Prompt Shoot #3

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Magazine Preview Assignment Post 3 "Favorite"

 "New York’s “Spring Fashion” cover with actress Elle Fanning has artist Will Cotton revisiting Johannes Vermeer’s famous painting “Girl With a Pearl Earring” in pose, expression, and lighting, while Fanning’s Vivienne Westwood–inspired headpiece made of icing and designed by Cotton prepares readers for the stunning “Candy Land” portfolio inside the magazine. Cotton has been using candy in his artwork “as a metaphor for pure pleasure” since the late nineties, and used spring looks as inspiration for New York."

This magazine cover photo is a portrait of a woman with something like a bouquet of flowers on her head. The woman is pale, but her skin is even and smooth. Her shoulders are angled since her body is facing the left side, but her face is turned and her attention is focused on the camera. Her expression reveals that she is calm and curious. Her look is mostly natural, but she has on red lipstick. Her eyes look green and her hair is a light color. There's nothing in the background, it's just black, and the woman's shoulder's and back of her neck is covered in shadow. The text of the name of the magazine is partially hidden behind the flowers on the woman's head, and the rest of the text surrounds her. The photo inspires spring fashion and art style.

A Local Austin Photographer

After sifting through websites and images, I finally found a wonderful photographer that suites my tastes. His name is Nathan Hall, and he is a professional photographer who does photoshoots for bands/musicians, portraits and fashion, he also takes snapshots of events and street art, architecture/real estate, and landscapes and nature. Nathan Hall (with crazy nicknames like: Ginger Yeti, El Perro Sucio, and Sasquatch) is a very humorous and outgoing person. He says he enjoys making photoshoots fun when he's with his clients. Even though different lenses are used for special subjects, Nathan works commonly with prime lenses since the results are cleaner. When it comes to portraits, Nathan's style is consists of "hard light and high contrast", but from what I've seen, there's no specific pattern to his style in the way his images look. However, the look of his photos is unique.


I like this photo because of the look of the sky above the house. The house in itself looks large and almost ominous. I think this photo follows the rule of simplicity.
I like the fact this photo seems to hold meaning, but it's so simple. That little gun and no action seems to say a lot. The rule of thirds plays a part in the success of the image.

I like this photo since I have a connection the setting. I've been there many times and it looks even more beautiful every visit. This photo captures the perfection of the scene.

This image has a serious atmosphere to it, and the musician seems engulfed in his song. I love music more than anything, and I favor the guitar as one of the best instruments.

This photo is very simple, but also dramatic. The lighting is perfect, setting the mood for the image.

American Soldier

A. I think the most powerful image posted by the Denver Post is the one named "Attention to Detail". The black and white photo concentrates on the subject as he focuses on his stature, giving the image a serious atmosphere.

B. The images work together to tell the story of Ian Fisher's experiences in the way that you can tell how Ian has grown and changed in the photos. Ian starts off more carefree at the start of the year coverage, but by the end it's obvious that he carries himself in a different way, and is much stronger mentally and physically.

C. The captions enhance the photos since it adds more to the story of the image, and explains it in some cases. Captions can influence different emotions that correspond with the photos.

D. Ian Fisher made a life changing decision on his 17th birthday when he concluded that he would join the army, but has a few mixed feelings when he receives a phone call a year later from his recruiting office. A week before leaving home, Ian speaks with Sgt. Joseph Camarillo about what to expect in basic training. Friends and family throw Ian a goodbye party in their own ways, and Ian bids farewell to his close friends with teary eyes. Ian has a tough time with his basic training due to an old injury in his elbow, but gets along well with his new comrades.

Mural Project

For our mural project, my group and I decided to have an autumn theme. I took photos of fall evidence in nature, while my partners kept a lookout for Halloween setups, fall fashion, and plenty of pumpkins.

Here are the photos I shot.

Magazine Preview Assignment Post 2

1. Formal
 

2. Informal

3. Environmental

4. Formal

5. Informal

6. Enviromental

7. Informal

8. Formal

9. Formal

10. Formal

11. Formal

12. Formal

13. Environmental

14. Formal

15. Informal

16. Informal

17. Formal

Magazine Preview Assignment Post 1

1. I think I should make sure the design of my magazine cover isn't overly bright or distracting in a negative way.
2. Different aspects of the cover should compliment the others, so the scene fits like a puzzle piece.
3. In the cover photo the text should have a font that fits the subject, whether it be serious, silly, or calm.
4. The cover photo should have an atmosphere to the theme, so that it doesn't "feel" bland.
5. My cover photo needs to be diverse; not typical or like the others.

Self Portrait and Portraits Part 1

1. Alter Your Perspective

2. Hands and Other Details

3. Hold Your Camera on an Angle

Environmental Portraits

I like this photo because the woman in it seems so graceful and gorgeous among the rubble of something old and worn. Everything is perfectly contrasted, and the sunlight adds a relaxed feeling to the image. I chose it because of the balance of the photo.

I love the way the water looks in this photo. Its undisturbed (besides the bubbles), and the reflection of the people is like a mirror's. There's not a lot of light in this image, and that makes it look even better since you can't tell what's under the water's surface. I chose it because of the appearance of the water.

Self Portraits

I chose this photo because I feel that there is a lot of hidden meaning behind it. The girl looks very stressed and conflicted, but the shimmering glitter in the photo gives the image a different feel. I like how the background is blurry and the subject is more in focus so that her expression is more defined.

I chose this photo because of the perspective it's in. It's as if the subject is looking over the viewer to something farther up and eye-catching. I love this photo because the girl looks peaceful laying down and looking up dreamily.

Casual Portraits

I chose this image because of how relaxed the atmosphere of the photo is. The woman in the photo looks comfortable laying down, and her smile is very beautiful.

I chose this photo because of the blissful feel it gives. The couple in the photo both look so joyful, and the smile on each of their faces shows it. Even though the woman in the photo is facing away from the camera, it's obvious she has a grin on her face.

For my portrait assignment I will shoot photos of one of my close friends, Kylie, because she is one of the most beautiful girls I know. I want to shoot in an urban setting, since downtown Austin has some unique highlights to make an image interesting. I'll make sure each photo has plenty of lights to accentuate the subject's features, as well as the area around her.