W.T. Caserta

  Holiday Village Oregon State Fair Salem, Oregon      The Holiday Village at the Oregon State Fair offers many activities, snacks, and local vendors for those in attendance. Of the first people I spoke with, Caroll and Debbie of the Oregon Beverage Services were very friendly. Over the few days that I ventured into the lively venue, they shared with me that their company had been participating in this event for a handful of years. Although the amount had not been clearly defined, Debbie reported that she loved every part of it. It shares Holiday cheer and brings in steady revenue to their small business. This was Caroll's first year coming in person himself, a task that was usually in the hands of his wife and children, as he usually operates behind the scenes. He founded the business himself, after building his career in the beverage industry, and currently co-owns it with his wife Debbie. When I asked him, Caroll said that everything was going well so far, as the ...

    This semester, I began to take with me certain tips on how to go about photographing. While not in an identical environment, there were a few things that I tried to emanate after reading It's What I Do by Lyndsey Addario. From what I have learned, she says it best; Tread lightly, be respectful, and get into the story as deeply as I can without making the subject feel uncomfortable or objectified (Addario, 2015, Page 191). The idea remained within me as I went on to photograph the people around me.     The defining factors of Addario's style include the use of natural lighting, crisp and clear shots, well-defined subjects, unique color balance, and a sense of movement within the frame. She is also a conflict and humanitarian photographer so her images drip in the theme of war. As a beginner photographer, I can't imagine what her harrowing journies felt like as she documented war-torn countries. I commend Addario for her drive to do so, as it's imperativ...