Essay

Essay

The definition of photography by the Merriam-Webster is the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (such as film or an optical sensor). The word photography comes from Latin, and means "to draw with light". But it’s more than that, the art of photography consists in capturing moments and emotions and putting in a frame.

I’ve always had the same perception of what a good picture is. A good picture is a lot more than just pressing the button in the camera, the photographer must have a good eye, analyze the scene, and then, capture that moment. A good picture must be able to show you the emotions that were there when it was taken, it should have a meaning behind the shot. By taking photographs, you are able to demonstrate anything you see and feel, and to keep them as memories.

Another thing that should be considered while taking photographs, besides the meaning behind them, is the angle you will be taking the photo, as that changes everything. The angle could be the difference between an ordinary shot and an amazing one. Something else that makes a lot of difference is the light. You could be taking a photo of the most perfect place in the world, but if the lighting is not good, it won't do that place justice.

I really love taking pictures of nature and beaches. I think I would also like to take pictures of people, and capture the love, friendship, or whatever feeling that exist between them.

In conclusion, to me, what makes a good picture is what's behind it, and how the photographer perceives, and chooses to express those moments.

Portfolio

Portfolio

-most of the photos were taken in my home country, Brazil.
-as I was not here for the whole school year, it was not possible to include examples of everything that was taught

This photo was taken at one of the gardens at Burnaby South. I really like it because it was the first photo I took in my old photography class. I also love how we can see a little bit of snow on the plant.

This one is from one of my first days here in Canada, and it is one of my favorite photos. I took it at the Grouse Mountain Gondola, on one of the school's field trips. I love how we can see the trees in the background.

This is a picture of the Space Needle, in Seattle, with some tree branches and street signs in front. I think this is a cool shot, and it is meaningful to me because I had always dreamt about going there.

This is also from one of my first days here, so it has a special meaning to me. It was my first time going to Granville St, and I loved the feeling of being in such a busy city, it reminded me of New York.

Also from one of the gardens at our school, I don't know what kind of flowers we are looking at, but I found them to be pretty in a different way. The shot is a little bit blurry, but I still love it.

I believe this is the last one from the gardens at BSSS. I like how dark this picture is, the shades of the green plants are darker, but covered in snow, which I love. The flower is also darker than how you would normally visualize a flower in your head.

I took this one while I was revisiting my old elementary school back in Brazil. I like how it brings me back to those days. These palm trees are located in the school playground. They are spread all over my city, and gives me beach vibes.

This is the view of Lisbon during the sunset at Castelo de Sao Jorge. My favourite thing about this shot is that there is a couple talking and drinking wine. It is definitely one of my favorite shots I have ever taken. 

This is the view from my uncle's apartment. I love how it's possible to see the street, the buildings, and also the green area. It is one of my favorite places.

This is the view from my friend's street here in Burnaby. I was amazed by the snow, and still think it's one of nature's prettiest works.

This is what the sky here in Burnaby looks like when it's getting dark. We see shades of dark blue, light blue, and also orange.

This is in Serrambi Beach, it is a beach city near Recife, where I live. I really like going there, as my friends are usually there too. 

This is in Aldeia, it is also near my city. This was taken at my friend's house. The views are really beautiful, and you can have contact with nature. It is amazing.

I love how the water is crystal clear, and how we can see the different shades in the water. Maragogi is a peaceful place to go, and it is not far from where I live. 

This is one of the views of Recife, my city, when it's beginning to get dark. I really like the look of the lights in the street.

In this photo, we can see a beautiful church, with some nature around and in front of it. It was taken last year during a trip to Chile. 

This is also from the trip to Chile. While I don't remember what these structures are, they give me a feeling of being historical.

This was at Paiva Beach, really close to Recife, where I live. I love going there, and have great memories of my friends there, as we used to go sometimes because one of my friends used to live there.

This is a delicate and beautiful red flower. My favorite thing is how it stands out in the middle of all the green.

This is more of an urban picture. It says "Hoje vai ser massa!" which could be translated to "Today is going to be a good day". 

This is the last shot from the Chile trip. It is a wonderful place that made me want to take pictures of everything. In this one, we see different types of trees, as well as a lake.

This is from my friend's family's farm. This is the road you take to get there, it is really beautiful and looks like a movie scenario. It is located in Palmeira-PR, in the south of Brazil.

I love photographing beaches, as well as nature. This is in Maracaipe, and I like how we can see the sand, waves, different colors of ocean water, and the sky and its clouds.

This was taken at Deer Lake Park, here in Burnaby. It is possible to see a lot of different things in this photo, such as the lake, trees, plants, the reflex of the sun, and also the city in the back.