Final Decision on Book Theme

The theme for my book is “Melodrama”. I stage out everyday events like going to school, getting ready to go out, etc. with the photos being dramatic shots. I will try to draw out the relatable emotions when things in life just don’t go according to plan. Each photo will tie with another to tell a story, and there will be several stories within the book that talk about everyday occurrences that aren’t really problematic, but they seem that way in the moment. By overdramatizing these occurrences, I hope to reveal the actual problems lying underneath the surface. For example, my first story is called “Smiling Will Make You Feel Better”, and I exaggerate the frustration and sadness I feel when I’m told that, which shows how that phrase and others like it patronizes people and will only worsen the problem.