Alton Clarks P-1 Textures

Rough

Smooth

Face

For this assignment, I created three groups of photos focusing on rough textures, smooth textures, and a person’s face. The main goal was to experiment with how lighting changes the way texture looks and feels in an image.

In my rough texture photos, I used stronger, angled lighting to bring out details like bumps, cracks, and uneven surfaces. This made the textures look more dramatic and intense. For the smooth textures, I used softer and more even lighting so the surfaces looked clean and calm. It reduced shadows and made everything appear more simple and minimal. For the face photos, I tried different lighting angles and colors to change the mood. Side lighting showed more detail and texture in the skin, while softer front lighting made the face look smoother.

While editing, I adjusted RGB levels, brightness, and contrast to enhance the textures even more. I also resized and organized my images so each group looked consistent and clean on the blog. I made sure the layout was easy to follow and that the images weren’t too large or blurry.

What I learned from this assignment is that light is one of the most important parts of photography. It can completely change how something feels, even if it’s the same object. I also learned to pay more attention to everyday textures that I normally wouldn’t notice. This project helped me think more creatively and plan my photos instead of just taking them randomly.

Overall, I feel like I improved my editing skills and my understanding of how to use light to create different effects and moods in my photos