Lytro warm up & Ethics in Fashion Photography

Lytro Warm Up

 

1. All it really did was just re-focus the photo. I really Didn't see that much of a Difference when I clicked on the photo. Just got more clear.

 

2. Um, Im actually really not sure how this camera works. Maybe its just a feature?

 

3. I think the photographer really doesn't need to have as much experience with the camera but I think it'll be difficult to really focus and zoom in at the right moment. 

 

4. Worth the money? Sure. I mean, its better quality and a cool feature. So why not ?

 

 

 Fashion:

 

1. Some of the changes that were changed in the model's face was of course the makeup, and on Photoshop they made her eyes bigger, made her face skinnier and distorted a few things. 

 

2. I think it is ethically possible because whoever wanted to be in the front cover of a magazine or ad they signed a contract to make changes of what so ever to their face, maybe just to get money. But I just think it's okay, as long it's their own decision.

 

 3. Yes, because it can also change the view of people out there and people expect to look exactly the same as an ad or magazine.

 

 4. Types of changes that are okay, were probably the hair and makeup and I really didn't like the Photoshop changes.

 

5. The differences between fashion photography and photojournalism is that fashion photography make a lot of changes to a picture and use mostly self portraits of people.

 

6. I guess this affects by posting up ads and on magazines. I don't really know.

American Soldier and Captions

A) It was the picture where ian was getting recruted because he commited himself not for the money but cause he loves his country and after highschool i want to enlist also.

B) Set #1 from 1 to 9.
Set #2 from 10 to 30.
Set #3 from 31 to 55.
Set #4 from 70 to 83.

The ones where he was back at home because it shows if you relly want somethig all you have to do is commit and put your mind heart and sould into it and you will eventually be sucessful.

C) Because they show you how a a young man was nothing and he wasstruggling but he did something he was interested in and then he achieved more than just becoming a soldier he achieved self-confidence and will-power for himself.

3. A) The photographes are in past tense

B) Beacuse, they give (me) the reader a specific detail about each photograph.

4. A) Because the fact of how these photos were taken and how the effect of the photograph describes and gives th veiwer a more complex visual of each picture.

B) They are better cause the fact that they have spoken words which are mre affecive and more easy to describe the things that are going on.

C) Pictures are better than videos , only cause they show a specific point of time eagerness joy/sadness or any other emotions at that time.

Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO - how do they all work?

1. We should closely relate to the human eye.

2. The smaller the aperture, the higher the f-stop number. The higher the Aperture, the smaller the f-stop number.

3.  Aperture can effect the depth of field, or the amount of clear/blurry objects in photo.The larger the aperture size, the objects the closest to the camera will come out more clear and the smaller aperture size, the more clearer the background appears.

Shutter Speed

 Slow Shutter Speed

Fast Shutter Speed

At the start of the even while the sun is still up and the courtyard has a lot of light.

a) high shutter speed

b) semi high shutter speed

c) medium shutter speed

d) medium shutter speed

e) medium shutter speed

f) high shutter speed

s) slow shutter
b) fast shutter
c) slow shutter
d) slow shutter
e) show shutter
f) fast shutter

2.) Aperture Priority - Setting the lens to aperture while the camera is automatically set on shutter speed. 

Shutter Priority - When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically picks the aperture. 

Manual - You set shutter speed and aperture manually.     

f 2.8 with 1/125 sec 

f 4 with 1/125 sec 

f 5.6 with 1/60 sec 

f 8 with 1/60 sec 

f 11 with 1/30 sec 

f 16 with 1/30 sec 

f 22 with 1/15 sec        

Mural Project - Blog Grade

 Star

 Heart

 Square

 Triangle

Circle

Abandoned Theme Parks

 Six Flags, New Orleans

After Hurricane Katrina, about 70 - 80% of the park was flooded and destroyed. I thought the scene was really pretty and the features this park had were really interesting. Especially the "Main Street" feature. Its similar to the actual main street in the city. This amusement park was really pretty and obviously very popular but it was ruined with the hurricane. Its pretty cool how some of the rides actually still are standing.. If only they would go and fix the park!

