Post by Toadette on Nov 18, 2012 15:23:33 GMT -5
The Power of Taking Risks and Descriptions
Hey everyone! I think that this teach is vital to take into consideration if you want to be winners. Taking risks is one of the most important aspects of this game, in my mind, because it helps us remember you. By taking risks, we’re going to recall the impression you left on us when evaluating your portfolio. No, risks don’t pay off all of the time, but you’re likely to get the benefit of the doubt if someone leaves us something boring. Here’s an example of a risk that I took that paid off:
The theme was Political Issues, much like your theme this week. I took Domestic Abuse, and made a close-up beauty shot something to be remembered. Photoshop is a great way to take risks, and they’ll pay off if you can handle the graphics. Just don’t forget the basics! Make sure there is modeling value, a relation to the theme, and something to appeal to the judges. Of course, to help you with this, there are descriptions.
Judges aren’t mind readers. If you have something your photo that means something to you, but is subtle, chances are we won’t see it. We have multiple photos to judge, and don’t spend forever studying your photo. Explain yourself. We will read. Make your case known. It adds to the strength of the photo and shows us that you want to be here. Trust me; it helps.
Note from Janice: An example of a risk I took, with a description to match was this photo representing Winter.
This was my description:
This photo personifies the season of winter. The main element is the neutral colours (Blacks, whites and greys with a hint of blue) personify the cold sterility winter brings. Other elements include the snow white skin (Obvious representation of coldness and snow), the outfit, and expression (Stern, serious and even a bit condescending. Winter DGAF about you), and the background (Winter is where nature dies. Nature is also dead in the city).