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BABY TALK
the october-novemeber issue.
On the cover: Gracie
and Maddie Brownen
2012
Table of Contents ELEMENTS
Lines 5
Texture 9
Light 13
Color 16
Space 21
Shape 25
Form 27
PRINCIPLES
Balance 31
Harmony 34
Emphasis 39
Massing 42
Rhythm 45
Proportion 49
Scale 52
Thank you to my perfect sisters, their darling children, and our
family-friends for their time over my fall and Thanksgiving break.
About the Editor
Alexis Brooke Allen was
born in Jacksonville, North
Carolina in 1994, and has
lived in Eastern North
Carolina ever since. Upon
graduating high school in
2012, Alexis began
attending East Carolina
University in Greenville,
North Carolina; she studies
Fashion Merchandising.
She has a passion for
photography, and has
pursued it since the age of
sixteen. Alexis is the
youngest of five daughters
She has six nieces and
three nephews. They are
her inspiration for this
magazine.
Why Baby Talk? I am completely and one hundred percent
obsessed with all-things babies, toddlers, and little
people under the age of eight. Since I can
remember, I held a baby doll in my hand at all
times until I was about ten. Since then, people in
my family have been popping out kids left and
right. When I got my first DSLR camera for my
sixteenth birthday, taking pictures of them never
ended. Given any opportunity, my time with them
turns into an instant photo shoot. I can never get
enough of their cute, cheesy grins, the to-die-for
clothing options, their tiny everything.
This magazine is dedicated to mom’s all
over the place. Inside, you will find outfit inspiration
for your little, crafting ideas, holiday treats, and
take a tour with my family on must-visit mini
vacations. I am excited to bring forth a magazine
focus of the Principles and Elements of Design, but
throw in a little of my own touch. I promise to leave
out the loud cries and sad tears part…thank you
all, and ENJOY!
Elements of Design
Line
Straight Vertical
Benny Williams
The Allen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
This image represents a look of “strength” in an
itty bitty boy. This handsome fellow looks as if he
taller than reality. If he were a big boy, he would
seem dignified and quite confident.
Curved Flowing
The Twizzlers in
this package
represent curved
flowing lines.
Although the lines
are not straight,
they still convey a
neat and smooth
look. This after
party treat is so
much fun for
guest to take
home post your
little one’s
birthday.
The Brownen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Curved Tightly
Benny Williams and Mae Brownen
The Allen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
This chevron pattern represent lines that are
tightly curved. These lines are less predictable,
they bend, and change directions. These lines
are also known as zig-zag. They are not diagonal
simply because they change direction.
Texture Elements of Design
Photo by Amy Harp; Jacksonville North Carolina
Tactile Texture
The basket that miss Harlow is laying in can be
felt by just looking at it. This is an example of
surface quality because it is obvious that the
basket is made of wicker, a natural material.
Implied Texture
Implied texture cannot be felt with your eyes, per
say. In this image, Callie is eating mashed
potatoes. One might think they are soft and thin,
but they could be clumpy and thick.
Callie Mynes
The Mcnamara residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Reflective
Texture
Reflective texture sounds just like it’s name. It is
anything that you can see the reflection of a
textured material through.
Picture link: http://www.homeeverafter.com/winter-checklist-
preparation-ways-to-get-ready/
Elements of Design
Task Lighting
Task lighting assists in illuminating places
where a task is being done. In this case, the
dancers need light to illuminate the stage they
are performing on.
Savannah and Marlee Cook and Garrett Panos
Swansboro Elementary talent show; Swansboro, North Carolina
Natural Light
The light behind
Gracie is what is
making the
picture bright.
This is the natural
light because it its
coming from the
sun. If she were
standing in front
of a lamp, it would
no longer be
natural, but it
would turn into a
different form.
Gracie Brinson
Onslow Pines Recreational Park; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Color Elements of Design
Monochromatic
“Matchy-matchy” family pictures are “so last
year.” This wall was just meant to be for what
the kids are wearing. All tints, tones, and
shades of the blue hue color scheme make
this a monochromatic palette.
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Direct
Complementary
In Greenville, North
Carolina everyone
is a Pirate fan,
even the little ones.
