Assignment 4.5 DCC180

“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” – Elliot Erwitt

Photography is more than capturing a moment. It’s about conveying emotion, perspective, and story. For this assignment, I explored 5 different storytelling techniques through my lens, using motion, candid expression, and natural lighting to shape each image’s narrative.

Something in Motion

Ripple in Real Time

This photo captures water pouring into a bowl, freezing the splash and ripple mid-action. I used a fast shutter speed to preserve the texture and turbulence of the stream. The motion tells a story of everyday rhythm, simple, fluid, and constant.

Ordinary Object from a Unique Angle

Color Cluster

Colored pencils are a familiar sight, but viewed from above, their symmetry and vibrance become striking. I chose a top-down angle to emphasize the circular arrangement and color diversity, turning a common item into a visual focal point.

Candid Photo

Unscripted Exchange

This image was taken at a movie theater concession stand, capturing a natural moment between staff and customer. The interaction is unposed and authentic, showing service, anticipation, and the shared experience of cinema culture.

A Place at Two Times of Day

Windowsill at Dusk and Dawn

These two photos show the same windowsill. One taken in the morning, the other at night. The morning version glows with soft natural light, while the night version contrasts warm candlelight with cool ambient tones. Together, they reveal how lighting transforms mood: from calm and fresh to cozy and contemplative.

This assignment helped me see how subtle choices, like angle, timing, and lighting, can dramatically shift a photo’s impact. Each image became a small story, shaped not just by what I saw, but how I chose to frame it.