Ending The Year With My Fall 2016 Portfolio!
The end of the year is almost here and it’s been an amazing one at that. I have learned so much and especially during the past few months. I have been enrolled in a photography class, COMM 316, at BYU-Idaho and learned so many incredible things from my teacher Caryn Esplin as well as the talented individuals taking the class with me.
Overall, one of the biggest takeaways from the class has been discovering my personal style when it comes to photography. I would like to say that I feel my style is personal. I try to take photos the way I see them in real life and give my subjects (whether they are people, objects, or giant mountains) personality and show off the qualities that I appreciate in them.
Wooden Floors Add Personality with Food Photography
Seriously, one of my favorite styles when it comes to product photography is using wood floors and tables to help add personality to my work. The warm tones and interesting designs within the wood grain definitely helps do that and I love being able to mix and match while seeing what works well with different objects.
Get Your Grunge On
That’s right, get your grunge on! With powerful photography, I had a blast being able to produce stunning fashion photography and going to location. Being able to combine portraits with the world around us is something that I find incredible to creating great moments with my camera.
Playing With The Dark
A huge part of my style would have to be when I find myself playing with the dark. I know you’ve heard about people playing with light but I find myself playing with the lack of light sometimes. This allows me to then use light sparingly and create powerful and unique images. Light Painting is another one of those moments that I get to play around in the dark. Sometimes I feel like I’m just messing around but the results are astounding quite often. It has also shown me to not be afraid to try new techniques or photography styles.
Master Light Photography
To set the record straight, I do not consider myself a master of light yet when it comes to photography. However, I do love to see how far I have come in regards to understanding more and more about light and being able to bring life into my pictures. It’s one of those things that I feel I will always be learning something new and be able to push myself forever to continue to take amazing pictures, especially portraits, but really anything that the sun can touch and everything that my speed light can reach.
Weston, you’re work is truly cinematic. You really have nailed it with that this semester, and from the looks of it I think you’ve developed your style. Awesome job and see you around!
Check out Rachel Horton’s blog: http://www.rachelphotodesign.com/comm-316-portfolio-picks/
Check out Sam’s blog too! http://www.samuelprows.com/509-2/
Check out mine as well: http://www.morganweavercreative.com/portfolio-work/
I love your style Weston! You also took one of the coolest group shots Ive seen (and a picture I like of myself which is rare). You are such a nice person and an amazing photographer. You will go far I know it!
Check out my work: http://hannahelisecreative.com
Check out Alexas: http://www.alexasimages.com
Great job with these Weston. I love your Dr. Pepper shot. It has great composition and looks like a classic commercial. Check out some of my portfolio work here, http://codyweaverdesign.com/portfolio/
Weston, I love all your shots and edits. I really like the feeling that they have! Great work!
http://hannahelisecreative.com/
Weston, these are awesome! I’m glad that your shot of Sam and me with the light painting turned out well! I love the shot of the Dr. Pepper in part because I love Dr. Pepper and because it’s really intriguing.
Check out my work: http://anaglaziercreative.com/finding-what-makes-you-unique/
Hannah also has great shots: http://hannahelisecreative.com/my-best-creative-work
My favorite photo of yours is of the Dr. Pepper, you are so stinking creative! I love all of your work that you do. Thanks for being an awesome friend. Check out Rachel Redford’s page: http://www.rachelredford.com/
Great job this semester West! I was super cool to get to know you and learn from your work! i with you the best of luck in the future with your photography. You going to do great things!
Check out this pate: http://www.alexasimages.com/best-of-comm-316/#comment-21
Your style is so epic!! The photo of Morgan is like blowing my mind. Love how you use light in your photography.
Check this out:http://www.rainwithpersonality.com/
And this:http://www.alexasimages.com/
West!
You are a great photographer; you have some amazing shots. I love your design and your portfolio! Nicely done! Keep it going.
Check out my work here: http://www.gerardosumano.com/
Check out my friend’s work here: http://www.alexasimages.com/
Weston, I think you add diversity to the class in styles. You’re style is very creative. I absolutely love your fog picture!
Here’s a link to a post from my portfolio: http://www.rachelphotodesign.com/outdoor-long-exposure/
I love your use of shadows. I think that is a strength for you. You are so good at using light. I have loved getting to know you and work with you. You seriously are going far. Thanks for teaching me so much.
Check out Rachel’s blog: http://www.rachelredford.com/student-photography-portfolio/
And mine: http://merilynnewilde.org/portfolio/
The Dr. Pepper shot is my absolute favorite. You are such an amazing photographer Weston, seriously! Check out my portfolio at http://www.chandlertitus.com/portfolio/
The second I looked at your image of the Dr. Pepper bottle, I got super thirsty! Great job!
Check mine out.
http://www.sarahhallweddingphotography.com/sarah-hall-portfolio/
Weston! You really surprised me with your epic photography skills this semester! How can you be so good at both video and photography?? Well done! These are all great, I love the moody feel with your style…you make shadows work so well! It is so unique, and reminds me of the saying by Dave Black, “If you want something to be interesting, light part of it”. It was good to have another class with you. Hope you have a Merry Christmas! 🙂
Check out mine and Alexa’s websites:
http://www.alexasimages.com/
http://www.ericalyncreates.com
Weston, I love your work this semester! You style is so dramatic, which is great for a videographer getting in to photography. Very unique! I can’t wait to see you name on the silver screen someday!
http://www.rachelredford.com/student-photography-portfolio/
http://www.alexasimages.com/best-of-comm-316/
Weston, Thank you for being such a GREAT partner this semester and friend. I really appreciated the time you took to teach me about camera settings, and lighting(even during our shoots). I look up to you as a director, photographer and a friend. You are such a great person and we all love having you in our class. You are going to do great things in this life with your vision and personality. Thanks for the great memories in this class. You ROCK!
Check out Rachel’s work. She’s pretty amazing!
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