My most successful photograph was meant to paint a vulnerable picture of how I see myself and my body.

The ghosting effect is primarily meant to reflect every time people ask me about myself, and how I feel perceived at times. I specifically went with blue/pink tones to engage with gender norms, and how they paint different sides of my persona in ways that I both can and can’t predict (as also shown by the ghosting effect). I also wanted to make sure I filled the frame as to show how big of an impact this notion of my identity has on my life.

I want the ideas behind the photo to show me as an artist as unapologetically bold, however I chose to show an anxious side of my personality in both photos. I thought it would be interesting to highlight how both can exist at the same time. I want people to know I’m an open book, but I don’t believe anything in my life to be clear-cut.

In working on this project, I also took this picture. I believe it to be equally as successful in saying what I wanted to say, just in a different way.

In the photo, I chose to still express a fear of being perceived, but I also chose to extend my attention towards discovery. This is a great depiction of what I am trying to say with a few more nuances that change the message, and I had a battle between whether or not I should make this my most successful picture.