Camera model:     Canon EOS 6D

F-stop:                     f/3.2

Exposure time:      1/125 sec.

ISO speed:              ISO – 100

Focal length:           85mm

Light setup:             Two continuous light with one strobe

Artistic Description: Bound by Labor

“Bound by Labor” is a compelling photograph featuring a female talent dressed as a servant, her face etched with stress and exhaustion. She stands close to an intricate metal sculpture made of axes, cutlasses, and chains, symbolizing the harsh tools of labor. The juxtaposition of her weary expression with the rugged, unforgiving materials of the sculpture creates a powerful commentary on the relentless toil and struggle faced by laborers. The composition, enhanced by careful lighting, emphasizes the contrast between human fragility and the cold, unyielding nature of the tools. “Bound by Labor” invites viewers to reflect on the weight of labor, the endurance of the human spirit, and the profound impact of societal structures on individual lives.