Lytro Warm-Up

1.  When you click on the photo, it enhances the picture by adding auto focus and for people with acne problems.. It gets rid of blemishes and the redness.

2.  This camera lets you change the focus of the picture to the way you want it to be. It actually makes the camera look a little better.

3. In order for the photographer to use this camera to its full potential, you need to know that the camera is not just an ordinary device.  It can change focus and move it around so you should know to take the photos with good subjects and good backgrounds.

4. This camera is definitely worth the money.. I think this is the "dream" camera for every photographer!

Fashion

1. The changes to the models face were her lips were made a little bigger, her eyes were moved up and out a little bit, and they made her neck longer. 

2. I honestly don't think so. It shows smaller girls that society doesn't like you for who you truly are. 

3. Yes, If you're a model and you're going to a school to talk about something with little kids the girls are going to think oh I need to look like that. That's how you're supposed to look. That shouldn't happen at all because not everyone is created to look the same. We shouldn't be punished for something we have no control over.

4. The types of changes that are okay would be the make-up and hair part. But the parts where the make her look a certain way on a computer screen are the parts that aren't okay. 

5. Fashion photography is when you're at a modeling show and you take pictures of the models walking up and down the runway. Photojournalism is when you add a story to that photo. 

6. Each type of photography shows what happens when no one is paying attention. It sort of gives a reality check to certain people about some of the issues that are captured. This affects the ethical practice of each type of photography because just like that video photography can capture what people really do to make models look the way they do. 

Self Portraits 1 & 2

Tips

• Have fun with it. Be sexy. Be yourself. Be awesome. Be different. Be creative. Whatever you do, have fun with it. That’s part of the point, after all.
• Use props!

Environmental Portrait

 

I really like this picture because this is something I have to do every year for my grandpa's birthday. Since I am the only girl, I release the balloons. I like the color added to the balloons and the background  is the reason why I picked it. It really does add great effect.

I love this picture! I'm so into dance so I thought this would be perfect for me. I like the fact that she's dressed in a black dress and the last thing you would expect her to wear would be ballet slippers. I picked this image because it's definitely something different.

Photography Self Portrait

I like this picture because it's something you wouldn't think someone would do in a photo. I picked this image because it's very unique.

I've always wanted to do a photo like this! It's one of the coolest effects I had ever seen and that's why I really liked this picture (: I chose this photo because it's something I have wanted to try and it's cool to see the different ways people are doing it.

Casual Portrait

I like this picture because it shows the love of a couple and what they share between them. I chose this photo because I like where they are at and the yellow flowers definitely give the image "pop". 

I like this picture because he has a small smile and his hair caught my attention.. It's so dark! I chose this image because I don't have any boys in this blog.. 

Plan

My plan is to shoot Sydney outside in the courtyard. I pictured her standing on a bench and like blowing a dandelion. I figured for that type of photo I could use Rule of Thirds and have her towards the right. I also had a different thought of her being in a tree and smiling. With her being in a tree, it could definitely create depth.

Rules of Photography Part 2

Nature

Rule of Thirds:

Balancing Elements:

Leading Lines:

Symmetry & Patterns:

Viewpoint:

Background:

Create Depth:

Framing:

Cropping:

Avoiding Mergers:

American Soldier (Slideshow & Captions)

1)
A. The most powerful photo is when his family is crying when they are watching him leave. It's sad because other people are upset.

B.

• SET 1: #1-#7
• SET 2: #8-#50
• SET 3: #50-#70
• SET 4: #71-#83

- I think set #2 at the Basic Training. I personally believe that set was the most powerful and difficult for Ian

C.  All photos help tell the story because each one has a role to play and they show different events that has happened. From the time that he had left to being in Iraq and returning back home to his love ones.

3)

A.

The verbs are mostly written in past tense in the text underneath the photos.  B.The text underneath enhances the photos by telling and describing what is happening in the picture above.

4)

A. 

Image 18- Ian holds his bag above his head with his fellow soldier as a result of failing to complete the instructed drill on time. 

Image 33- Ian heads to his new home away from home in the barracks after finishing his in-processing  earlier in the day.

Image 76- Ian's father holds up a welcome home sign above his head at Fort Carlson welcoming his son home after a 5 month deployment in Iraq. 

5. 
A. These other features enhance the photograph so that it is brighter and more realistic.
    
B. Videos are better than photographs when you want to hear what the person actually went through and not just see it. For example when Ian was getting scolded by his sergeant most people would want to hear that and not just see it.
C. Photos are better when there's something that could be left unsaid. For example when Ian was in counseling thats something some people don't want to watch. 

Aperture, Shutter Speed, and IOS

Aperture 

The Image Above Was Taken at f/2.8

1. One body part we closely relate to Aperture is the Pupil.

2. The smaller the Aperture the Larger The f-Stop, the higher the Aperture 

the smaller the F-stop. 

