What exactly are we willing to show to the public? Who is close enough to us that we will share our most personal secrets? I believe that we put on masks to blend with our current surroundings.
This week I thought about how we use these different “masks” to form our IDENTITY. Social or dating web sites will ask you what do you do for your job or list the hobbies. As a college student one of the first questions we ask is What is your Major. We describe ourselves with objects and titles.
For Jess one object that would describe here is a scarf. Scarves can be a perfect accessory. A scarf can be versatile and change your appearance to match any event. You can use a scarf to bring a burst of color and excitement to the day. A scarf is always useful to keep you warm during a cold winter flurry.
Having seen many of the other portraits that are similar to this style of photography, I really like how you used the scarf in this photo. Rather than just having a static object in front of one's face, the model is removing the scarf from her neck, which still conceals part of her face, but is revealing a part of her that was previously hidden. This is much more dynamic that the Portraits theme, and I appreciate that added dynamic. And knowing the model personally, I connect with the underlying emotion of the shot, and really like what you've done with it.
ReplyDeleteI like how the scarf is as protagonist as is Jess. Somehow the love affair of both, Jess & the scarf - the Scarf & Jess, become one in this relationship of protection, trust and comfort.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo with the motion and the subdued colors and what an awesome concept!
ReplyDeleteI went your blog several times, and I just wanted to say that I really like your topic. Using a mask for different expression is a great way to show what the photographer wants to tell us.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of imagery! Both of course using the photo and expressing in words something deeper about a simple object. Using that simple object
ReplyDeleteas something someone can identify with, whether they wear it to look pretty or use it as a security blanket to mask something more.
Theme Ideas: despair, hope, loneliness, joy, unseen beauty, seasons, childhood toys?,the road less traveled... AND I'm spent... You other kids chime in.
ReplyDeleteThank you Katie for the themes, they are great.
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