PUPLE AND GOLD
better known as
violet and yellow
are complementary
colors because
they are directly
across from each
other on the color
wheel.
Nikki Panos
The Panos residence; Swansboro, North Carolina
Triad
Complementary
There are twelve possible combinations for the
triadic complementary color scheme which
incorporates three hues directly across from
each other, and one right in the middle of those
two. What better way to assimilate a triadic color
scheme than to dress up as snow white?
*taken by the editor’s mother*
Disney World; Orlando, Florida
Neutral Palette
Neutral colors are
those of very light
saturation and
match just about
anything. They are
low in saturation,
and stand alone
on the color
wheel. In this
image, white
signifies pureness
and softness
thanks to my
beautiful niece.
Ivy Brownen
The Allen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Space Elements of Design
Positive Space
Gracie Brinson
Wilmington, North Carolina
Little Gracie is helping to demonstrate positive
space. She is perfectly in the middle of the image
and the grass (space) around her is even. If she
would have been at the side of the image, it
would turned into a negatively spaced image.
Negative Space
two little girls
lying on such a
big bed.
However, with
everything going
on around them,
the focus is
unknown. This is
an example of
negative space
because the girls
are neither in the
middle or
perfectly
proportioned with
The focus of this image is supposed to be the
everything surrounding them. The space is two
big for the girls to be unnoticeable.
Ivy and Mae Brownen
The Brownen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Crowding
Territoriality
This slide is
clearly not big
enough for five
cousins to get
down all at one
time. Crowding is
an issue because
of space.
Onslow Pines recreational park; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Shape Elements of Design
Geometric Shape
Ivy Brownen, Benny Williams, Jude Banks, Bristlol Cates
The Allen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
The babies in this image are perfectly
forming a few different shapes. For one, with
their bodies are all in a straight line, their
heads form a square or a diamond at the top.
Their bodies form a four sided star. The
pattern on the blanket helps with the concept.
Form Elements of Design
Geometric
Form
Geometric forms
correspond to
natural shapes.
Gracie is sitting
inside of a
circular slide at
the park. The
slide is an
example of a
geometric form
because it’s
opening is a
basic shape.
Maddie Brinson
Hugh Macrae Park; Wilmington, North Carolina
Natural Form
Ivy and Olive Brinson
The Brownen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Natural form is just as it’s name states. It is
the way something is without any adjustments
or add-ons. The cute little feet are helping
demonstrate the meaning of natural form. If
the picture showed their toe nails with pink
polish, that would contradict the concept of it
being natural.
Abstract Form
Chase Grogg (second in line)
Swansboro Elementary School, Swansboro, North Carolina
This image is
symbolizing the
abstract form of a line.
Abstract forms are not
detailed and realistic,
but instead general
and “summarized.” If
the kids were in more
of a single file line, the
concept of this image
would no longer be
considered abstract.
Balance Principles of Design
Visual Symmetry
Benny Williams
Downtown Jacksonville, North Carolina
Baby Benny is showing us the perfect example
of symmetry. Symmetry is a mirror image on
two sides of a person or object. Visual
symmetry, however does not have to be an
exact reflection, but more of two very similar
sides. With Benny’s father on one side and his
mother on the other, this pictures displays an
accurate representation of visual symmetry.
Visual
Asymmetry
Ivy and Olive Brownen
The Brownen Residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Visual asymmetry is the disproportion of two
similar parts. As you can see, the girls are in the
same position in a window that is perfectly
centered. The objects on the right side of the
sink, the placement of the faucet, and the girl’s
sizes are what makes this image asymmetrical.
Harmony
Principles of Design
Lindsey, Gracie, and Maddie Brinson
The Brinson residence; Wilmington, North Carolina
Unity through Color
This pink palette screams a “three little piggies”
theme. Through color, the girls are symbolizing a
consistent and pleasing effect. The color of their
clothes connect them to a general concept.
Unity through
Repetition
Ivy Brownen (far left)
Dance Theater of Jacksonville; Jacksonville, North Carolina
With the dancers all being in the same uniform,
they create a harmonious effect through
repetition. The girls are all wearing the same
color, outfit, and hair styles. This repeated look is
organized as well as neat.
