Proportion

Baraka

This film was not really the kind of film I would have expected to watch in Photography. I thought this was a very educational film even though it never had any words/ script. I found all the different lifestyles of different areas of the world very diverse and different from what I immagined.
One scene that stuck out to me was the one of the asian people and the millions of little chicks that were being used as whatever they were being used as at the factory. I found it shocking that they treated them like objects and how they burnt their poor little beeks and how they threw them down funnels and grabbed them by their wings. Then it was depressing at the end of the scene when they shoved them in little cages so they could get their eggs and when they grew to eat them. I just really found that part of the film really sad.
This film taught me that you don't have to have a nerrator or someone speaking during a movie to be informed of what is happening. This shows the importance of photography in the way that it can tell so much about something/ somewhere without really saying anything at all.

Shadow

Dear Brianna,

Dear Brianna,
Your pictures are very interesting and funny. I like the one of the cute little puppy and the ones of you and your (idk) cousin or brother making funny faces. It shows that you like to have fun with your family and take pictures of yourself having a good time. I guess I would like to see some principles in there even though I did see color, emphasis, and symmetry in your pictures. Idk what else to say but your dog is cute!
Cassie

Sports Photography

I like the detail in this one

I like the contrast in this picture of the players practicing clapping in the air in lines.

This shows the intensity of a moment in a game

This is the moment after when #18(Mia) gets the ball and is ready to pass it.

1shot

We were supposed to pick one picture from many we took this morning and I chose this one because I like the contrast and the quality of the photo.

American Photography- A Century of Images

• Photos that certify internationally
• help us get an idea of the rest of the world
• brownie- first photo for general public- only $1
• more casual, at home, captured flux in life
• most people got photographed only once or twice
• paper moon- 1st noteable prop
• Postcards- show newborn, newlyweds, ect..
• National Geographic 3,000 -- 1/2 a million in just 10 yrs
• better vision of people in Africa
• different lifestyles
• People began to use chemicals to make photography look like art
• Gilbrith- took pics of every movement of factory workers
• Luis Hein-- took photos child labor
• spread the word
• allowed child labor (tool for social change)
• Camera became important tool for the war
• apalling, propaganda
• 1910's- photos repacing drawings
• tabloids
• daily news- started publication in 1919
• Illustrated Daily News

halloween!

ps blurriness adds to the spookiness!

Notes 114-119

Shooting a Formal Portrait
1. Background close to wall

• -10 to 20 feet of clear space between camera+wall
• -it can be a roll of paper, cloth, wall
• -ask subject to sit in stool

2. Place light 45 degrees to the rigght side of the subject.

• have an assistant hold reflectors.
• 3 to 4 feet from subject

3. Set camera directly in front of subject

• anywhere from 6 to 10 feet away depending on what lens you have
• more lelephoto lens> further away from subject
• talk to subject and guide them on how they should pose
• take photo

Camera Setting

• shutter speed no slower than 1/60 of a second
• for normal lenses and 33mm cameras
• try f/3.5 or f/4.5
• portrait of bricks
• 50 mm to 100mm range

Lighting for Formal Portraits

• Indoors
• place onle light at a 45 degree angle
• use a reflector(cardboard)
• critical- position of reflector
• shadows
• Outdoors
• direct sunlight isnt the best lighting
• not too harsh (no squinting)
• try shooting from open shade
• ex: building or tree, avoid deep shade
• include cloudless blue skynot direct sunlight
• 3 to 6 feet away from subject
• pay attention to everything in frame
• avoid busy distracting backgrounds
• The Candid Portrait
• capture a person going about their everyday life and activities
• don't try to pose it
• take photo without subject noticing
• include surroundings
• more than usual (quantity)
• Camera Settings
• faster shutter speed
• 1/250
• action shots
• captures facial expression
• Flashes have a max range of 25 feet
• so if using flash, get close.

weekend pics

 BEFORE

 AFTER

Elements and Principles Photography Exploration

 

Proportion Large

 

Proportion Small

 

Radial Balance

 

Unity

 

Variety

Asymmetrical Balance

 

Emphasis

Photo Essay

This picture was taken in Lake Tahoe. It takes into accout the rule of thirds. I put it in black and white for emphasis on the light and dark

This picture was taken at Tahoe too. I brought up the hue and color in this picture to make it brighter.

This picture was also taken in Tahoe by the beach. I liked the shadows of the tree

This picture was taken on a boat uder the bay bridge for my friends birthday party. It was a foggy day and there wasnt much color to begin with so that's why I made it black and white

This picture was taken in San Carlos. I liked the colors of the sunset.

This picture was taken in Tahoe during the day. I like the reflection of the water.

This picture was taken outside of mercy by the bricks. I like the 3 colors that come together in this picture.

This picture was taken in a boat at clearlake during the sunset. I like the texture of the water and how smooth it looks.

Career Photography notes

Portrait Photography Notes:

• Elsa Dortman- world famous photographer
• Important element- interest in subject
• Location 2 elements to a photo studio for portrait photography
• -avoid distracting elements in background
• -controlled lighting
• If you're taking pics on a sunny day..
• bad for natural portrait
• good for a woman who lives in the mountains(ex. peruvuian woman from andes mountains)
• Portrait lens- flattering if deemphasize nose (dont appear closer)
• wide angle lens
• controlled environment
• Low contrast- ppl always look better (black and white)

Event Photography Notes

• Usually on stage
• light balancing required mostly
• digital photography has made more Event Photography more accessible
• take many pictures
• some pics may come out blurry(action shots)
• Elements needed in focus
• face
• ball
• Colors important, setting

Food Photography

• Types
• packing- can't really change
• advertising- props and special effects
• editorial- lighting important
• wild colors- contrasting textures
• tight shots- less background, more detail, focus
• add oil before shot
• makes it look wet, hot
• props- make setting look realistic
• 2 types of moods
• high key
• low key
• create texture and shape: make second look like 3-D
• small  and low light sources- more texture
• use mirrors
• less light= more drama+ texture keep main light far (glare)
• use really short or long lens because of perspective

Photojournalism

• Lets you travel
• be persistent shooting
• college degrees
• internships
• captions good
• not a lot of money, but good experience

Sports

• timing important
• shotter at least 125ths of a second
• get as dose to action as possible
• longest and fastest lens
• depth important
• ISO down
• important to get face and ball in pic
• typically no flash
• sharpest focus

Sports Photographer Bob Martin

He is a multi award winning photographer of action shots for advertising corporate and editorial clients. He does many sporting events like the last ten Summer and Winter Olympics, Elephant Polo and Horse Racing on Ice. His photos have been published in many publications including Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek, Life Magazine, Stern, Paris Match, Bunte, L"Equipe, The Sunday Times and The New York Times to mention a few. He is currently the only Sports Illustrated photographer to be based outside of the USA. Bob Martin's photographs have been recognised by more than 53 national and international awards. He is a three time winner of the British Sports Photographer of the Year and in 2005 alone, he won over 23 awards including the coveted 'Sports Picture of the Year' in the World Press Photo Awards.
Here are a few of his shots

Mercy week

My friend Colleen bowling

rule of thirds

shiny cape

mercy week

Waterpoloo:)