3. Aperture impacts, Depth of Field Because it affects the Photograph a lot because the amount

of light coming in affects the way the camera focus. 

Shutter Speed 

1. At the beginning while the sun is still partially up and the courtyard has reasonable light

A.) the dunking booth - fast shutter speed.

B.) the food eating contest - fast shutter speed.

C.) the rock climbing wall - slow shutter speed

D.) someone working at a booth - slow shutter speed.

E.) the DJ/MC working at the middle of the circle - slow shutter speed.

F.) the Diamonds performance - fast shutter speed.

Towards the end when there is no sun and has gotten dark enough that you can't see from one end of the courtyard to the other.

A.) the dunking booth - fast shutter speed.

B.) the food eating contest - slow shutter speed.

C.) the rock climbing wall - slow shutter speed.

D.) someone working at a booth - slow shutter speed.

E.) the DJ/MC working at the middle of the circle - slow shutter speed.

F.) the Diamonds performance - fast shutter speed.

2. Aperture Priority - It Automatically sets the shutter speed.

    Shutter Priority -You set shutter speed and your camera selects the aperture.

    Manual Mode- you Have to set Both aperture and Shutter speed. 

iSO

           ISO 6400                                            

ISO 200

ISO 3200

1. One advantage of shooting at a higher iso at sporting event you increase the light when theres not enough, and it also helps to take the photo faster. 

2.When there is enough light you should always use the lowest ISO. 

3. When you increase the ISO you freeze the image. 

Sim Cam

F2.8 - looks the best at 1/250th of a second shutter speed.

F4 - looks the best at 1/125th of a second shutter speed.

F5.6 - looks the best at 1/60th of a second shutter speed.

F8 - looks the best at 1/60th of a second shutter speed.

F11 - looks the best at 1/60th of a second shutter speed.

F16 - looks the best at 1/30th of a second shutter speed.

F22 - looks the best at 1/8th of a second shutter speed.

F2.8 - there is no background visible - it is very blurry and all you can really see is the couple.

F4 - you are beginning to see the windows from the houses in the background.
F5.6 - the background is becoming more visible and you are able to see the figure of the houses.
F8 - the background is becoming darker and a lot sharper.
F11 - The background is becoming clearer, and is starting to get its figure.
F16 - you can almost see the background completely.
F22 - the background is completely visible, but the picture looks blurry.

Mural Project

Funny Captions

Carl Dave Wes is yelling at his parents. He's upset that he found out his parents had put broccoli in his ice cream.

My owners are making me dress up for the stupid Halloween party. She said I was going to regret what I had done.. But I didn't think it would come down to this.

Gary is just sitting in his stroller when he sees that his parents are then no where to be found..

"I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw that my bath toys were a toaster and a radio."

Academic Shoot Reflection

1. The main challenges I came across was probably the 'Balance' rule as well as the 'Lines' rule.
2. Making sure that I don't move the camera and that the subject is properly placed in a good position in the photo. I stood still, and made sure that I took multiple pictures because what if the first one isn't what you wanted, right?
3. I could get better photos of the lines and the balance rules because I have seen other pictures and it gave me a much better idea of what more I could do with the rules.
4. The simplicity rule and the avoiding mergers rule were not too hard to capture. I would definitely know what to do next time I am chosen to take pictures for the 6 rules.
5. The rule that would be the easiest to achieve is either the rule of thirds or simplicity. 
6. I think the Lines rule will be much harder to capture.
7. I think i'm not too clear on the "lines" rule because it's difficult to find subjects on campus that strictly deals with lines. I could look up pictures online to see if I had anything that could relate to that certain rule.

Africa & Mural Project Preview

I thought the pictures were really cute. I love animals especially giraffes and elephants. In my opinion, black and white photography makes the pictures look so much better and even a little more professional. It made my day to see these pictures just because they are so cute. I really liked them and honestly must have taken a lot of time to capture the "perfect" photo. Huge props to the photographers!

This is my favorite photo because it shows the elephant as really dirty and he's in the motion of walking. Oh, and I LOVE ELEPHANTS! They're just the cutest. I could see it as being balance or simplicity. Balance because the main focus point is on the elephant and there's nothing else in sight. Simplicity because it has a black background and has one object in the photo.

Photographer

1. He used a Pentax 6711.
2. He took the pictures to show the animals in the state that they are in before they cease to exist.
3. He has made these types of pictures so that humans can see the beauty of these animals and hopefully influence people to be cognizant about it.
4. "The photos are my elegy to these beautiful creatures, to this wrenchingly beautiful world that is steadily, tragically vanishing before our eyes."

