Before

After

This photograph of these little flowers represents depth because it is the only thing that is focused in the picture, the rest is blurry and is not being seen as well as the flowers. 

This photograph of this palm tree represents balance because the sky is in the background, there's a few clouds and the palm tree is the main focus of the picture. 

This photograph of a trashcan represents pattern because there is an ongoing dark green diamond design the whole way around the trashcan. 

This photograph of my hair represents texture because the curls are brushed out but you can still see some definition in how it was before when it was curly. 

This photograph of the sun and sky represents contrast because the sun is a clear definition of white and the corner of the building defines the black. 

This photograph of the center of the school represents symmetry because if you cut the photo in half, the photo will be the exact same because the building is straight across and has the exact same colors and the picture would have the same amount of palm tress on each side. 

1) Q. What question does Erik pose to the audience? 

    A. What creates the illusion?

2) Q. What was Erik’s first real passion? 

    A. Drawing and photography

3) Q. What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?  

    A. Holding a camera, the process ends when you hold the trigger.

4) Q. How did this inspire him?  

    A. He wanted to add more to the photo, create something different.

5) Q. What “common goal” do Erik’s photos have?   

    A. Erik wanted to make his photos look like he could capture the photograph         when in reality, he couldn't.

6) Q. Define realism as used in this context. 

    A. Photo-realism, not something you could capture in a photo.   

7) Q. What principles does he adhere to when creating an image? 

    A. Perspective, reality, and how you view things.  

8) Q. Why is it easier to create a place rather than to find a place? 

    A. You don't need to compromise with the ideas in your head.

9) Q. How does he plan the photos? 

    A. First, it starts out with a sketch and an idea. Then, you combine the                   different photographs.  

10) Q. What is his conclusion?   

      A. The end result could be realistic and beautiful. The only thing that limits            us is out imagination.