How did you take the photograph?
I took the picture using my iphone's camera.
Why is this photo good?
There is a lot of contrast between the light and dark shadow's on her face, especially the how the front of her face is very light, but her hair is dark and helps emphasize the shadows.
Why do you value this photograph?
I value this photograph because it is one of my close friends. This picture was taken during a time when we reached a new level of understanding in our friendship. We became extremely close during the time period from when I took the picture.
What is your theme? How did you showcase your identity?
My theme is Chinese language and art. I love learning Chinese, and it has become a prominent point in my life, that I know I will continue and incorporate into my career. I couldn't define myself without it.
How do the other images/text selected relate to your theme?
I love the beauty of the Chinese characters, and I wrote my favorite words. To me, the characters show the essence of the beauty in the language. The dragon shows a traditional chinese way of portraying dragons, which play a large part in their myths and culture. And finally, the bamboo shows my ability to be strong yet flexible, as well as representing my favorite animal, the Giant Panda.
Describe how you used the chose principle of design.
I used repetition throughout my piece. The repetition is the characters in the background, and while each of them are unique, they also are similar. Also, I put bamboo leaves throughout the cover as well.