Lincoln Park, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
I really couldn't decide on just one park I'd like to have visited but Nara Dreamland would be one for sure! The whole park itself was always so pretty and it was a knock-off Disneyland. They had all the features and similar rides. It was a really pretty park but the only reason it went out of business was because an ACTUAL Disneyland was built in Japan and attracted all the people. It's really cool how to this day, the coaster in the photo, still stands and could actually run BUT there are no customers so sadly, its abandoned in good condition.

5 Unusual places to photograph:
- A cemetery at night :o
- An abandoned hospital
- An abandoned Mental Institution
- An Abandoned train station
- Airports at night

Abandoned Mental Institutions

Manicomio Francesca is an abandoned mental, psychiatric hospital in Italy. The photographer isn't known but he does have a really wide, cool album with all of the institutions hes photographed. Its a bit creepy and gives me the chills but I would really think it'd be cool to photograph all the rooms and lounges they had. Its really cool that some of them abandoned institutions are still actually in tact! I think I would need first off, I would need to overcome my fears in order to shoot this and also be able to see things in many ways.. Something that may look creepy to me might look really cool to someone else!

Funny Captions- The Right Way

 BooBoo, it is the middle of summer and you're trying to get all up in my face? DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!? My name is Jack... Kangaroo Jack, and Momma said knock you out!

Snuggles and Puddles cuddled in their new comfy, blankets that Alyssa bought them for Christmas,  they loved it so much and brought smiles to their faces.

 Killer sits anxiously, guarding his patrol car as he awaits the signal to jump out and attack.

Great Black and White Photographers part 3

1.) What first caught your eye while looking at your photographers photos? Is there something in particular about their photos that made you want to choose them?
This photo is eye appealing in so many ways! The clear, big open background with a big rock that has a sort of transparent forest with it. Also the Little rock on the side has a feminine face in it. I REALLY LIKED THIS PHOTO!

2.) If I was in this photo I would...

See a big rock surrounded by a big open space.

Smell the fresh air.

Hear the sound of the wind and leaves fluttering with the wind.

Taste the crisp, clean air.

Feel the cracks on the floor and feel the roughness on the rock.

 

3.) I think I would like to make a really big poster sort of Collage thing with really eye appealing affects. Maybe even use different dimensions of pictures and make it all one big picture!

Africa and Mural Project Preview

 

a.     What kind of camera did he use?

The photographer used a Pentex 67II.

 

b.     What is his reason for taking the photos?

To show off animals that deserve to be seen. 

 

c.     What is his hope by taking these types of photos?

To show that these animals can be harmless and their True Beauty.

 

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

"You wouldn't take a portrait of a human being from a hundred feet away and expect to capture their spirit; you'd move in close."

 

1. I think there really couldn't be a set theme , Probably .. I think it could be a freestyle sort of thing. :)

 

2. I think we should do both. To see the difference between the two.  

 

3. I would want to put the mural in the cafeteria or somewhere where a lot of people pass through. Maybe even in the library. Because it'll be something that pops out and since a lot of people pass through there, It'll be really noticeable and eye appealing. 

 

Academic Shoot Reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you?
I think the biggest challenge for this shoot was really shooting the picture under the Rules.

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 really focused on how I held the camera and the focus of the photo. I did really well in focus in this shoot.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
I would of perfected the photos to really emphasize the rules.

4. What things would you do the same?
The subjects that I took photos of.

5. When you go out with your next set of prompts, which rule do you think will be the easiest to achieve?
Framing, next time I think I will do so much better than the other shoot,. Now that I've seen my past work, I now know how to improve my photos.

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?
Avoiding mergers, I thought was the hardest to shoot. Also Framing was a challenge.

7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?

Avoiding mergers FOR SURE! I've already gone back to the website about the rules and read more about This rule but I think I need more practice on it for perfection.

Academic Photos

 Lines

I think I did an 'Alright' Job on following the "Lines" Rule. The subject is the gated fences in the courtyard. Yes, its easy for people to notice what the subject is in this photo because its the only really focused object in the photo and also because the angle that I took this photo with, really appeals to the eye. I am not happy with my work on these photos and if I could re-shoot and improve on my work, I would! For this photo, I would of angled the camera better to where the lines are the MAIN focus. 

