EXTRA CREDIT

1. The man was pushed into the tracks of the subway by trying to calm down a man harassing people walking by, but was then pushed by the man. The photographer claims he was trying to get the train to stop by flashing his flash on his camera at the driver, but it was too late, and he managed to get this photo of the man moments before his death.

2. The photographer claims he was trying to flash his camera flash at the train driver, and managed to obtain a photo of the man about to be run over in the process.

3. I don't think the photographer should have taken the photo in this instance. In this situation, If the photographer wasn't busy capturing the photo, he could have tried to lift the man from his imminent doom. I understand that it's their job to capture news, but this didn't really classify under that category, until the man was hit. He could have potentially tried to help him in this case, unlike in the "Falling Man" photo from the tragedy of 9/11.

4. The photographer did not do the best thing he could have done in this situation. He could have put his camera down and tried to save this man, instead of capture the likely preventable tragedy. It looks like, from the photo, he was the only person who could see this man in his moments of doom, and it's wrong that he'd rather watch a man die to get a "good" picture, then try and save him and potentially be a hero.

5. Since the damage of taking the photo was already done, they might as well run the photo to exploit the photographer for his moral character, or lack of it. 

6. To a photojournalist, capturing life as it happens is most important to them because that is their job. They don't alter reality to make something more interesting, as in a lot of fashion photographs. If they were to stop the "bad things" from happening, they wouldn't have a job.

7. I think it is ethically acceptable for a photographer to involve themselves in a situation they would normally photograph, if it means they could save another person's life. If it is a mass tragedy, like 9/11, I do not think it is wise then, but if it is involving one person and they could easily get them out of trouble, obviously they should help. That should just be the human instinct, to help others when in need.

8. If a photojournalist is trying to capture an event where no mortalities could take place, they should not alter the event. If the photojournalist is witnessing someone in trouble, and they are capable of helping, they should most definitely alter the event then, and busy themselves with photographing it. If they are capturing starving children in Africa or something along the lines of that, that is a different story because they can't do anything to help them from their possible doom, and they aren't watching someone die before their eyes, that they could've possibly prevented. In this situation of the man getting hit by the train, he could've at least tried to pull him up, instead of pulling his camera out of his bag and flashing it.

9.  I believe the most appropriate thing for a photographer to respond to people criticizing their choices in taking controversial photographs, like this one, is to just apologize and say it's their job. They shouldn't lie and say they tried to save them, when they obviously did not.

Final Exam Review

Martin Lel of Kenya is kissing the ground to celebrate coming in 1st. Martin Lel has trained his whole life for races and has consistently won them.

Ron Paul takes a breather after a long day of campaigning. Ron Paul has been involved in politics for many years and has been debating with his wife whether or not to run for president, and finally built up the courage to run in 2016.

1. Rule of thirds- subject of the photo is not in the middle but in the lower or upper third of the photo to create a more visually interesting photo

2. Balancing Elements- whenever the photo is balanced with objects on both sides of the image

3. Symmetry and Patterns- symmetry in nature like two zebras' heads crossing each other or like windows on a house in a pattern or something like that that makes a good image

4. Viewpoint- the position the photographer takes the photo from

5. Leading Lines- lines in nature or in the image that draws attention to the subject by leading to it.

6. Background- back of the scene of the image and lighting or design.

7. Create Depth- Using leading lines, shooting from a lower angle, messing with foreground, etc. create depth in photos

8. Framing- when something in the photo frames the subject, like shrubbery or a shadow or rocks, etc.

9. Cropping- removal of outer parts of the image to frame subject of the photo

10. Avoiding Mergers- whenever it looks like a tree is growing out of someones head or a background object is directly behind or in front of a subject.

