Jenna Barratt- Assignment 1- The Power of a Moment

I took this photo to show the contrast between the values of capturing the moment and living in the moment. Sometimes, we are so encompassed by documenting everything that we forget to actually make the most of our experiences. I lightened up the hand to make it pop and gave it more contrast to add greater shadows because it gives the image a lonelier tone- as if I expect the captured instant of happiness to make up for being alone at the moment. I also lightened up the photo to showcase it more because it is the focus of the image, and I did not want it to blend with the background.