Academic Shoot Preview

 This image tells a good story. It shows humans being good people and helping those in need. Homeless people need to eat too so these students helped feed these people so they don't have to worry about being hungry that night.

This photo shows a happy emotion. The two students pranked their teacher and everyone is having a good time. The picture has a nice atmosphere that makes you smile.

This photo fills the picture. There is a lot going on. There is the gas in the middle, the students in a circle around the gas, then the background is very filling.

The last photo I picked was called "Melancholy".  I picked this photo because I liked the colors and how it focuses on the beakers.  This image shows rule of thirds with his hands holing the beakers. This image also has balance because the focus is centered in the middle and is almost symmetrical. 

1. Where do you think you could take photos like the ones you look at today?

I could take photos in an art room.

2. Whose classroom would you like to visit and take photos in?

Mrs.Abbots classroom would be a good choice to visit.

3. What will you do, as the photographer, to get amazing photos like you look at today?

I will focus in on the subject, use rules of photography, and take the pictures when the subject isn't looking at the camera

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

The article I read discussed manipulating photos with Photoshop. Photographers did things such as changing women to men, or adding a extra missile when one failed. When caught, the were fired and lost all credit as a photographer. I believe that some of this is acceptable and some of it isn't. If it is as simple as photoshopping a random leg out of the photo then it is fine by me. If has something to do with the main focus of the photograph it is unacceptable.

The image above shows a before and after of the government of Netanyahu. The two women in the photo were photoshopped out and replace by men. This was unethical and sexist.

This image was altered by moving the two pyramids closer together to make a better photo. I think this was okay because they were just enhancing the photo.

Great Black and White Photographers Pt. 2

Edward Weston

Weston was born in Highland Park, Illinois, on March 24, 1886. 1923, he opened up a Photography studio in Mexico with Tina Modotti. He was often called a pioneer of 20th century art. He returned to United States in 1926, continuing his career in Photography. He died January 1, 1958, in Carmel California. Below are two of my favorite pictures that he took.

Post Shoot Reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos of your first 4 prompts (Square, Metal, Happy, Bowie)
What challenged me was trying to find photos that would fit the prompt.

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.

I found my self thinking about framing the most because I wanted to fit what I took photos of in the pictures.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?

I would take more photos so that I could have a larger variety to choose from.

4. What things would you do the same?

I managed my time well and got around a lot of the school so I would do that again.

5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 4 photos (square, metal, happy, Bowie), tell me what rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?

Yes, I had Framing, Lines, Rule of Thirds, and others.

6. Are you interested in shooting those same prompts again, why?

Yes, I liked the challenge of having to take specific photos.







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Above is the blog of a student. I like her photos because she incorporates lots of lines in her photos. She is a creative photographer. She could maybe organize her blog a little better but otherwise a strong website.

Prompt Shoot

Bowie - This photo has lines.

Happy - This photo has balance because the clouds are all over the photo

Square - This photo shows framing and Rule of Thirds.

Metal - This photo shows framing and lines. 

Merger-  The very corner of this photo has different wall peeking out

No Mergers

This photo has no mergers because the lines of the building fit perfectly and the man falling is the main focus.

Simplicity

This photo shows simplicity because the focus is a blurry man running.

Balance

This photo has balance because it is evenly spaced and all has a dull tint to it.

Lines

This photo of one of the Twin Towers shows lines because the windows of the building form lines going down.

Rule Of Thirds

The flag demonstrates Rule of Thirds because it is to the right and down.

Framing

The man covered in dust is the only thing in focus which makes him stand out like he is framed.

The Camera

1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?

Inside a completely dark room, a tiny hole is created in one wall. Through the hole light is focused, and the outside scene is projected (upside down) on the opposite wall.

2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?

The modern camera came one step closer when Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.

3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?

Then in 1827 Joseph Nicéphore Niépce added the final touch. He added *film* to create the first successful photograph, and the modern camera was born:A glass lens, a dark box, and film. 

4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?

Light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film. And guess what? The end result is still a photograph.

5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?

Replacing old-fashioned plastic film, digital cameras capture the images with an electronic sensor called a CCD. Photographs are stored on reusable computer memory devices. The result is that modern photography is cheaper (and more environmentally friendly) than it has ever been before.

6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?

Auto: The camera will completely control flash and exposure. On most cameras this is labelled "auto", on others simply "A". Some cameras only have (P)rogram.
Program:  automatic-assist, just point and shoot. Unlike full auto mode, you can usually control flash and a few other camera settings.

7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?

To attempt to blur out the background, camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting (aperture).

8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?

To freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.

9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?

If the subject is somewhat off-centre, the auto-focus may be fooled. You have probably seen this effect many times before. A half-press will tell the camera that you're almost ready to take a shot and to be prepared.

10. What is Disabled Flash?

no flash. There are many cases where you may not want flash at all. The mood of the photograph can sometimes be more dramatic when the natural light is used.

11.What is Auto-Flash?

In most camera modes, Auto-flash is enabled by default and will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more light.

12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?

Too much light and the picture will be washed out.

13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?

Not enough light and the picture will be too dark. 

14. What is a “stop.”

The term "stop" is used in every aspect of photography to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.

15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one?

1 stop

16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?

2 stops

17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?

Longer shutter speeds = more light

18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?

shorter shutter speeds = less light

19. What does the aperture control?

The aperture controls brightness 

20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?

Smaller F-stops numbers = larger openings

larger openings = more light

Great Black And White Photographers

Edward Weston - "White Sands New Mexico"

Gordan Parks - "Chain Gang, Alabama"

Helen Levitt - "Tree Masks"

My First Four Photos

Here are my first four photos I took on the second day of school. The requirements were to take pictures of a body part of a teammate, a free choice, a living thing, and something to remember my first day of school. The images go in that order.