unfiltered youth
Shaikhah A.
Canon digital camera - Adobe Photoshop
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I'm Shaikhah, and this is the story behind my portrait. My model is Ammar. I’ve only known him for a few months, but he’s a sweet and kind person. My sister wanted to take extra photos, so I accompanied her. I didn’t expect to take such an iconic portrait. When I walked in, Ammar was helping set up. It was our first time using the smoke machine, I experimented with the colored lighting. And asked him to stand in place, as he pulled his jacket’s cap on, someone made a joke. And he laughed, and captured a real moment. I edited the photo, and the portrait came out so creative, original, and full of youthful energy. His expression’s indirect message shows a story of opportunity and optimism and motivation. However, The most important thing I’ve learned is that great photos come unexpectedly, but editing the details make them truly iconic.
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To me, creativity means a lot of things, but when I think of creativity, it's anything that can make a difference in people's lives, whether it's something scientific or a portrait with a meaning behind it. Creativity is the root of success and the key to reaching an inspirational level.
