My Concept.

Title: "Expressing The Islands Through My Emotions"

Aim: The objective of this project is to express my inner self through the application of long exposure techniques, leveraging editing and shutter speed to capture the emotions I experience at a particular moment. The outcome can range from tranquil visuals to more intense and dramatic imagery. Importantly, the primary goal is not solely to craft visually pleasing pictures but to immerse the viewer in the specific mood and feeling I aim to communicate.

Objective: Conveying the Maltese Islands Through Personal Emotions

Figure 1: (Greens, N.D.)

The interplay of contrast, long exposure, and the shipwreck forms a compelling narrative that mirrors the photographer's character and mood at the time of the shot, effectively conveying a rich and personal narrative.

This theme allows me the freedom to use my medium as an emotional outlet, a departure from my usual focus on visually appealing imagery. It's an opportunity to create a project that's deeply personal and close to my heart, enabling me to connect with viewers on a more intimate level and venture out of my comfort zone, ultimately bringing me closer to my own emotions and authentic self.

“If you don't know who you truly are, you'll never know what you really want.”

― Roy T. Bennett

Figure References

Figure 1: Greens, A. (no date) Black and white fine art photography, Online Photography School. Available at: https://bpsop.com/black-and-white-fine-art-photography/ (Accessed: 13 October 2023).