Final Shot

Sunprint Before



Sunprint After



Food Photography



Photo Quiz / Pattern



Photo Essay



Mercy Week



Line, Shape, Form



Investigating Space



Self- Portrait



One- Shot



Autobiography

Dessert



Elements and Principles/ emphasis



Portrait Shot/ Excited

Sports Photography/ Volleyball

Proportion

In this shot with Rebecca and the tree and the mansion I attempted to make Rebecca look bigger then both of them. By moving her farther from the objects I was able to give the image I was looking for. This made Rebecca apear bigger then something that is far greater then herself.

Thanksgiving Shots

Bread

Pumpkin Pie

Dessert

Soup





Salad

Turkey

Baraka (Film)

             This movie i found was a very interesting way of telling a story. To me its purpose was to convey an image of another life style without the use of words and also the view of nature that we, who live in America don't normally get to see. I was moved by many things in this video, especially the people, many of them living in these rural areas of the world, in very tough conditions. an emphasis was put on the people's eyes, most often you did not see a smile, just the depths of there eyes and you felt there grief. One part of the movie that i remember vividly is watching the masses of people at the local garbage dump scavenging for whatever they could find, and eager for the next truck to arrive of newer and fresher garbage. This idea was something that I had heard about before, but seeing it with my own eyes was a different story and I felt truly sorry and guilty that I have been given such great opportunities compared to these people.
               The movie traveled through many countries, each having very strange customs that I had never seen before. Different tribal costumes or chants were seen throughout the film, which was quite fascinating. Something strange that I saw and found hard to forget was the people working in the factories and the jobs they were given to do. One job had to do with little baby chicks. The factory worker would check there wings and clip there beaks, then throw them down this big tube. This was very alarming to me that people could treat animals in such a way and with little respect for there life. I have always loved animals so this was disgusting to watch for me and very disturbing.
              I feel like I see the world as a vast place, but I think of it as something similar to my own way of life, which I know now isn't true whatsoever. I guess when you haven't really explored the world that much it seems all the same to you. This video I felt captured nature and industrialization very well. Nature being so pure and beautiful has been corrupted by the world of factories and businesses to boost the economy and people are unhappy with not being able to improve there lives. It is truly a sad reality that we must help because without each other no improvements would be met.

Shadow

This shot that I took was by the back side stairs going outside. I tried to emphasis the swirls of the staircase.

Dear Scott

Dear Scott,

You have a really nice car. I liked the way you manipulated the lighting in taking the shots and the angles you took the shots from. I particularly liked your black and white shot of the hood of the car it made it look sleek and elegant. I can tell you really like cars and I enjoyed looking at your photos of them. Keep up the good work your photos look very professional!

1 Shot

In taking my photos for this assignment I felt more particular when taking my shots, since in the end we were only able to upload one and not a variety. In the process I felt that this shot stood out to me. I really like getting the reflection of something else off of glass, to me it gives a different way of looking at something.

Sports Photography (JV Volleyball)

American Photography

Photos for:
- memories preserved
- proof
- a record of an accomplishment

Brownie Camera- original Kodak
- 1st year 1/4 mill. sold
Invention of Postcards- to show what is happening

People:
Gilbert Grover- Made National Geographic (magazine based on photographs)
Edward Curtis- Photographed native Americans
Frank Gilbrith- by viewing pictures produced faster methods of production for workers
Jacob Reese- tppk pictures of the poor to open viewers eyes
Paul Strand- invented straight photography > highlighting shapes/ taking pictures the way they are

Victorialist Photos:
looked like drawings/ paintings
the idea that pictures couldn't be taken by just anyone and needed human influence to become art

WWI Photos:
- Pres. Wilson opens propoganda
- media can only use photos that were to raise moral within U.S.
New York Post- first to base on pictures

Notes for Page 114-119

Shoot a Formal Portrait
1. place background close to a wall and evenly
2. Place light about 45 degrees to one side of the subject
3. Set camera directly in front of subject
- reflector helps to control lighting
Camera Settings
- use wide-open aperture to make the background out of focus.
- it increases the shutter speed on your camera
  + no slower then 1/60 of a second
     - will give you the sharpest photo possible if you are not using a tripod
Lighting for Formal Portraits
Indoor
-place light at about 45 degree angle
-reflector on opposite side and adjust as needed
Outdoor
-avoid direct sunlight (too bright)
- cloudy days ideal, produce even lighting

