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http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/

a.     Why did you pick this photo?
b.     What rules of photography do you see in the photo?
c.     Who took the photo?

I picked this photo because she looked very happy and it was a unique photo. The rules of photographer I see in this photo is balance and cropping. It doesn't say who took the photo.

The article was about talking about new years. More importantly news resolutions and how much it means to the photographer. 




http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/


a.     Why did you pick this photo?
b.     What rules of photography do you see in the photo?
c.     Who took the photo?

I choose this photo of the girl because she has very blue eyes. I see its a portrait and that perspective is used. I don't know who it was shot by.

The caption was talking about donating to charity. It also talked about the importance of family photos.





http://www.rachelsussman.com/oltw/

a.     Why did you pick this photo?
b.     What rules of photography do you see in the photo?
c.     Who took the photo?


I chose this photo because it reminded me of Galveston. I saw that he rules of thirds and lines were used in this photograph. Rachel Sussan.

There was no caption to go with it. 




http://petapixel.com/2015/01/01/projector-brought-forest-turns-nature-glowing-wonderland/

a.     Why did you pick this photo?
b.     What rules of photography do you see in the photo?
c.     Who took the photo?

I chose this picture because I like how lava looks and how theres only two colors .I see simplicity and rules of third. The photographer is Tarek Maud. 

Theres no caption with it. 

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Harper's Bazaar, September, Sarah Jessica Parker


I really like this photo a lot but she looks very happy. The lighting is very good and its well lit. I like her outfit and how to colors are all the same. One thing I would fix is her body position, her neck alignment with her body looks a bit awkward.  I also don't like how she's slouched over. It looks like there was some airbrushing done to her arm and maybe her face, though I do like how natural her laugh looks. The natural makeup was a nice touch,but Im not sure how the cover relates to the top article in the magazine which is fall. 

1. Image Based
2. Illustration Based
3. Type Based
4. Concept Based

Images need to be exposed right and eye-catching in order to get peoples attention. They should be intreating to look at. Illustrations should be clean and unique, this also factors in to the viewers first impression. Type babes is important because you need to know who your applying to. An example is putting beauty magazines in a beauty parlor. Concept based is important because people don't want to hear what fun summer activities to do in the middle if winter. You need your articles to be relevant and important. 

magiezene covers

1. bright colors
2. no mergers
3. bold text
4. calm colors
5. interesting topics

100 Photos

note: I was abset the day you did this so sorry If I messed something up I was going by the instrauctions on your website. 

1.

1.I chose this image because it has a very powerful meaning and the black and white caught my eye. The mirrors behind her also added a cool effect.

2. This image showcases the issue of domestic violence. You may see a couple and think "wow what a perfect couple" but you never know what happens beyond close doors, which is also the title of this image which i find suits the image very well. 

3.This wasn't a staged photo. The husband was really beating his wife and the photographer manged to get a photo to show proof. 

4.

5.

    A) Donna Ferrato

       B) June 5, 194

          C) Waltham MA

             D) Laurel School is Shaker Heights

2. 

1. I chose this image because the emotions in the photo are very clear and very moving. One thing about this photo that catches my eyes are hey way they are running, you can tell there panicked and in a hurry.

2. An older boy is carrying a injured younger boy, a girl is running alongside them very panicked. They look very distraught and scared. 

3. A group of south African students were protesting and fights begun to break out between the police and the civilians. The photo really captured the worlds eye and people begun realizing how big of an issue it really is. 

4.

5.

       A) Sam Nzima 

         B) August 8th, 1934

            C) Bushbuckbridge, south Africa

               D) He never attended college 

3.

1. I chose this image because I like how the background is blurred it really caught my eye, and the people on the bar look so calm and relaxed. 

2. There are 11 guys on a bar above the city. They look like workers on lunch break and are enjoying some alcohol and cigarettes while eating. 

3. It shows how careless and reckless the boys were in the early 30s. The united states used it as a symbol of hard work and fearlessness. 

4. & 5.  the author is unknown 

4.

1. I chose this photo because the mother looks very concerned. How it captured my eye was that the two kids are faced away but the mothers wasn't and she was looking off in the distance. 