Variety through
Color
Elf on the Shelf has become popular in the last few years
for parents with
younger kids. The
purpose is to hide the
elf somewhere for the
kids’ to find in the
morning. This Elf on
the Shelf is a examle
of harmony. The elf is
placed between three
stuffed animals who
all match. The color
red is emphasized
and makes the color
scheme flow.
The Cook residence; Wilmington, North Carolina
Variety through
Materials
Although there is a lot going on in this image, it is
obvious the task that is taking place. All of the
different material pieces, and the sewing machine
represent a mommy-baby crafting session.
Summed up, the harmonizing arrangement clues
one in to what is being done.
Laura and Benny Williams
The Brownen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Emphasis
Principles of Design
Visual Focal Point
The first thing one sees when they look at this
picture should be the bow. The very next thing
should be the big, blue eyes. These two features
represent the focal point of the image. By the
way (a little editor’s note), this shot is highly
recommended and most definitely belong’s in
ever child’s baby book!
Callie Grogg
Emerald Isle Pier; Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Structural
Focal Point
The main focus of
this image is the
barn. The people
are not the first
thing one will look
at, because the
structure of the
barn calls more
attention.
Justin, Ivy, and Olive Brownen
The Gurganus residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Massing actual vs. optical
Principles of Design
Actual Density
Density is the
amount of matter
inside of
something. For
instance,
something that is
tightly packed
with any kind of
substance holds
a greater density.
Pregnancy is the
perfect example
of this concept.
The fetus is
noticeably
packed inside of
a mother’s
womb.
Alexa Haverty
The Haverty Residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Optical Density
Optical density
is like an
illusion of
something that
is meant to
look dense..
These wraps
hold a baby
close to the
mother and
leaves her
hands-free. This is an example of optical
density because the baby inside makes the
mother’s body looks as if she is pregnant
again.
Erica and Mae Brownen, Jessie and Gabe Sutton,
Bria and Bella King, and Laura and Benny Williams
Mayfaire Shopping Center; Wilmington, North Carolina.
Rhythm Principles of Design
Repetition
The Brownen Residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
The exact same patterned boxes all in a row
symbolize repetition. Repetitive objects are
placed in the same sequence and hold the same
use. This birthday party craft boxes repeat each
other down the line, and allow each child to go
home with a matching party favor.
Climatic Rhythm
Garrett, Fletcher, and Lakelyn Panos
Jacksonville Holiday Parade; Jacksonville, North Carolina
Climatic Rhythm is an element that is
increasing or decreasing in it’s qualities. In
this case, the rhythm is the gradation of the
size of the kids. If the baby was in the middle,
this scenario would not be considered
climatic.
Transitional/
Flowing
Caden Hefner and Ivy and Olive Brownen
The Kettle Diner, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Transitional rhythm is a type of flow that
naturally glides the eye from one are to the
other. This image is a representation of
transitional rhythm because most people look
from left to right at the faces the girls are
making. If the kids would have just been
smiling, the image would not hold the same
significance.
Proportion
Principles of Design
IN Proportion
Proportion is the
relation of parts
to a whole. This
image displays
how Ivy is
proportional with
the chair, and the
chair is
proportional with
the setting. If Ivy
was sitting on a
recliner, for
example, she
would not be in
proportion with
space.
Ivy Brownen
The Brownen residence; Jacksonville, North Carolina
OUT of
Proportion
Mae Brownen
The Brinson residence; Wilmington, North Carolina
Proportion is the comparative relationship
between parts of whole. Baby Mae is showing
us how not to wear a pair of glasses. If her
face is the space, the glasses are nowhere
near proportional.
Principles of Design
Human Scale
Jessie and Gabe Sutton, Tara and Holland Spencer,
Erica and Mae Brownen, and Laura and Benny Williams
Allen Family Reunion 2012; Wilmington, North Carolina
Human scale is very similar to something that is
not proportional, but it matches. All of these
babies are about the same size and so are their
mothers. The babies look as if they are scaled
down from the size of the women.