aRTIST sTATEMENT
Just like any other child, I usually spent most of my time in my room, playing with my toys. Although I was still young at the time, I realized that reality isn’t always a happy place. That’s why my toys became my haven, my time away from reality. I allowed my imagination to run free amid my Lego pieces, my action figures, and my Hot Wheels die cast cars. Yet, at one point or another, we all have to face the inevitable presence of reality, of the so called “real world.” I took these photos to remind myself, and hopefully others, of the positive impact that these toys have brought upon me as a child.
Growing up, toys have supported us through thick and thin. They are the playmate, the shoulder to cry on, and the keeper of secrets. They’ve provided us with countless hours of happiness and imagination. The photo compositions I used on each emphasize the essence of the toys used to represent the imagined scene. I’ve carefully considered the relation between the subject and the background to make the photo feel as natural as possible. Toys are a part of everyone’s childhood. It links and unites us no matter the background or ethnicity.
Growing up, toys have supported us through thick and thin. They are the playmate, the shoulder to cry on, and the keeper of secrets. They’ve provided us with countless hours of happiness and imagination. The photo compositions I used on each emphasize the essence of the toys used to represent the imagined scene. I’ve carefully considered the relation between the subject and the background to make the photo feel as natural as possible. Toys are a part of everyone’s childhood. It links and unites us no matter the background or ethnicity.
invincible (Life-Like)
Camera Settings:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Shutter Speed: 1/332 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/5.7
Focal Length: 43 mm
F-Number: F/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-160
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Shutter Speed: 1/332 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/5.7
Focal Length: 43 mm
F-Number: F/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-160
Legend (Low Light)
Camera Settings:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Shutter Speed: 1/25 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/1.4
Focal Length: 50 mm
F-Number: F/1.4
Exposure Time: 1/25 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Shutter Speed: 1/25 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/1.4
Focal Length: 50 mm
F-Number: F/1.4
Exposure Time: 1/25 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Seeing red (Little big world)
Camera Settings:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Shutter Speed: 1/32 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/1.4
Focal Length: 50 mm
F-Number: F/1.4
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-500
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Shutter Speed: 1/32 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/1.4
Focal Length: 50 mm
F-Number: F/1.4
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-500
the scout (angles)
Camera Settings:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Shutter Speed: 1/166 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/9.9
Focal Length: 36 mm
F-Number: F/10
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Shutter Speed: 1/166 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/9.9
Focal Length: 36 mm
F-Number: F/10
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
twilight sparkles (nature)
Camera Settings:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Shutter Speed: 1/197 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/5
Focal Length: 37 mm
F-Number: F/5
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-250
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Shutter Speed: 1/197 sec.
Lens Aperture: F/5
Focal Length: 37 mm
F-Number: F/5
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-250