2. In the photo there's three people who look dirty, poor, and tired. The two boys are looking away and the mom looks like shes in a train of thought and looks very upset. 

3. This was during the depression period and the subject was a poor hungry mom who needed to provide for her children but had no money and no work. The picture was a message that the poor needed help. 

4.

 

5. 

      A) Dorothea Lange

         B) May 26, 1895 - October 11, 1965

            C) Hoboken NJ

               D) Colombia 

5.

 

1. I was drawn to this picture because its a very simple photo but the one main subject in the middle of the lake really makes it stand out. 

2. A cropped lake with some sort of creature swimming. this creature then is named "the loch noss monster".,

3. this picture really started a whole new chapter of stories and folk tale of a creature named "Nessy

or the lock ness monster."

4. & 5. Unknown 

FASHION

First video:

 The first video they changed her face proportions and her overall body proportions. They lightened her skin and smoothed out her freckles.

Second video:
 They basically changed everything cause she was actually a piece of a pizza.

Third video:
 sid video was restricted



4. Is it ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like these in a photo? Why or why not?
No, why would you set expectations the models in the photo can't even reach. 


5. Are there circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation?
They are changing the photos to impossible realities. 


6. What types of changes are OK, and what aren't?
I think cropping, surprise acne, and lighting is fine to alter.


7. Explain what you think the differences are between fashion photography and photojournalism.
Fashion is selling clothing and altering bodies to try to sell better is wrong. 


8. What relationship does each type of photography have to reality, and how does this affect the ethical practice of each?
everyone is raised and grew up looking at these people wanting to be like them but in reality no one looks like that. It can make girls get eating disorders and depression.


9. Why do you think I am showing you these three videos?
To make us more aware in the photography world and to make sure we don't alter our photos. 


10. Why are none of these videos about guys???
They make more of an impact about girls because most fashion viewers and people who pay attention to models are girls. Guys can see a model and think she's hot or attractive, but girls can compare themselves and thats where the problem is. 

portraits

Tips from website:
They usually look better in dim lighting.
Props help a lot.




environment portraits



I like these beaucse they look happy. You can tell a sense of personality in both of these people and what their like in juts one photo.



self portraits


Very creative use of lighting and errors. They are also very pretty.


Casual portrait



They look very happy and peaceful and the lighting is very professional.

Mural photos

american solider

A. What is the most powerful image from the pictures printed in the Denver Post over the three weeks they published images from the year of coverage? Why?


I think this is the most powerful and emotional photo because his face shows a lot of emotion and the sign in the background adds to it. Overall you can see he very scarred and uncomfortable bu he still power throughs. 


B. How do the images work together to tell a story?
 The images work together to show his story of getting enrolled and then going to boot camp and then going to the war. You can see his body transform and his emotions. You also see his relationships change throughout his draft. 


C. How do the captions enhance the photographs?
The captions add more to the photos because it gives you an insight to what just happened and whats about to happen that help you understand the pictures more. 


D. Summarize the story of Ian Fisher, based just on the captions.
Fisher goes off to war and is scared to see what happens and leave is family behind. But he starts getting stronger and developing friendships and relationships throughout the time. He finds love and its married and his draft was up.

E. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written?
The verbs in the captions are usually written in present tense. 


F. Break down the captions:

1. How many sentences are they on average? 4-5
2. Read the first sentence of a couple of them, what information do they provide? They provide more insight to what they're doing in the photo .
3. Read the second sentences of a couple of them, what information do they provide? What he's feeling
4. If there is a third sentence, what information does it provide? What happened after the photo.
5. Do any captions include a quote? Yes 
6. Are there any that have four sentences? Ys

G. Why do you think it is possible to tell a complete story with just photos and captions?
Yes, I think so, picture books are a thing. 


H. If you can create a story with just photos and captions, why bother writing a story at all?

You still need to write a story because you can go in more depth and give more quotes and hit topics the you can't aways photograph. 

composition photos

 1. Rule of thirds





2. Balancing Elements



3. Leading Lines






4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)




5. Viewpoint



6. Background




7. Create depth



8. Framing




9. Cropping




10. Mergers and avoiding them - here I want you to find me a COOL merger photo.

funny captions

When you finally get "what happens in vegas stays in vegas" 

when the parents leave you with the grandkids 

when an alcoholic and Alzheimer's couple shows up for a protest 

mural project

1. Think of at least three ideas you have about what your team could take photos of, that are in the same theme? Be creative, but be realistic. You will be shooting OFF campus, and every member of your team will need to be able to take similar photos or whatever you decide to do as a group.

