Photographer of the Week (2)

Jenah Yamamoto 

Jenah more commonly goes by the name Gypsy One. She is a native Hawaiian who resides in LA but she is currently traveling the world. Her goal is to go to every country within the next 5 years. Besides being a photographer, she is a graffiti artist and model. I think being on both sides of the camera is an advantage for her as a photographer as well as when she is modeling because she understands what the photographer is seeing as she models, and it can help her in giving her models direction because she understands what its like to be in their shoes.  Her photographs are sometimes sensual and they capture the beauty of the human body so well. More recently she has been taking stunning photos of her travels and documents even the messy parts of travel. She is only 21 years old and I think thats why I am especially drawn to her because she is my age and has already accomplished so much with her work. She is definitely an inspiration of mine and has taken every opportunity presented to her. 

Sources: 

http://www.c-heads.com/2013/03/20/a-talk-with-jenah-yamamoto-aka-gypsy-one/

http://gypsyone.tumblr.com

https://instagram.com/gypsyone/?hl=en

Jenah as a model

Jenah as a graffii artist

Jenah as a photographer:

Photographer of the week (1)

Tom Hussey

My photographer of the week is Tom Hussey. He is an american photographer with a Master of Fine Arts in photography with an emphasis in Photographic Conservation. He's specialty is commercial advertising photography and has won an ADDY (award given from the American Advertising Federation) for his work. I chose him because I enjoy his "lifestyle" photos that have a summery, light-hearted, happy vibe to them.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hussey_(photographer)

http://www.tomhussey.com/PROJECTS/SURFING/thumbs

Hussey also did a project called "refections" in which he took photos of people looking in the mirror and seeing themselves at a different time, possibly reminiscing on their old selves. 

7 Questions

Photo taken by Vincent Harris

What is your personal definition of photography?
Photography is being able to experience someone else's life, emotions and memories through little captured moments in time.

What is the difference between a snapshot and a photograph?
A snapshot is more of a point and shoot thing and a photograph displays a more thought out process and an artistic element.

What is a cliche? Name 20.
A cliche is something that has been so overused in our culture that it is no longer unique or holds significant meaning.
Flower headbands, chevron, monograms, Michael Kors bags, peace sign, infinity symbol, ying yang symbol, dream catchers, henna, Cinco de Mayo, feather tattoos, bird tattoos, "I love you to the moon and back", Japanese or Chinese symbols, red roses, Victorias Secret PINK yoga pants, duck face photos, Gagnam Style song, What does the Fox say song, Starbucks.

Photo taken by Jessica Anderson

What is the most important thing in your life?
My relationships with others

What is your greatest strength/weakness?
My strength is that I know who I am and what I believe and I will not stray from that, but at the same time I am open-minded and empathetic.
My weakness is that I am a people pleaser.

Photo taken by me

What is your greatest strength/weakness as a photographer? 
My strength is that I am constantly trying to find new an unique ways to view things.
My weakness is that I am not confident in my abilities.

Complete the following sentence until you run out of things to say:
If I could make a set of photographs they would....make people laugh, make people cry, inspire people, cause the viewer to reconsider how they view the world, make the viewer rethink stereotypes and cultural norms, help the viewer realize what a beautiful world we live in, and how cruel people can be, encourage change, help the viewer be grateful for what they have and where they live, be bold, be unique and creative.