 

 Avoiding Mergers

I didn't like the work I did for this rule at all. I wasn't so sure really how to shoot this rule at all. It was a challenge but now that I know more about this rule, Next shoot i would do WAY better. Its obvious what the subject is because there is nobody else in the photo but this picture could be so much better.

 Rule Of Thirds

I chose this photo to show "The Rule of Thirds". I think i did alright but of course, There's always room for improvement. The subjects are the student in the right corner and the teacher in the left hand corner. People could easily notice what the two subjects are because this photo isn't TOO busy. I could of made this photo better by moving the boy on the right more over to really get the measures of the Rule Of thirds.

 Balance

I chose this Photo to show "Balance". I think i did alright but could of chose a better subject to shoot. This picture really isn't clear about showing Balance because its not really focused right on the subjects. If I could shoot again, I would really emphasize on the subjects rather than having more people around causing it not to focus.

 

 Framing

Framing, I think i could of done way better. I would of angled the photo better and also taken a whole other scene. I would of had more objects surrounding the main subject giving the photo more depth to it.

Simplicity

Simplicity, I KNOW that I could of done so much better on this photo because it really doesn't show the rule so well. Part of the posters in the background are cut off, I would of taken those out of the picture completely and also the guy in the left corner is cut off. He could go as well!

Hey Guiisssseee :)

Say cheeese :)

Academic Shoot Preview

The Story

I thought this photo told the best story because it shows the students taking time out of their day to help the community. This photo shows the homeless' peoples emotion towards the students helping them out with food. The lady in the left looks happy and concentrated on getting what she really wants, while the student serving her looks positive and hard working.

Action and Emotion

I chose this photo to display "Action and Emotion" because it shows the experiment at its erupting moment. The photographer also did a very well job at capturing the girls' emotions. As you can see they're amazed by the results of the experiment and are clearly having fun while doing it.

Filling the Frame

I think this would have to be the most interesting and best photo for "Filling the Frame". I chose this picture because the photographer really focused on the two guys performing this experiment, but also focused on the results. The way the lighting/ smoke came out in the photo really is eye-appealing. When I look at this photo, it reminds me of the stars in space, or the galaxy. This picture is over all- well taken. Also, the photographer avoided mergers and really captured the full picture.

Part 2:

 My favorite photo in the "Academics & community service" would be the very 1st one with the guy in the science lab performing an experiment. I really liked this photo because it really focuses on his emotions and actions. The focus point would be the student performing this experiment, and the background is not so focused which makes the guy stand out even more. Also, the colors of the chemicals he is using really stand out because they're up close.

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

In classrooms, science classes and history classes.

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

The history classes and science classrooms.

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

Really make my focus point on the subject in action and displaying emotion. Get a really good view point on academics in that class and really make the picture stand out.

Post-Shoot Reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos of your first 3 prompts (Red, Metal, Happy)

 

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 think I really focused on Framing and not merging. I personally hate seeing photos with awkward scenery and really noticeable cut offs.

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

Now, I would totally try to focus on how i take the photo, and also my placement.

4. What things would you do the same?

The photos I took, I think, were shot very well. The subjects that I had chosen to shoot came out really clear and focused.

5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 3 photos (red, metal, happy), tell me what rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?

I noticed I used "The rule of Thirds"and "Framing" and "Avoiding Mergers" a lot. (:

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

Yes, because this shoot is really interesting to put our own creativity to really focus on the topics (Red,Metal, and Happy).

Balance

I chose this photo to show an example of balance because the space in between shows two triangles and also the photographer really angled this photo really well. It shows the remains of the buildings, all of the trash and ruble on the floor and also shows all the remaining smoke from the event- giving the photo really good balance.

Simplicity

I think this photo is a good example of Simplicity because it really focuses on the towers and with the blue sky in the background, it really appeals to the eye with the smoke leaving the buildings.

Avoiding Mergers

I think this photo would have to be a really good example of "Avoiding Mergers". The photographer did not cut off the person viewing this tragic event. It still focused on the twin towers but did not cut the woman out, which makes the photo even more appealing because it shows the event in the background and the emotions the lady was feeling witnessing this event.