1. People laughing

2. You will be using the school cameras or your own similar camera. You will need to shoot in Manual. What are three things you will have to think about when you are out shooting?

-blankwall
-close up on their face
-bowie student

3. Although we have always done this assignment as a paper/printed product. I am interested in being able to show off these images/creations/murals online. What are some ideas you have on how to get these pieces onto the internet?List three ideas and how you would suggest to your team this second product gets created.

You could put them on the Bowie website, hang them  in the school or put them in the school newspaper.


Our next assignments will be to get into groups and start planning this project. I will be assigning the groups. Your group will meet to talk about theme and plan the project - each group will have its own and we will print them here in this room. We will use butcher paper to mount the photos on. You will take all the photos and I will help print them here in class. Then we will hang the murals around campus. Below are a couple of examples from last year.

Africa and Abandoned theme parks

1. On your blog post your reactions to what you read and what you saw. How about 3-4 sentences.


My reaction was very calming and soothing especially since there in black and white. The rules of simplicity and lines were mainly used in these photos and it mad them look very appealing. I like the concept and the shading of the photos. 



3. Describe it and tell me why it's your favorite.

      I like the lighting from the clouds shining down. I also like the giraffes in the background because they add detail to the photo. 


4. What rules of photography are evident in the photos you selected, be sure to explain the rule to me?

     One rule of photography used in here is lines. Lines is when there are lines leading your eye to something or the use of lines can make the photo look more neat and clean which is what he used for the grass and giraffes. 



5. What kind of camera and lens does he use and why is this important?

     He uses a Pentax 67 and prefers to shoot up close to add more depth and feeling to his photos. 



6. What is his reason for taking these photos?

    He wants people to realize how bad they are hurting the animals and their environment. 



7. What is his hope by taking these type of photos?
  
    Nick Brandt hopes to get people to understand their actions and stop hurting the animals and the environment.


8. Find something he has to say about Africa, and post the quote on your blog. 

    "I want to capture the spirit of that particular creature. The frustrating thing is that with animals I have to wait. But I never lose my patience – I always consider it something of a minor miracle (and relief) when I get that moment." 

Abandoned theme parks

1. Tell me which amusement park featured in the two articles that you would like to visit and take your camera along and what about that park made you want to go there. Write at least a paragraph.

 Land of Oz, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, USA. I would want to go there because s a child I always loved wizard of oz. I think being able to go there now and see the movie come to life and now abandoned. There could be lots of cool angels and side by said caparisons I could do with the pictures I take to the actual movie.

2. Post one photo from that park. You may use the photos from the link, or you can google an entirely new photo. I would prefer to see a photo of the park in disrepair and not a photo of it when it was still operating.

3. Think of at least FIVE other unusual places you think would be of interest to photographers. List them.
 abandoned buildings , churches, playgrounds, ghost towns, and schools 

4. Use google or another search engine to research ONE of your five places and see if anyone has already started documenting that place. If you find that someone has already started - post at least one photo of their work.




5. Write a paragraph about why you think that it would be fun to document that location. Tell me what interests you about that place and what kind of photos you could expect to take there.

 I think it would be fun because people know playgrounds as a happy place, full of laughter and fun. But it would be interesting and eery to see the other side and see a playground abandoned and over grown. I woke want to take photos of side by side comparison of a see playground and same panel of the playground full of children and then abandoned.


6. Tell me what it would take for you to go and take photos at your location. What would you need as far as equipment goes, travel plans, expenses you might encounter and what laws you would have to take into consideration to take photos at your spot.

I would need to find a playground and take two photos of it. One during the day full of kids and play and then on at night with it empty in the exact same spot. I would need a tripod, and i would need the weather to be bright during the day and then foggy and humid at night. 

Promo shoot 2

COLD

METAL

 

 PURPLE