What Influences Me
- My name is…. Rodrigo Avila.
- Where were you born? Los Angeles County, California.
- How many brothers and sisters do you have? One brother, five sisters.
- What language do you speak at home? English.
- What are your career goals? I am a Radiologic Technologist.
- What do you see yourself doing in five years? Helping my kids get through school.
- Who do you know, other than a teacher, who has gone to college for art? My friend CJ went to film/music school in Hollywood.
- What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Magic: The Gathering, Photography, Cross-Training, Music, Brews.
- Why did you enroll in this course? Become a better photographer, and working towards certificate.
- Who are the photographers that you are most interested in right now? None in particular, Lifestyle, Architectural, and Landscape photographers are most interesting to me.
- My ideal job would be… Freelance photography for commercial and special events.
Artist: Annie Lebovitz
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Medium: Digital
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Response: The use of lights and props is incredible, allowing not just the subject to gather all the attention. There’s also a rock star in the photo.
Artist: Ansel Adams
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Medium: Analog
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Response: The composition is incredible. The leading river, the snow top mountains, and the clouds above, perfectly aligned.
Artist: Roberto Valenzuela
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Response: Freezing motion is one of my favorite techniques, and the use of lights and excellent composition tells a great story in this photo.
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