps these moments live forever.

Shape

First Commercial Shoot

Our shoot was inspired by Nike. My group was Nisha Ramesh & Khushbu Patel.

 Taken by Lorenzo Hyer

 Taken Nisha Ramesh

 Taken by Khushbu Patel

  Taken by Khushbu Patel

 Taken by Khushbu Patel

Best Picture

1.Jack Crossing

2.The Wade Brothers

3.Alessandro Rocchialo

4.Bob Carr

5.Aris Jerome

Raw Denim

    Raw Denim is an art form and way of self-expression that not many or familiar with. It is something that you shape on your own and is completely unique to each individual even if you tried recreating someone elses. If done correctly, each pair of raw denim will adapt fades, whiskering, and wear marks similar to your everyday life.  

 My Levi 511 Rigid Dragon at 9 months

Back in the 1870's when denim was first being manufactured, they would dye each individual strand then sew it together. After this process, they were sold to whomever was wearing them, and the person would on his or her way. However, nowadays, almost all pairs of jeans you see in the store are either dyed after assembly, or each strand is dyed, then assembled; however they pre-wash jeans before they sell them to consumers to remove excess dye and soften them up. Back in the 1800's, denim was not pre-washed because it was seen as an unnecessary step. The jeans were sold straight to the consumer off the line and often weren't washed until they absolutely needed to due to water shortages. Therefore, the excess dye remained until they washed it. The miners would work in their jeans as long as they could go before they absolutely needed to be washed to conserve good water. This could range anywhere from weeks to possibly even months. Therefore, they would each adapt their own unique fades. You could have rips, tears, or indentations from what you worked with every day. For example, if you always carried a tin of chewing tobacco in your back right pocket, the fade would show. The jeans became a unique second identity that told their own story.

(before) Levi Rigid 511 pre-wash

Almost all denim sold now is pre-washed. However, many brands such as Levis, APC, N&F, and others have been bringing back raw unwashed denim. It is a growing culture. As gross as it initially sounds, people are walking around for months and even years wearing jeans they haven't washed. However, their are other forms of cleaning your jeans that don't involve machine washing; from freezing, dry cleaning, and spraying. And studies have shown that even the jeans that havent been washed have no higher levels of bacteria than those that are straight out of the washer and dryer.

(after)Levi Rigid 511 post-wash 21 months

Raw denim is an unknown art form.

(unfinished)

Motion

1. The is fast because you can see the motion blur of the wheels.

2. I believe there is alot of depth in this picture.

3. There is alot of color in this picture.

4. There is alot of movement.

MSJMCW Story

    Multicultural week has always been something I've looked forward to at mission. It's a nice week full of diverse cultures and delicious food. It's also a great reason to allow us to enjoy an extended lunch all week long. As an underclassman i was always appreciative of all the wonderful food provided for us in the horseshoe, but now I view it as extra time to go to farther destinations for lunch with my friends such as In N Out, Sonic, La Vics, and Wingstop. Also with multicultural week we're presented info on new cultures. We learn about each culture's practices and dances and how they came to be. We also learn about newer cultures, such as the hip hop culture. Another great part of multicultural week is how food is able to bring together so many people and help then learn about a certain culture. In my opinion, food is a universal language that anyone can relate to.

Variety in Lens

I chose Picture 12 to represent Variety. I believe picture 12 uses Variety with various lines and patterns such as the wood grain on the wall and pattern on the bed to keep our attention.

1. What is your definition of successful? My definition of success is doing something you enjoy.  
2. What have you given up to become successful? Sometimes you have to give up your free time to work harder to be successful.
3. What did Parks give up to become successful? Parks gave up his other options in life to pursue his dreams in photography.
4. Who was Genevieve Young's father?
5. How much was Parks advanced to write his first book (and eventual best-selling autobiography)?  Parks wrote his first book in 1964.
6. How much money did Elijah Muhammad offer Parks to do a story on The Nation of Islam? Gordon Parks was offered a lot of money.
7. Why did Parks refuse the money? Parks didn't be
8. What was significant about the movie The Learning Tree?
9. What was significant about the character Shaft? Shaft gave african americans a strong character to look to.
10. What was Gordon Parks' choice of weapons? Gordon Parks preferred his 35mm camera.
11. What reason did Genevieve Young give for the divorce? Young said she was unsure about why her and Parks broke apart.
12. In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. What recent feature film told the same story?
13. Who was Gordon Parks, jr? Gordon Parks Jr. is Gordon Parks son and directed films such as Super Fly.
14. What is your favorite Gordon Parks photo?
15. What will you remember about Gordon Parks in ten years? 

Structure and Lines