Emulating Photographer

Mia Goldstein
Jul 12
1 min read

Why I Chose This Image: I believe the photo of the lobster plate is my most successful image from this assignment because it captures a raw, candid still life moment in a way that mirrors Stephen Shore’s aesthetic. The overhead angle, cluttered table, and casual plating all contribute to that everyday authenticity Shore is known for. It also has strong color contrast and texture, which makes it visually interesting while still feeling unposed. — **Why I Chose This Image:** I believe the photo of the lobster plate is my most successful image from this assignment because it captures a raw, candid still life moment in a way that mirrors Stephen Shore’s aesthetic. The overhead angle, cluttered table, and casual plating all contribute to that everyday authenticity Shore is known for. It also has strong color contrast and texture, which makes it visually interesting while still feeling unposed.

Biggest Challenge: The most challenging part was making my photos feel effortless and natural like Shore’s, even though I was very intentional behind the scenes. It’s harder than it seems to create an image that feels like a snapshot while also maintaining strong composition and clarity.

Looking Ahead: Going forward, I want to continue documenting ordinary moments and paying more attention to light and composition even in the most mundane settings. This assignment showed me that powerful photos can come from overlooked details, and that being present and observant is one of the most valuable skills a photographer can have. Here's my comment:

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2 Comments

Angel Asobo

Jul 14

I'm drawn to your lobster plate photograph because it effectively captures Stephen Shore's "everyday authenticity." The overhead shot and cluttered table setting create an actual, unposed moment that's both casual and intentional. Your composition is excellent the lobster naturally is a point of interest while surrounding details provide context.

The use of warm color tones of the lobster against the cooler surrounding elements creates visual tension, and the varied textures are depth-providing. Your selection of depth of field keeps the whole scene in focus, as is usual with Shore's documentary work. The exposure appears natural and not over-worked.

To develop future visions, I'd recommend trying out natural window light to maximize that effortless, caught moment feel Shore is able to…

Dayanara Gonzalez-Gomez

Jul 13

I really like this photo it caught my eye right away. The lobster on the plate just feels super real and unfiltered, and the way everything’s kind of messy around it makes it feels like a raw moment. It doesn’t feel staged at all, which I think fits the photographer’s style really well. The colors look great too, especially the reds against the background. It’s one of those pictures thats simple but interesting If anything, I’d maybe be curious what it would look like if the shot was zoomed out a little more, just to see more of the setting like the inspo, but overall I think you did a great job!!!