Different Personas

Amy Adams :: © Andrew H. Walker

Have you ever felt that Instagram and most social media just shoes the highlight reel of someone's life? Do you also just show your own highlight reel? Most of us do, as real life is not quite as pretty as a perfectly curated mantle, and amazing dinner, or a clean house. In this project you are going to show two different versions of your personality—the one you show online, and the real you. If you feel like you are the same person in both then I applaud you, but I also challenge you to then show two different versions of your personality. 

Assignment:
You must photograph 3 different images showcasing the two sides of your personality. The set ups should be different from one another. Remember to consider your background, you can use the studio or try a clean background of your home. Something that is busy will be tough to edit. Definitely think about your message and what you are trying to convey. These can be fun and over the top, or serious and emotional.

Steps:
• Look through your Instagram or other social media platform). Do you notice a trend?
• How is the real you different from the one you show online?
• Think about ways to convey the differences, is it emotional or superficial?
• Photograph yourself without moving the camera—take one shot with one version of yourself, then without moving the camera, take another photo of yourself on the other side or in front of your original photo