Design through photo pt. 1 - A Background Library

While taking the photographs for this particular assignment, I was looking for any interesting patterns present in my environment.  This was surprisingly easy to do considering that patterns have a way of catching the eye, especially if the viewer is looking for them.  Upon taking these photographs I became increasingly aware of the presence of symmetry and repetition in a world full of unique textures and colors. When approaching my environment from an artistic point of view, I managed to see, for example, a wall which I had passed every day since my arrival at American University, as not only a wall, but as product of design. Each brick positioned in such a way that a distinct pattern, unifying color and intercut texture became evident. Lighting and location also became a major factor in deciding which backgrounds to shoot. Framing was especially important for such an assignment. The background I wished to capture needed to cover a large enough area in order for me to isolate the pattern or color I wished to focus on. My framing for many of the photos would also act as a tool to emphasize certain patterns.  I would find that the way I chose to capture a background would undoubtedly determine its effectiveness in the photo and final product.