During my first semester, I developed foundational skills in Photoshop by exploring creative and realistic photomontage. One of my initial projects challenged me to integrate a spider into a scene so convincingly that it appeared truly present—this involved careful attention to lighting, shadow, and scale to achieve a realistic final image.

Another project, inspired by early photographic manipulation techniques that predate digital editing, was a playful interpretation of the “Where’s My Head?” concept. For this, I used an image of a dachshund to recreate the whimsical and surreal effect found in vintage photographs, blending traditional influences with modern digital tools.