Starting last week, the Photography Three class presented an array of images in Nohr Gallery, titled “Photo 3: Captured.”  At 6 p.m. on Nov. 29, the class held an open house for the public to look at their work.

Photo three students worked for countless hours in the photography lab and on their computers to bring the public an exciting and new perspective on photography.  Students in the class each showcased two photos they have taken and designed over the last semester, along with numerous others on a running slide show.

Associate professor of Media Studies, Steve Yunck, the class’ professor, was pleased with the event and with his students.

“We have a very strong representation of the continuing evolution of the direction of photography,” Yunck said.  “If a photo is successful, a conversation is made with the intent of the photographer and the viewpoint of the spectator.  They have done that.”

Yunck said that students use digital single lens reflex cameras to take their photos, and use Adobe Photoshop’s photo editing and manipulation software to make the photos presentable.  In the photo lab, the students used a large variety of lighting techniques to create different effects and outcomes of their photography.

Imaging media senior, Nancy Horstmann, displayed two photos in print and 10 on screen for the show.

“I did a lot of editing and a lot of frantic preparing,” Horstmann said.  “I feel that my end results were definitely worth it.”

Horstmann used a specific technique, called multiplicity, for her photos.  In multiplicity, dual images are used to portray an idea.  She focused on individuals and how they represent their natural person versus the person who they want to pretend to be.  Her subjects were able to present their inner expressions.

Platteville community member, Grace Ann Bakken, attended the show and was excited about what she was viewing.

“I love the variety of the photos because they are all so visually appealing,” Bakken said.  “I like the campus art shows because there is so much appreciation for art.”

Will Messer, senior communication technologies major, also presented two photos.  One, representing pomegranate seeds, was sold the night of the event.

“I’m glad we had a big turnout,” Messer said.  “The photography department is doing things now that they haven’t in the past. And it’s all due to Steve (Yunck).”

The photos will be in the gallery until the end of the semester.