This exploration has shown me beauty in the overlooked, the power of perspective, and how light and shadows can change mundane moments into beautiful snapshots. I explored the themes of light and reflection for this project. All the photos came from moments in my daily life. I found that through this project I was observing many more beautiful moments throughout the day. My eyes were drawn to light, shadows, and reflecting surfaces.

I created my photos by observing and capturing the ordinary moments around me with a focus on light. I began to chase the magic of light in the everyday. Light plays a huge role in how we perceive moments. It shows us the time of day and the warmth of the weather. In my own life, I feel as if I need sunshine to survive. It fuels my soul. Through my exploration, I found that the mood and energy of a photo changed based on the highlights and shadows. I looked for the perfect hues and sunshine to bounce off objects or create unique shadows. 

The second theme that I chose to explore was self-reflection. I was drawn to this concept because it challenges the viewer's perspective. The reflection makes you look again, and see the picture with fresh eyes. The way that light bounces off objects is magnificent. It bends and alters the direction that the light was originally heading. The way the light can dance off surfaces, and change how we perceive ordinary moments. My search for beautiful reflections opened up new worlds in the simplest places. I'm constantly in awe of how light and reflections can transform the mundane into something extraordinary. It's like finding secret doors within simple places.