Mural Project

1. We could do an "everyday life" of our campus. The main courses here at the school as well as athletics could be in the mural.
2. I think open up to our regular cameras because they're steady when you take the picture and you have a better angle at taking the picture, therefore it'll come out a lot better than it would on a camera phone.
3. I think it should be around the main entrance of the school building because our guests will arrive through the front and they can see what everyday life is on Akins High School.

Academics Photo Shoot

Avoiding Mergers

1. I think I followed the rule well because the guy on the far left is kind of cut out of the picture which makes the picture a "bad photo"
2. The main subject is the guy on the left not being entirely in the picture.
3. I'm not too sure
4. Make the subject seem like the ONLY subject available in the photo.

Balance

1. I followed the rule very well.
2. The main subjects are the 3 students at the table, if I were to cut the picture in half it would be equal on both sides.
3. I would hope so.
4. I have the background more simple.

Framing

1. I followed the rule well.
2. The main subject is Teddy in between the bars which causes it to look like a frame.
3. Yes definitely.
4. Get a better view possibly from the front.

Lines

1. I could have followed the rule much better.
2. The main subject are the book cases which form multiple lines.
3. Maybe, could have been better
4. Find a better location for lines

Rule Of Thirds

1. I followed the rule very well
2. The main subject is Andrea in the upper left hand corner doing an assignment.
3. Yes people could tell what rule I was using.
4. Have her in a higher angle to produce more of the rule of thirds.

Simplicity

1. This was my best picture yet! I fully understood this rule.
2. The main subject is a girl climbing the ropes in the weight room.
3. I'm positive that anyone could tell which rule I was shooting for.
4. I could have had the background more clearer, the green mats towards the bottom gets attention as well as the girl. That's not what I wanted.

Academics and Community Service

I picked a photo of a Caucasian high school cheerleader because she is hugging a small african american girl. It's my favorite photo because it shows that racial actions are not made and that the cheerleader doesn't really care that it's someone of another color hugging her. She is smiling and seems happy. "Avoiding Mergers" is used in this photo because the other cheerleader beside her is cut off.

1. I could take photos in science classes, computer labs, and even the computer lab because it really shows academics in those 3 subjects.
2. I would like to visit Ms. Wilson's classroom because she's a medical microbiology teacher and every class period we have we always have a different lab.
3. As a photographer, I will get good angles, and include the rules of photography in my images.

"Filling the Frame"

The image above definitely appears to me as the most interesting. it's a lot of guys holding hands around a pole. It's interesting and 'fills the frame' because they took advantage of the camera and got every subject included in the image. 

Action and Emotion

This photo shows action because it's a very still image and you can see the crystals of the water in the air. The students show they are having fun with this experiment and you can tell it is a science class with the posters in the back. It's definitely considered an action photo because the photo was taken when they were performing the lab, therefore this is the best photo for the title.

The Story

This describes the story because you can obviously tell that they are very close with their teacher. The students seem to be having fun because they are smiling and the teacher is like "aww you got me" type a thing. The story tells that this guy is a really cool teacher and that he gets along well with his students.

Avoiding Mergers

I chose this picture because at the bottom of the picture it shows that the guys' legs are cut off. Avoiding mergers is basically when the picture isn't good enough all around so they cut off some parts for a certain reason.

Framing

I chose this photo because the framing of the window makes it look like there's actually a frame around it. Framing is when the picture looks like there was some sort of 'frame' there.

Balance

I chose this picture for balance because if you were to cut this picture in half, it would basically be even. Therefore, the meaning of balance is revealed.

Lines

I chose this picture for lines because it shows 3 different subjects in the photo. Each of the subjects include lines. I felt like this was a "triple whammy" since I had few objects with the meaning of lines.

The Rule of Thirds

this was a tough photo to use for the rule of thirds because the other photos didn't necessarily have the correct meaning. I chose this photo because it has the american flag, but also cause it has a background. There is a building behind it, so not all of the attention is only towards the colored flag.

Simplicity

Simplicity to me was literally this photo. The picture taken shows simplicity because there's an empty field of green grass, and trees in the back. What's more simple than trees and grass?

Unusual and Interesting Photos Part 3

                

 Three of the most important things for photographers to remember when out shooting that i saw where for 1.) to look at things from different angles to get the best shot and not too let an awkward angle to deter you from your inspiration. Another important tip was 2.) Looking for that moment of bigger then life explosion of happening and action that hooks peoples attention, and also those quiet moments. The Final Tip 3.) is mainly the connection between the painter and the subject, like in the most recognizable photo in the world(The Mona Lisa), which is what every photographer should be looking for when they take a portrait.

       This man doing a portrait of this woman i believe didn't fully use all the rules, but he's a up and coming artist. A style that would influence me I can't really say because I'm a all around person so I'm kinda susceptible to all styles.