Senior Portfolio Theme: Teens being Teens
My theme for this series of photographs revolves around the teenage experience. I chose this theme because I have always been fascinated by the teen experience whether it be in the media or my own current experience. All the emotions and memories you go through being a teen, all the ups and downs that come with growing up, I find them so important to ones character .My exhibition will commemorate these moments and capture this nostalgic era by showcasing teens being teens.
Best friends forever
There's something so special about your best friend, especially in your youth. You want to do everything and anything together. And theres this feeling of "We'll be together forever! No matter what!" and while it may not last, you'll forever remember this friendship.
Metamorphosis
A continuation of the last piece, as you grow up, you go through a metamorphosis of emotions. you start to have new feelings and desires; and so I think sometimes there is a feeling of guilt of "is this okay?" or "am i allowed to feel this way" which is why the models are looking directly at the audience right as they are about to kiss.
Partys, drinking, etc.
For this piece I wanted to make a commentary on the Teen representation in films. In many films we see depictions of teen drinking and partying and because of films, it was something that I always fantasized about but never really see in real life which is interesting to me.
night
What do teens do at night? How do they hang out? For these set of photos I wanted to capture that magical feeling of hanging out with your friends at night.
ditching
Hiding from the teacher.