YORDAN F U E NTE S

CIRCLES & LINES

Portraits

Macro

B&W

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Creative

As a photographer, I have noticed that many people are uncomfortable with their self-image.
Since the beginning of my journey into photography I made a personal goal of helping people
see their potential and beauty. I found that some of my favorite portraits are picture of people
who dont fit traditional aesthetic standards. With dramatic lighting and good photography,
anyone can look beautiful.
I matched my models to the settings. I had my model dress in in Victorian clothing, to match the
surround house and furnishings. The house had poor lighting, which gave me an opportunity to
really focus on the subject. In order to soften her face, and remove any harsh shadows I diffused
the natural light and used two speed-lights to mimic the angle of sunlight. I retouched the skin
though the healing tool and frequency separation.

While exploring the world of macro-photography I noticed that looking at things closely showed
details, which one is generally unaware of. The introspective details of macro photography
allowed me to see the world differently.
All of the photos in this book were taken in Rexburg and Idaho Falls, Idaho. These macro images
were taken at Teton Valley Flood Museum, a local public garden, a car, and an apartment lobby.
I extended my lens by using a Macro tube. I brought the saturation down and clarified
of the images.

While working with black and white photography, I enjoyed seeing the stark contrast of images.
Color shots are vibrant and playful, but black and white images allow the viewer to focus on detail
he or she might miss. When working with black and white you can quickly distinguish between the
circles and lines of the image.
In the top-right photograph, I retouched her skin by using the healing tool, and used the
nondestructive dodge and burn tools to lighten highlights and darken shadows. This black and
white section is a great example of how I composed the photographs to lead you to the center
and have a nice flow.

From a young age I have always enjoyed the creative process, across a variety of different
medias. I sketch, paint, and this ability has affected my photography. By planning a shoot on
paper, I effectively create a blueprint to work from. Art has no limit. I enjoyed the freedom that
comes from creativity.
The photograph of the cologne was an example of light painting Photography. I took this picture
in my living room. I used two old black t-shirts, one for the background and the floor. I turned the
lights off. The shutter speed was opened for 20 seconds and the camera stood still. During the
20 seconds I lighted my subject with the flashlight on my phone, then I light painted the blue lines
by waving my phone around in front of the camera. Later on I added the text and cropped the
image but no other edits were made.

YORDAN FUENTES
Say, you are done quickly and you should be able to
pronounce Yordan just about right. Yordan answers to most
pronunciations of his name. He was named Yordan after the
river Jordan. Originally from El Salvador, Yordan was raised in
Des Moines, Iowa.
He enjoys Latin dance, hiking and the creative process in
general. Yordan has a keen eye for geometric patterns. Such
designs are evident in his photographic style. He is an avid
sketcher and applies the principals of draftsmanship to his
photography. While in his junior year of college he discovered
his passion and affinity for photography, you could say it was
love at first sight.
Photobook edited by Peter Nilson and Victoria Chezik.
Yordans Photo taken by Jeff Smith.

Yordan Fuentes
November 21, 2015

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