Fine Art Photography

Photo series that illustrates individuals and a message they’d like to share aimed at approaching more complex topics. Curating the message and sharing something valuable that they’ve found within their life.

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John de Rochambeau (He/Him)

John was born in Rhode Island in 1996, studied the culinary art of baking at Johnson and Wales in Denver. Then after a couple of years working within the space, decided that a career shift was appropriate for his interests. Continuing his education became the next goal, so he attended CU Boulder within a few departments, but settled into CMCI (College of Media, Communication, and Information).

His work within photography is growing further as an expression of self while developing the project, but stepping into the creative seat of the drive has proven to be interesting. Many of the projects that have come from his time at CU were unique in their approach to displaying information within the new perspective. Creating the drive needed to share and showcase a vision from different perspectives, places, and practices.

Still iD

 

Still iD is a series of photographs aimed at sharing personal stories through the visual portion of the project, while encouraging a personal connection to the subject though text and audio assets. Each subject is a friend and after speaking to them and getting to know more about them, I saw potential for a unique story’s voice to shine through.

As life continues, we learn more about ourselves through experiences that we have, this is what I want to highlight within the project. Each image was created through collaboration, sharing ideas, visions, and concepts that support each other's interests in creating something unique. Still iD also serves as a test for something greater, the ability to create, direct, and translate the conversations that we have to an image. An exercise of creative vision, planning and orchestration while maintaining a strong vision throughout conceptualization to production.

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Seated on a rock, Cassie looks into the camera as she’s posed comfortably on a rock atop the flatirons during dusk. Illuminating her and her pink/ red hair, she looks into the camera. There is a quote on the bottom of the page reading, “The change & growth that’s happened since moving to Denver and really being able to find myself has been huge.” -Cassandra <3

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Dom is standing outside at night, there are two exposures of him. The first is red light, as he is looking down towards the camera in his hand, the second is looking upward, illuminated in white light. There is a quote on the bottom of the page reading, “In life I feel like there’s a ying and a yang a push and a pull” -Dom

A dark frame of Orden dancing, frozen in time with a big grin on his face mid movement. There is a quote on the bottom of the page reading, “When I dance, it’s like nothing really matters and you get to be present in the moment.” -Orden
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Andie is photographed on a rock, with two instances of her in the same image. On the right, she is standing while reaching out to the version of her on the left, who is sitting down with her hands wrapped around her head. There is a quote on the bottom of the page reading, “I had to take responsibility for my actions!” -Andie

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With her hands outstretched, palms facing the skies. She stands surrounded by hands, those that are below are supporting her and those that are above are taking from her. There is a quote on the bottom of the page reading, “The warrior is a product of her past and a beacon of hope for future generations.” -Reyna

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