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.