Second Portrait

Valerie, walking back to the E-wing
Edits: changed aspect ratio by cropping, minimized brightness of sidewalk

Cropping - Three Rules of Composition

Before

After

1. Simplify

2. Aspect Ratio

3. Depth 

Lens - Three Rules of Composition

I chose photo 8 because it demonstrates simplicity. The subject of the picture is rather ordinary, just a ramshackle house. Because of the dramatic effect of the simplicity of the photo, the subject matter is easily grasped by the viewer. Additionally, this photo shows depth. In the background of the picture, one can see all the other houses, of similar design to the one of focus. This shows a repetitive parallel of sorts. The photo also displays a well developed aspect ratio. The photo contains just the necessary details, with nothing more.

First Portrait

Conversation

Haroon, fondling the plants by the benches by the snack bar. 
Edits: Increased exposure. Minimized brightness of bench. Increased color saturation. 

Self Portrait

Picture taken using self timer. My team members helped make sure I stayed in the frame.

Shallow Depth of Field

Use of the shallow depth of field allows the viewer to focus entirely on the subject of the photograph. The subject is in focus, and the background is blurred.

Edits: Intensified the focus on the hand and minimized the brightness of the hot pink shoes