The Candid Portrait
capture a person going about everyday life, and activities
- Background; can give context and meaning
- might have to take more time and shots to capture different expressions
Camera Settings
- might want to take more of an action shot, use 1/250 shutter speed

5 Photos

all the band members

Guitarist

 

Rascal Flatts

Chelby Spray and myself

end of Rascal Flatts concert
from left: Joe Don, Gary, Jay

Who I Am At Home

Me in my room surrounded by things I am passionate about, like music (headphones)
and volleyball (the mini volleyball).

Notes Chapter 5 Pg. 108-113

Working With People
- photographer must gain trust and cooperation of subject
- successful portrait photographer learns to become comfortable in front of people and interact with them

Camera Formats
- The bigger the negative, the more detail you'll capture

Film Choices For Portraits
-Slow Film Speed (50 to 100 ISO)
  - good for formal portraits
  - captures more detail and smoother look
-Fast Film peed (400 to 3200 ISO)
  - for candid and environmental portraits
  - images not as sharp

Black and White or Color?
-Black and White- can put viewers focus on subject
  - formal, serious
-Color- most preferred
  - warm colors > energetic intensity
  - cool colors > restful and calm

Camera Accessories
tripod- 3 legged metal stand on which you can mount your camera
  - lets you concentrate more on positioning
cable release- a flexible wire
  - attaches to cameras shutter release
  - other end has a plunger, when pressed, works the shutter without touching or jarring the camera
reflector- anything that will reflect light into shadows to lighten them for a flattering & 3- dimensional portrait

The Formal Portrait
 - place the person in front of a neutral background

Chapter 5 Portraits

- People are the most popular subject in photography
-Portraits demonstrate similarities & differences between the subject & us as a viewer

Portraits:

-Self= help us explore who we are
-Candid=  person doing every day activities
-Environmental= in a setting that says something about him/her
Early Portrait Photography-
Took the place of painted portraits

Creating Portrait Photos

- thinking artistically
Value- (important) the range of light & darkest areas of an image attract our attention & help to move our eyes through an image
     - find light source, take advantage of!
     - subtle changes in value can provide a sense of depth
Darker- melancholy mood
Lighter- update & positive feeling
Shape and Form
- Putting person in middle of frame gives a sense of a importance does not have to compete with background
      - formal portraits
      - a triangle makes it feel balanced

Photo Essay.

Teaf

Digging

hugs <3

busy

Thought

brotherly love

kicker

swingin

Food Photography

3 Main Types of Food Photography:  Michael Kay

#1 Packing-
- Hardest type, technical and tedious
-Has to be a perfect portrail of what they give to you
- must show food in a realistic way
TIPS: cropping and propping the background which shoudl be predetermined

#2 Advertising-
Ex. Food ads, Menus
- (strict) given a layout and guidelines to follow
-make the picture look like you would want to eat it
TIPS: lighting BIG/ will make picture look great

#3 Editorial-
- Most favored
- good lighting is what critiques look for and what will make the picture great
TIPS: Shoot from lower angle
         - crop picture tightly
         - use shallow depth of field (focus)

Melissa Musgrove: Portrait Photographer

Portrait photography shows a story about the person you are taking it of. Useful for taking clean crisp photos is making sure that the lighting is controlled and maintained as well as being able to pose the people. To get the best results develop a comfortable atmosphere with your subject so that the images don't come out uncomfortable and awkard. Timing is important when shooting portrait photographer to achieve the amount of exposure to the photo that best sutes the image. In portrait photography there is nothing wrong with taking yourt time and also conversing with your subject can give you different emotions and expressions on their face.
http://www.melissamusgrove.com/famous-portrait-photography.html

Day 5 of Mercy Week

Energetic seniors rushing to the rally.

The new Mercy mascot pumping up the rally.

The Junior class Most Spirited Girl and the Runner Up.

A sophomore square enthusiastically representing her class.

At Mercy Day rally, students looking sharp in class colors celebrating.