Assignment #5 - Active Still-Life

(below) Taken inside the lobbyway of a sushi restaurant in my neighborhood. The natural lighting gave this statue and texture such a nice earthy feel - I couldn't pass it up.

(below) This shot was taken inside the sushi restaurant, under a spotlight. If you didn't know it, doesn't it look real? The food pictured is actually a realistic model inside a case.

Assignment #6 - Graphic Space

I find myself gesturing the CMD Z shortcut sometimes when I make a mistake.
I guess there are no UNDO's in life....

Show & Tell #5 - Still Life & Product Shots

These still life images depict a wholesome and healthy image to imply the correct

way to manage your time and start your day.

inmagine.com

Show & Tell #4 - Figure

Sexual Chocolate
"Before / After. Chocolate condoms." 
This ad done by DDB Group-Belgium for White Night chocolate condoms shows indulgence in a sexy way. Of course, calories are most likely not gained by the use of this product, but the characterization and comparison of the woman's features are exaggerated to imply the overuse of such a delicious product.

 Agency: DDB Group, Belgium; AD: Sebastian Piacentini; Copy: Michel Simos

This M&M's ad may catch your attention due to the figure being in this risque pose, or simply because the idea of a piece of candy stripping for your votes is disturbing.
The 3D figure mimicks the curves of the female figure and also playing off the environmental notion of going "green" - to get consumers involved in their product by getting them to go to the website and vote for their favorite color.

What's with the handcuffs?!

Assignment #3 - Photographic Semiotics

Some interesting links about the effects of water bottles, as seen in the movie "Tapped" and the environment and a link describing the issues Nestle has in Michigan and their bad business practices.

Assignment#2 - Public