Helen Zhang

My work is mainly based on nature and scenery, as well as technology. I am very passionate about photography, and I enjoy taking pictures of mostly places in nature. I think that anything in this modern world could be considered art, but when you capture that moment in a picture it seems more unique or frozen in time. Photography varies from person to person from what they perceive in it. There are also different methods of changing the original photo to create unique effects such as burning, toning, and solarizing. Art means a lot to me, because it is so freestyle and it truly expresses individuality. Everyone's artwork is unique and irreplaceable. It can be created to project a sense of simplicity or complexity. What got me inspired to photography was when I was younger, my family went on vacation very often. So, I would use my parents' phones to take pictures. Whenever I travel to somewhere new, I like to take pictures in memory of that place. I would say my favorite theme in photo 1 this semester would be night shots, it just looks so peaceful and sound in the photos. I like painting with light because every time it is different and it gives off a unique effect.