ART
analogue photography
all photos taken IN 35mm format, color or black + white film
dOUBLE EXPOSURE TAKEN ON 35 MM FILM. sULLIVAN’S ISLAND BEACH IMAGE LAYERED OVER WOMAN WITH BLACK AND GOLD PAINTED FACE WITH GOLD LEAF ACCENTS. Photo layer with woman has red light projected onto her and was taken in a dark room. this was an experimental capture.
this photo captures the essence of freedom and the child-like nature that we all intrinsically possess. It makes the statement that we all connect with, though we do not all fully embrace. with this image taken on lomography film, it gives a tint to the overall image, which the main notice of color is the sky that looks green which ties into the play in the message of this image.
this portrait holds power in the eyes of the subject, where she has her tinted glasses pulled back for you to connect directly with her. bringing black people into nature is a key element to kela’s work as she reinforces the encouragement for black folks to slow down, spend intentional time outdoors, and allow nature to reveal its unending lessons.
mystical visual as a double exposure capturing pebbled rocks and grass textures layered over a walkway ramp. the layers include shadows and depth of field, as well as details that brings interest to the image. these photos were taken on black & white film.
a peaceful image of a young lady, her eyes closed with the comfort that she lives in. she holds herself closely and connects with this space. this is a double exposure image that features highlights and shadows as sunbeams across the essence of her.
THE SUBJECT SITS ON ONE OF SEVERAL BARNACLE FILLED ROCKS AT STATION 12 ON SULLIVAN’S ISLAND. THIS IMAGE WAS TAKEN BEFORE SUNRISE SO THE WATERS ILLUMINATE COOL TONES AND THE SKY IS AT BLUE HOUR WITH SOME PINK TONES. THEY PORTRAY THE IMAGE OF BEING RELAXED, THOUGH IN REALITY THE BARNACLES ARE SHARP AND SCRATCHED/CUT THE SUBJECT. THEY LOOK AT YOU DIRECTLY WITH THEIR WAVY HAIR BLOWING IN THE WIND. THE WHITE LACE UNITARD IS REVEALING OF THE SUBJECTS BODY, HOWEVER STILL MODEST WITH A MOCK NECK AND LONG SLEEVES.
a macro style image of a sago palm, the leaves newly born captured in crisp and blur. the suns direction and brightness makes this image all the difference bringing light to the featured palm and the one just behind it.
tHIS IMAGE IS A SELF-PORTRAIT OF KELA. SHE TOOK HER OWN IMAGE AS A DOUBLE EXPOSURE WITH THE FIRST LAYERED PHOTO OF ONLY THE PINK COLORED AZALEA FLOWERS AND THE SECOND IMAGE WITH HER LOOKING AWAY FROM THE CAMERA AND THE FLOWERS THERE BEHIND HER. THE LAYERING OF THE FLOWERS MAKE THEM LOOK A DEEPER COLOR THAN THEY TRULY ARE, GIVING MORE OF RED TONES IN SOME AREAS. THE EXPLORATION WITH DOUBLE EXPOSURES CONTINUE TO DRAW IN THE ARTIST TO CONSIDER NEW WAYS TO PRODUCE IMAGES.
sunset beach waves, not your typical capture with the waters showcasing in purple and peach hues. the soft sky reflecting peachy yellow blends well with the water and its textures. another layer to this visual are the faded mountains in the backdrop.