straulino_assignment11_portfolio

D I S T O R T I O N
DEMI STRAULINO
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

This body of work is a series of self
portraits that focuses on the distortion of
self. As a result of manually manipulating
these images, they have become surreal.
There is undertone of agony or internal
torment which has manifested itself
physically. This is apparent in facial
expressions, pulling body parts, through
repetition, and exaggerated blurs which
elongate an action.
DEMI STRAULINO
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CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

In this photo I have successfully applied
my portfolio theme of distortion by
blurring the image with a scanner.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
When scanning the image I let the image sit
where my face was then followed the scan for
the later portion.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner.
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
3
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

I have distorted and blurred the image
where my hand pulls at my mouth thus
elongating my fingers and lips.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
When scanning the image I let the image sit
where my face was then followed the scan for
the later portion.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner.
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
4
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

Using three separate printed photos I
created a combined image enforcing
feelings of torment and craze.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
To scan these photos I perfectly timed the scan
to position each photo one at a time in order to
create this layered effect.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
5
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

Here, the image shows three faces or
rather the transformation of one face to
another.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
When scanning the image I let the image sit
where my face was then followed the scan
while rotating the image quickly then stopping.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner.
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
6
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

Rather than blurring the image, I wanted
to enhance the feeling of frenzy by
repeating myself gnawing at my own
hand with brows furrowed.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
To scan this photo I quickly dragged the same
photo to three different positions on the
scanner bed.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner.
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
7
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

In this portrait I am visibly in anguish.
Instead of distorting my expression, I
repeat this image twice creating a wall of
myself in the process.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
To scan this photo I quickly dragged the same
twice on the scanner bed but this time allowing
the scanner to capture the full image.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner.
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
8
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

I have distorted and blurred the image
where my hand pulls at my mouth thus
stretching my entire body, fingers, and
lips.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
When scanning the image I let the image sit
where my face was then followed the scan for
the later portion.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner.
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
9
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

Not only do I focus on stretching my
mouth and finger, but I create waves to
bring focus on my teeth.
To create this image I used a DSLR camera
using artificial light, a printer, and a scanner set
at 300ppi.
When scanning the image I let the image sit
where my face was then followed the scan for
the later portion then stopped.
Color adjustments were made in Lightroom
before the scan with the printed image and
again after the scan. The image has been
retouched in Photoshop to edit out my hand
imprint that was captured by the scanner
1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400, flash fired
DEMI STRAULINO
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CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO

T H A N K Y O U
DEMI STRAULINO
CLASS 13: PORTFOLIO