Lines

I chose this photo to display "Lines" because the photographer really focused on the lines in the background and they weren't surrounded by other buildings or objects that were too busy. This really helps focus on the buildings lines, and the viewer is automatically attached to this photo.

Framing

I chose this photo to display 'Framing' because the photographer surrounded the center (Twin-Towers) with other objects and buildings in the foreground, giving the photo more depth.

Compostion 9/11- The Rule of Thirds

I chose this photo to display "The Rule of Thirds" because it follows the placement rule of where to place the subject. The photographer also left more space in front of the person rather than behind them, giving the person a lot of space to walk.

Unusual and Interesting Photos

Part 1:
1. What is your reaction to his work?
I personally don't like this type of work because I think it ruins the whole picture of the building and it looks confusing. Don't get me wrong, these pictures are really cool to look at and the way some of the buildings look, its amazing. The pictures are really cool, but, me, personally- I don't like the style.

2. How do you think he made these photos?
I think he took one photo of a building or monument and copied / cut and pasted ONLY the building over the original one. Then altered it by not showing the whole, true, strong actual color of it, but faded it a little.

3. Think about some buildings you have seen, which ones would be good to take a photo like this? Tell me about those buildings, where are they, could you get easy access to them?

I think the Frost Bank Tower, downtown Austin,  would be a really interesting building to take pictures of and use the same style. This building always catches my attention because it reminds me of the Batman movie and it's really cool how it's the first skyscraper in the United States to start construction after the September 11th, attacks.
Favorite:

Part 2:

John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated

1. Why did you pick this photo?
I picked this photo because the colors in the jerseys, and the background look really pretty and really cool. This picture really caught my attention because the game going on and the construction and sunset in the background. 

2. What category did you find this photo?
Sports Action

3. What award did it win (what place)?
This photo got an Honorable Mention award for this photo.

 4. What did the photographer do that attracted your eye? (I am not talking about the subject, but what the photographer did)

I think the photographer did a really good job at his angle. Its an action photo but its also really soothing. The colors, and the scenery look really pretty and interesting together. 

5. How much do you think the subject of the photo weighed in the judges minds when they picked this photo as one of the best of 2012?
I think, it was quite a lot.
6. What do you think the photographer had to do that was unique to getting this photo?
I think the photographer had to really angle his shot very precise. This photo has so many interesting, eye-catching appeals to it :)

National Geographic photos and Ethics in Photography

National Geographic Warm-up

 This picture would have to my favorite because it looks really cool. I like how the frozen air bubbles leave a pattern along the ice, the deep blue water and the white ice looks really pretty, and I really like the mountains in the background. This picture as a whole is just really eye catching and beautiful.

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

The main point of the story was describing how big of of a deal manipulation is because it makes things worse or better than they really are. FAKE! This is bad because its just a big lie. By "Fixing" or "altering" a photo really doesn't give it justice. It can actually be used to better and not worse. It can be good to edit out something inappropriate or something odd. So, I think that manipulation is a tool that can be used for something good or be used for evil. You're either using this to make something or someone appear better or worse.

 I think this photo would have to be the most unethical because it's using the second and the 3rd photo to show Wisconsin University's "Diversity". The final photo used two complete different photos to add different ethnicity in the photo. I think its bad because basically, its false advertisement. This is a fake picture and if they wanted to show diversity, why can't they show a REAL picture of the diversity in the university.

I think this photo would be least unethical because the manipulation wasn't Fake. The pyramids are actually there, but the photographer moved them close together for the perfect photo. You can't really notice that this picture was even altered at all.

Touching People

1. What do you think about this project and photo essay?

I think this project is really cool and interesting. Asking strangers to touch in some way- the pictures are awkward yet comfortable ! :)

2. What would you do if someone approached you with a camera and asked you to participate in a photo shoot and then asked you to touch a stranger?

I would think of it as weird and awkward at first but then I'd be more than happy to take on the challenge.

3. Think of an unusual photo shoot similar to this one that you think would be fun to go and shoot.

I think having a group of friends join one stranger and see if we could tell who the stranger is just by looking at the picture. I think some would be hard because the strong bond between the friends and then just bringing some complete stranger in would be hard to show the same feelings towards the stranger as you would your friend.

