Simplicity
Lines
Rule of Thirds
Balance
Framing
Avoiding Mergers
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
My Favorite Modern Day Photographers
Abandoned US Navy Dock- Scott Federick
Landscape 26- Alisdair Miller
Jerry Avenaim 2013
Jerry Avenaim 2013
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
My Favorite Photo
The photo is an above image of a boy sitting in a library with books surrounding him as he reads. It is a black and white image, and the details of the boy's hair is very defined. Some of the books in front of the boy are opened as if he was flipping through the pages, but other books are closed, and the titles are visible. The photo is called "Junior Year".
1. I picked this photo because I like the feel of it, I can relate to it. seeing the titles of the books the boy is looking through, I know he's studying for the SAT's. I'm not a junior yet, but I know the stress of studying for important tests.
2. Right away I noticed the rules of photography in the image. Framing is evident, since the book shelves seem to be sheltering the student. Simplicity is represented since the boy seems to be the center of attention, and his presence is focused on. The Rule of Thirds makes an appearance in the angle of the image, a view from above. Many shapes are formed in the position of the books in contrast to one another.
1. I think I could take photos in the library and in a science lab to take shots similar to the ones on the website.
2. I'd like to visit Mr. Mayfield's class and observe the labs his students do.
3. In order to get the best photo result, I will use all of the rules of photography to earn a good product.
1. I picked this photo because I like the feel of it, I can relate to it. seeing the titles of the books the boy is looking through, I know he's studying for the SAT's. I'm not a junior yet, but I know the stress of studying for important tests.
2. Right away I noticed the rules of photography in the image. Framing is evident, since the book shelves seem to be sheltering the student. Simplicity is represented since the boy seems to be the center of attention, and his presence is focused on. The Rule of Thirds makes an appearance in the angle of the image, a view from above. Many shapes are formed in the position of the books in contrast to one another.
1. I think I could take photos in the library and in a science lab to take shots similar to the ones on the website.
2. I'd like to visit Mr. Mayfield's class and observe the labs his students do.
3. In order to get the best photo result, I will use all of the rules of photography to earn a good product.
Filling the Frame
There's a lot going on in this photo! The smoke pouring out of the sink is spilling onto the floor. The individual expressions of the students make it all the more exciting.
Action and Emotion
Out of all the others, this photo shows the most emotion and action. The faces of the people seem enthusiastic. The woman looks very grateful that she's in the situation, and the girl who is getting food for the woman seems happy to help.
The Story
I think this photo tells the best story because of the people in it. The body language shows that these people trust one another by standing close to one another, and holding hands. It seems they are praying, maybe they're granting each other good luck for something, or bowing their heads in respect.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Post Shoot Reflection
1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos of your first 4 prompts?
While I was trying to find the best places to take a photo, I had to wander around the campus a lot. There were many groups of people to avoid, and when I did try to take a photo I was picky about the lighting and angle. so I'd take up a bit of room in a certain area, trying to get in the right spot. The photos still weren't good because I was rushed while trying to find a good scene, so I didn't get many photos. To add on to the misfortune, the camera settings and focus were tampered with, so my pictures did not turn out like I wanted them to, but It was too late to go out again and shoot some more.
2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
While taking pictures I constantly adjusted the focus so that I could concentrate on one object in the photo.
3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some of the basic rules of photography?
I would try to apply the Balance, Rule of Thirds, and Framing a lot more in my photos if I had the chance.
4. What things would you do the same?
I'd still pay careful attention to the lighting of the photos, so the image can have the best look.
5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 4 photos tell me what the rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?
I did not achieve any of the rules.
6. Are you interested in shooting those same prompts again, why?
Yes, I'd like to redo the shooting so that my new photo product will look much better.
While I was trying to find the best places to take a photo, I had to wander around the campus a lot. There were many groups of people to avoid, and when I did try to take a photo I was picky about the lighting and angle. so I'd take up a bit of room in a certain area, trying to get in the right spot. The photos still weren't good because I was rushed while trying to find a good scene, so I didn't get many photos. To add on to the misfortune, the camera settings and focus were tampered with, so my pictures did not turn out like I wanted them to, but It was too late to go out again and shoot some more.
2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
While taking pictures I constantly adjusted the focus so that I could concentrate on one object in the photo.
3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some of the basic rules of photography?
I would try to apply the Balance, Rule of Thirds, and Framing a lot more in my photos if I had the chance.