Aperture- unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be controlled to adjust the amount of light reaching the film or digital sensor

Shutter Speed- the amount of time the film or digital sensor is exposed to light

ISO- The measure of sensitivity to light to the image sensor

Ethics-

The type of photo manipulation that is acceptable in photography is things along the lines of removing facial blemishes on a wedding day, fixing the lighting, and cropping what is needed. When distorting a persons body to become unrecognizable, that is a moral issue. An example of this would be making an overweight person a size 2, or enhancing breast size or changing hair length/color, etc. 

Portraits-

Environmental- portrait taken of a subject where they normally reside, such as their workplace or home

Self- portrait of someone taken by that same someone

Casual- taken of the subjects face and the subject is normally wearing something more casual and something that reveals their lifestyle and character

Photographic Terms

Exposure- amount of light per unit area 

Depth of Field- distance between the nearest and farthest objects in the image

Focal Length- distance between the image sensor and lens

Magazine Covers

1. Early Magazine Covers-

These covers don't have color, probably because it was really expensive or not possible to print in color yet. Also, if a picture is available, it is usually very small and there are a lot of words on the cover. The titles are also not as big as they usually are nowadays.

2. The Poster Cover-

These covers are cool because they don't have any of the article previews on the side like magazines do nowadays. The front cover is filled from corner to corner with a photo. The photo does the talking in these covers because the photos are usually eye catching and contain vibrant colors to make up for the lack of words.

3. Pictures Married to Type- 

These portraits are eye catching because of the twisted fashion of the model's body. In the 60's these type of covers changed to a close up portrait of a model's face with a very expressive look on their face. This creates a very intriguing image to look at. 

4. In the Forest of Words-

The cover lines draw as much attention as the actual photo in some cases. The models are immersed in the cover lines like shrubbery in a forest. They become one with the topics. When literature and photography work together it creates something excellent.

Magazine Cover Images

Portraits and Self- Portrait

Blog #4- Magazines Part II

1. Early Magazine Covers-

These covers don't have color, probably because it was really expensive or not possible to print in color yet. Also, if a picture is available, it is usually very small and there are a lot of words on the cover. The titles are also not as big as they usually are nowadays.

2. The Poster Cover-

These covers are cool because they don't have any of the article previews on the side like magazines do nowadays. The front cover is filled from corner to corner with a photo. The photo does the talking in these covers because the photos are usually eye catching and contain vibrant colors to make up for the lack of words.

3. Pictures Married to Type- 

These portraits are eye catching because of the twisted fashion of the model's body. In the 60's these type of covers changed to a close up portrait of a model's face with a very expressive look on their face. This creates a very intriguing image to look at. 

4. In the Forest of Words-

The cover lines draw as much attention as the actual photo in some cases. The models are immersed in the cover lines like shrubbery in a forest. They become one with the topics. When literature and photography work together it creates something excellent.

Blog #3 - My Favorite Cover 

Golf Digest (favorite)

"Golf Digest evolved more in 2014 than in any stretch of its 64-year history. Following a major survey that helped us understand the preferences and habits of the millennial golfer, we embarked on a thorough redesign, moving the magazine from strictly service to lifestyle and service. Our June cover succinctly captures this evolution. Not only does this issue represent the first of Golf Digest’s redesign, cover subject Jimmy Fallon, photographed by Peter Yang, perfectly speaks to Golf Digest’s new target audience and fastest-growing segment of readers—millennials. Fallon unveiled the June cover on the Tonight Show." - See more at: http://www.magazine.org/asme/magazine-cover-contest/past-winners-finalists/2015-winners-finalists#sthash.xVafqgUt.dpuf

I love this cover because I love Jimmy Fallon and how his hilarity comes through in this shoot, even though it is centered around golf. Since Jimmy Fallon is loved by, not just millennials, but all age groups this cover successfully speaks to most people. If a 16 year old or a 45 year walked by this cover I feel like they would take notice. The simple white background allowed all eyes to be focused on Fallon and his pose with the golf club. His geometric stance is also an attention grabber. The magazine shifted directions into a lifestyle and service type magazine, and having Jimmy Fallon on their cover really helped push this progression. 