4. Finally, tell me what you thought of the photography, are the photos good? Do you like looking at them?
I enjoyed looking at the photos, they were amusing and interesting on how they varied.

40 Greatest Photos Taken

A Russian war veteran kneels beside the tank he spent the war in, now a monument.

This picture would have to be my favorite because it shows a veteran truly, emotionally attached to this tank he spent his war experience in. I love how the photographer captured him in his kneeling position, leaning forward, crying. This photo has a lot of emotional appeal to it, and it's heart-touching. <3

Photo taken by: Jim Mahoney 

Pearl Harbor survivor Houston James of Dallas is overcome with emotion as he embraces Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr. during the Dallas Veterans Day Commemoration at Dallas City Hall in 2005. Sgt Graunke, who was a member of a Marine ordnance-disposal team, lost a hand, leg, and eye while defusing a bomb in Iraq in July of 2004.

 This photo truly is amazing. It shows so much emotion between the two, Marine and the Pearl Harbor survivor. Both have tears in their eyes and respect for each other. I love how the photographer captured the Marines' prosthetic hand, showing the true strength and will of the soldiers.

 

Photo taken by: Aaron Thompson

Eight-year-old Christian Golczynski accepts the flag for his father, Marine Staff Sgt. Marc Golczynski, during a memorial service. Marc Golczynski was shot on patrol during his second tour in Iraq (which he had volunteered for) just a few weeks before he was due to return home.

This photo is just heartbreaking and amazing in so many ways. The photo just captures so much emotion between the two. The soldier passing the little boy the flag, shows so much compassion and sorrow for the family. The little boy accepting the flag looks so heartbroken and in sorrow due to his loss but strong at the same time. Looking and writing about this picture brought tears to my eyes, this photo is so amazing and sad. <3

My heart goes out to all the families and troops. Thank you for serving our country and protecting Americas citizens. We all appreciate it greatly! 

Great Black and White photographers Part 2

Jerry Uelsmann

Jerry Uelsmann was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11, 1934. Jerry is an American photographer. His photo-montages are the most significant silver printmaking achievement of the sixties. No current photographer has successfully imitated Uelsmann's eclectic vision, but his influence can be traced widely to photographers. 
In 1957, he graduated from the Rochester Institute , Uelsmann entered Indiana University's graduate school, to study audio-visual communication. He began work as a graduate assistant in the laboratory at Indiana, but decided that this was not the right field for him. In 1958, he transferred to the Department of Art, where he undertook intensive studies in art history and collaborated with another student to produce a five-part series on photography for a local educational television station.

More examples of Jerry Uelsmann's work:

Red, Metal, Happy

Metal !

 Happy :)

RED !

Camera History and Information

The Camera

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

 "Camera obscura" is Latin for "Dark room". This was the 1st camera, the hole acted like a lens, focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.

2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
In the 17th century, Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understainding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.

3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
In 1827, Joseph Nicephore added a couple of final touches. He added Film to create the first successful photograph, and the modern camera was born.

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. Ending in the result of a photograph.

5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
Digital cameras capture the images with an electronic sensor called a CCD. Photographs are stored on reusable computer memory devices.

Camera Modes

6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
Auto- The camera will completely control flash and exposure.

Program- automatic-assist, just point and shoot. Unlike full auto mode, you can control flash and 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?

The Sports mode is used to freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.

The Half Press

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

Faster camera response time, more control over focus, encourages better composition.

Controlling Flash

10. What does this symbol mean?

Disabled flash ; no flash

11.What does this symbol mean?

Auto-Flash: enabled by default and will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more time.

Introduction to Exposure

12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
If the photo has too much light, the picture will be washed out.

13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
If the photo doesn't have enough light, the picture will be too dark.

The Universal Stop

14. What is a “stop.”
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?
One

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

 3 stops

Shutters and Aperture's

17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
The longer exposures give much more light to the film than a 1/1000 of a second exposure.

18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
The shorter shutter gives Less Light.

19. What does the aperture control?
The aperute controls light by closing up to restrict light, and opening up to let it through.

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

By switching the 'F-Stops'. Smaller F-stops numbers give larger openings; larger openings gives more light.