4. What things would you do the same?
I'd still pay careful attention to the lighting of the photos, so the image can have the best look.
5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 4 photos tell me what the rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?
I did not achieve any of the rules.
6. Are you interested in shooting those same prompts again, why?
Yes, I'd like to redo the shooting so that my new photo product will look much better.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Framing
The hole in the wall perfectly frames the fireman as he climbs the ladder, since he is in the middle of the image.
Balance
The broken parts of the tower lean outward, creating many shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, and others.
Rule of Thirds
The angle of the camera reveals a great view of the towers and the debris flying out over the surrounding area.
Simplicity
The South tower is framed in the middle of the image, making it the center of attention upon looking at the photograph.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
My favorite photos
I hardly used any of the basic rules of photography in my photos. The only rule that might be a part of my photos is the Rule of Thirds.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The Camera
1. The "camera obscura" is latin for "dark room". In a pitch black room, a tiny hole is put in one of the walls. A light is focused through the hole, and the scene outside is projected upside down on the opposite wall.
2. During the 17th century, Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.
3. Joseph Nicephore Niepce added film as a final touch the small portable camera obscura to create the first successful photograph. The modern camera was born!
4. Modern cameras work the same way as the very first models. Light passes through the lens, into the camera, then exposes the film. In the end, the product is a photograph.
5. Digital cameras capture images with an electronic sensor called a CCD, which replaces old fashion plastic film. The images are stored on a reusable computer memory devices. Modern devices are now cheaper.
6. Auto and Program mode are two of the most useful modes of them all. With Program mode, you can just point and shoot to get a photograph, but unlike Auto mode, you can control flash and some other camera settings.
7. Portrait mode is used to blur out the background. To do this, the camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting.
8. Sports mode is used to freeze motion, and uses the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Half-pressing the trigger button shows tells the camera that you're almost ready to take a photo and to be prepared and triggers photo lock and faster full-press response.
10. The symbol with the arrow crossed out means that flash is disabled. When there is no flash, natural can make an image look more dramatic.
11. The "auto" arrow symbol is a default setting that will automatically fire if the camera thinks an image will need more light.
12. If there's too much light in a picture it will be washed out.
13. If there's not enough light in a photo it will be too dark to define specific features.
14. "stop" is a term used to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.
15. A planet with two suns nearby is considered 1 stop brighter.
16. If the new planet had four suns instead of two, it would only be 2 stops brighter.
17.The opposite of shorter shutter speeds, longer shutter speeds means more light.
18. Shorter shutter speeds result in less light.
19. Aperture controls the amount of light allowed into the camera (similar to a pupil).
20. When adjusting the aperture you can increase the amount of light by controlling the length of exposure.
2. During the 17th century, Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.
3. Joseph Nicephore Niepce added film as a final touch the small portable camera obscura to create the first successful photograph. The modern camera was born!
4. Modern cameras work the same way as the very first models. Light passes through the lens, into the camera, then exposes the film. In the end, the product is a photograph.
5. Digital cameras capture images with an electronic sensor called a CCD, which replaces old fashion plastic film. The images are stored on a reusable computer memory devices. Modern devices are now cheaper.
6. Auto and Program mode are two of the most useful modes of them all. With Program mode, you can just point and shoot to get a photograph, but unlike Auto mode, you can control flash and some other camera settings.
7. Portrait mode is used to blur out the background. To do this, the camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting.
8. Sports mode is used to freeze motion, and uses the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Half-pressing the trigger button shows tells the camera that you're almost ready to take a photo and to be prepared and triggers photo lock and faster full-press response.
10. The symbol with the arrow crossed out means that flash is disabled. When there is no flash, natural can make an image look more dramatic.
11. The "auto" arrow symbol is a default setting that will automatically fire if the camera thinks an image will need more light.
12. If there's too much light in a picture it will be washed out.
13. If there's not enough light in a photo it will be too dark to define specific features.
14. "stop" is a term used to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.
15. A planet with two suns nearby is considered 1 stop brighter.
16. If the new planet had four suns instead of two, it would only be 2 stops brighter.
17.The opposite of shorter shutter speeds, longer shutter speeds means more light.
18. Shorter shutter speeds result in less light.
19. Aperture controls the amount of light allowed into the camera (similar to a pupil).
20. When adjusting the aperture you can increase the amount of light by controlling the length of exposure.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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