Breana Toohey Photography Portfolio
Escape to Another World
TAPPS 2023 Fall Photo Contest
3rd Place in Experimental/Enchanted Category
The Game of Chess
TAPPS 2023 Fall Photo Contest
1st Place in Still Life Category
Long Jump
TAPPS 2023 Fall Photo Contest
2nd Place in Sports Category
Blue Butterfly
Contemplating Cat
Spiral Rose
The Historic Pearl
Palo Duro Canyon
Eye of the Observer
Pink Daisy
Retouch
Broken Glass
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The Game of Chess
“The Game of Chess” is a black-and-white photograph that captures three chess pieces that stand in the foreground with the rest of the pieces out of focus in the background. The photo highlights the intensity of a chess game by using high contrast.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Chess Board and Pieces, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on December 3, 2022
Blue Butterfly
“Blue Butterfly” captures the delicate beauty of a blue butterfly perched on a leaf. The focal point of the image is the butterfly as the photo invites the viewer to examine its complex wing patterns. The bright blue butterfly is in contrast to the much dimmer green leaves and is in the foreground of this image. The photo uses natural light.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on September 22, 2023
The Historic Pearl
“The Historic Pearl” showcases the iconic Pearl Brewery located in San Antonio, Texas. It is a collage inspired by the work of David Hockney that uses 60 frames to add dimension and interest to the photograph.
Dimensions: 6022 x 3044
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on February 20, 2024
Pink Daisy
“Pink Daisy” captures the inner complexity of a flower, displaying the center of a flower and its ombre petals. It is an example of macro photography with a close-up view of the flower as it rests on a black background. The vibrant colors evoke emotions of inspiration and hope.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, pink daisy, black fabric, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on September 24, 2024
Long Jump
“Long Jump” is a sports photograph inspired by my love of Track and Field. This photo captures the moment an athlete lands in the pit. As the jumper makes contact with the sand, sand flies out of the pit, showing the sheer power of the jump. Additionally, the photo shows a moment that the naked eye tends to miss as the landing happens so quickly.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on March 9, 2023
Spiral Rose
“Spiral Rose” is a black-and-white nature photo that draws attention to the textures and shape of a rose. In this image, I highlight the golden ratio in photography and the intricacy of a rose.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, a rose, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on June 6, 2024
Eye of the Observer
“Eye of the Observer” highlights the complexity of the human eye as it is the "Window to the Soul." It also shows the detail of the iris and its many colors. The photo uses natural light and becomes darker as the viewer scans left.
Dimensions: 5574 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on August 9, 2024
Retouch
"Retouch" is a portrait of an eye with visible aging. It was part of a project about unrealistic beauty standards and the pressure to minimize the signs of aging. In the photo, I convey that women feel the need to cover up any imperfection to be presentable. The photo is black-and-white to show the weight of these expectations and the emotions these they evoke.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, letter stickers, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on March 6, 2023
Escape to Another World
In “Escape to Another World,” pages from a book appear to be floating in mid-air. This image celebrates the magic of a book as it can transport the viewer into a fictional world. The floating pages add to this "magical" effect.
Dimensions: 4000 x 6000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, ripped out pages, black thread, tape, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on August 25, 2023.
Contemplating Cat
“Contemplating Cat” is a serene photograph showing a cat gazing intently through the window. The natural light filtering through the glass emphasizes the cat's yellow eyes. The image captures the curious nature of cats and evokes emotions of peace and solitude.
Dimensions: 6000 x 4000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on August 25, 2023
Palo Duro Canyon
“Palo Duro Canyon” is a travel piece that shows the landscape of Palo Duro from inside a rock formation. The image emphasizes the significance of framing, guiding the viewer's gaze to the center of the photo and through the rock cut-out.
Dimensions: 4000 x 6000
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on January 2, 2023
Broken Glass
"Broken Glass" captures the beauty of shattered glass, showcasing its sharp edges and the intriguing way it breaks. The orange light creates shadows, adding to the dimension of this photo. The photo aims to demonstrate the fragile nature of glass.
Dimensions: 3000 x 2061
Materials: Canon EOS Rebel T7, broken glass, Adobe Photoshop
Taken on November 23, 2022