Portfolio Project Pic#8

I have chosen this photo for the happy dog collection, and I think that it tells a good story
You can see that the brown dog's face is in focus while everything else itsnt. There is a tan dog in the background to emphasize that the brown dog has friends where he lives. You can also see that the tan dog is spoiled by wearing the red sweater. I gave this photo a warm, and slightly dreamy, look. Some of the edges are darkened to to give more attention to the dog in focus.
I think this photo contrasts with the sad dog collection because the dog in focus clearly has a social life while the dogs in the animal shelters dont.

Portfolio Project 7th Pic

This pic is for the happy dog collection and I really like this picture because of the story it tells. It shows the home in the background, and it looks very comfortable. I really like the fact that the dog is wearing a costume, even though you cant really tell, he's a hotdog. I wanted to give the home a warm look, so i used warming filters to give that effect. It was very difficult to capture photos of this dog because he is a very VERY hyper dog.

Portfolio Project 6th Pic

What I like about this photo is how the background contributes to the story of the dog. You can see the house in the background and even a welcome mat in front of the door. There is a plant and a bench right next to it and it gives a casual, relaxed look. You can clearly see the collar and tag on the dog and that emphasizes that the dog has a home. You can see that the weather is warm outside and the dog shows a satisfied look, and that strongly contrasts with the other collection of photos.

This photo is going to the photo collection of happy dogs to help emphasize the contrast between the imprisoned dogs and the happy, free dogs. It emphasizes the point of my concept and will hopefully give them an understanding of what needs to be done with the dogs in the shelters.

Portfolio 5th Pic

This photo is not as dark as the others, but I think I prefer it this way for this photo. The dog is resting its face on the bars and the background shows darkness and even a bowl of water. The dog almost looks as if its waiting, it isnt clear what, and thats what I like about this dog. I gave this photo a blueish look as well because it helps make it look sad. The photo wasnt even all that sad to begin with, but i really liked the composition of it, so I couldnt let it go to waste. 

Portfolio 4th Pic

I think this picture is the best of all pictures that I have. I LOVE the look, and it is REALLY successful for giving the viewer a sad feeling.

The dog looks real sad and the photo has a blueish, and slight unsaturated, look. It gives it a dull look as well. You can see that the edges are darker than the dog to keep the focus on the dog rather than the space all around it.

The photos I need to contribute to my portfolio are the sad looking dogs, the ones that give the viewer the feeling of wanting to save the dog. Whatever photos that are sad and promote the desperate need for adoptions in animal shelters and rescues rather than Pet stores and puppy mills.

Artist's Bio

Mary Ellen Mark

She really caught my eye with her photography. She gives her some of her photos a disturbing look, and others are quite sad. She has some of her photos that include the circuses and their involvement with animals. She gives the observer a sense of pity for the animals, and that is what I am trying to work on at the moment.
She was born on March 20 1940 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Her first experience with photography started with a Box Brownie camera at only 9 years old. She had been interested in painting and drawing so she decided to attend the University of Pennsylvania where she recieved a BFA degree in painting and drawing history. She then got a Masters degree in photojournalism at the Annenburg School for Education. She recieved a Fullbright scholarship to photography turkey for one whole year!
Today, she is known for her photojournalism, portraiture, and advertising photography. She has recieved 3 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards, and 3 fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Portfolio Project 3rd pic

I want to create a depressed feeling by making the picture look cold and sad with the support of the brush stroke feature on photoshop.
The angle makes it look like the dog is gazing off into the distance, almost loosing his hope. As if the dog is slowly dying inside with the longing pain of lost affection.

Portfolio Project 2nd pic

I want to give the viewer a sense of pity and try to help them understand how trapped this dog feels being stuck behind bars without a real home.
I like the way the camera is angled because it makes the viewers feel that they are looking over at the dog while the dog is looking up so helplessly.
I will try to take more pictures of dogs that are happy and have homes.

Portfolio Project

I want to express the freedom that this dog feels. Smelling some fresh air and grass with a home in the background to give a sense of belonging.
I really like the texture from the grass and the way the angle is. Its kind of up close and personal, in a way.
I really do think that it has changed my concept a little, but only by focusing on a more specific theme. I think I might take different pictures in different areas, if I can.

Portfolio Proposal

Summary of Request:
Proposed by:Janelle Velazquez
Project Title: The Confrontation
Class:ROP
Instructor: Lorie Miles
Project Due date:01/31/2011

Project Description:
I am going from shelter to shelter, and neighborhood to neighborhood to find the perfect shots that would represent any from of Animal Cruelty. I want to include as many forms of animal cruelty as possible, but it will be difficult considering that fur industry, factory farming, and the marine animal slaughters are very difficult to capture. So, as for now, I am looking at neglect, refusal of spaying/neutering, and dog fighting.

Type of Work:
Fine Art

Concept:
I will be at the Animal Shelters to give the animals a dark, depressed look and try to capture their sad expressions through photography. I want to make the animals look hopeless and abandoned.

Vision:
I want people to look at my photos and to learn something new about what animals go through. Overall, I just want people to have a deep respect for animals, and look out for them because we all share the land on Earth.

Inspiration:
I have always loved animals, and when I found out what goes on in factory farms, and all of those horrible industries, I couldnt bear the guilt. So I am now a Vegan Animal Rights Activist trying to educate people of these things and to open their minds about what us humans are doing to the innocent animals.

Equipment to be used:
Digital Camera

Presentation:
Yet to be discussed

**UPDATE** Dec. 7th

-My project idea has changed a bit since I posted this. I have decided to focus on the overpopulation of animals, primarily dogs, trapped in horrible Animal Shelters with no social life at all. 

-And I have also decided to take pictures of happy dogs for the viewer to note the contrast between the two themes. It will also give a better essence of the meaning of my project.

- I will also include a 2 crafty homemade books. One will focus on the sad dogs, and the other happy dogs. 

-I will also have a 2 big pieces that are going to be a collection of different fabrics, varying on what i will focus on ie: The happy dogs will have colorful bright fabrics, almost like a quilt. The sad dogs will have ratty fabrics full of dull color.