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I like both the glow and emphasis photos, but I like the glow effect better. The glow effect puts a softer feeling to the photo. It kind of feels dreamy and pleasant, like a fantasy world that I created in my dreams. I think these effects, the glow/blur, emphasis, and cross process are really cool. They can be used to enhance a certain area or the whole thing to create a fun, spunky photo as well as the feeling you get when you take a glance at it.

Out of these two photos the one I like most is the top one, because I really like how I used the frames. I also like how the shadow on the wall came out, it looks cool. I think what makes these photos artistic is the balance of black, greys, and whites, as far as which side of the frames I used, shadows, and bright areas. What I could do to make it more artistic is, come up with more creative ideas about how and where to place the frames and maybe only using one instead of two or using a small one instead of a big one or vice versa.

I really love both of my color shots. I think they are fun, exciting, and different. I love the colors, how they are bright and they stand out. Bright colors in photos look beautiful together, they enhance the photo. In the future I would like to wear crazy color clothing, but not too crazy. I also think I could of came up with more creative ways to use and add color. Overall, I am really happy with the way they both came out.

Symmetrical balance is mirror image balance. If you draw a line down the center of the page, all the objects on one side are mirrored on the other side. They may not be identical objects, but they are similar in terms of numbers of objects, colors and other elements. Sometimes they are completely identical like in architecture. Asymmetrical balance occurs when several smaller items on one side are balanced by a large item on the other side, or smaller items are placed further away from the center of the screen than larger items. For example, one darker item may need to be balanced by several lighter items. I think visual balance is important in art because it puts equal distribution of visual weight on what you are looking at and the visual elements work and cooperate together with the design.

Taking group photos are difficult. Sometimes it depends on how many people you have in a group like its more challenging I think to capture 5 or 6 people in a group shot versus 3 or 3 people. It was difficult to actually place everyone in the photo to where they will be visible and have everyone look united. It was also difficult to find a background that wasn't too busy. If I could do large group shots over again I would maybe find more creative, strong, and fun ways to draw attention to the story behind the photo if there is one. If there is no story, it can be created.