Blog #2- Best Magazine Covers 2015

1. The Advocate - formal

2. The Atlantic - informal

3. Culture - informal

4. Bazaar - informal

5. Vanity Fair - formal

6. Variety - informal

7. New York Health - informal

8. Men's Health - informal

9. BloomBerg Business Week - formal

10. Golf Digest - informal

11. Kinfolk- The Home Issue - informal

12. Vice - Saving South Sudan - environmental

13. The Hollywood Reporter - formal

14. Popular Science - informal

15. Runner's World - environmental

16. Harper's Bazaar - formal

17. The Fader - formal

18. W - formal 

Blog #1 - Magazine Tips 

1. Easy to scan efficiently

2. Arousing curiosity

3. Intellectually stimulating and interesting

4. Emotionally irresistible 

5. Worth the time and investment

Fashion Photography

1.The computer smoothed out the model's moles, made her nose smaller, her eyes bigger, made her lips bigger, and made her neck longer.

2. The changes to the model's body made by the computer were a flatter tummy, longer legs, longer neck, lighter skin tone, and flatter bottom.

3. The model was made slimmer and given longer hair. She had a much smaller frame than before.

4.  If someone were to drastically photoshop someones appearance like presented in these photos and sell them like they weren't photoshopped, it would be very unethical. False advertising is lying to everyone who views it, and lying to a large viewership is extremely unethical.

5. The most ethically wrong instance to drastically photoshop is for teen magazines. This is because young, impressionable girls read those and they will only be able to see an "ideal" body image presented to them, that isn't even real.

6. The type of photoshop changes I think are okay are lighting fixes and hiding acne. The type that aren't are the ones that manipulate with body image, making someone significantly larger or smaller, and also drastic reconstructions of the face.

7. Photojournalism captures what actually happened in the best of its ability, while fashion photography just tries to sell what they think the public wants, even if that means being unethical with photoshop and basically lying. 

8.  Photojournalism is trying to capture reality as well as it can, but sometimes people in the field are unethical and enhance photos to make for a better story. Fashion photography is more creative and the public is just supposed to see what the magazines want them to, it doesn't matter how much of it is actually real to them.

9. You showed us these videos to show that not all versions of photography practice ethical approaches and to be cautious when entering the photography world.

10. Men are not as objectified as women are in fashion photography for their face and body images. Their goal is to make all these women big eyed dolls just to view for their beauty, not the product they're actually selling.

Self Portraits and Portraits Part I

1. Play with Backgrounds

2. Experiment with Subject Expressions

3. Candids: Being Unobtrusive

Environmental Portraits

I really enjoy the wide shot of this photo and how the rule of thirds is utilized with this man.

I like this one because the subject is very eccentric looking and the background is nice and simplistic.

Photography Self Portraits

I like this photo because of the subject's "deer in headlights" expression and the black and white gives the photo a classy vibe.

I like the lighting in this photo and the body language of the subject, it creates a visually pleasing photo.

Casual Portrait

I like how the subject appears to be candid in this photo by her laugh. I also like the black and white.

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I like this photo because she seems very natural and she's put an angle which makes the photo look nicer.

For the portraits and self portraits photo I will be shooting my little brother (if he cooperates ) and myself. These photos will be shot in an outdoor scenery while the sun is out, and in an area with various stones and plants and a creek. I will utilize the tips I pasted on this post and rules of photography to make these photos successful. 

American Soldier

A. The most powerful photo in the slideshow in my opinion is the one where they are buzzing his hair off. I feel this way because the shaving of his hair symbolizes him leaving all of his prior lifestyle behind when he joins the military. 

B. Set 1-at home- #1-#4

Set 2 -basic training- #4-#12

Set3-Iraq-#12-#15

C. I think the training set is the most powerful set of photos because it looks very difficult and life changing because of the physical and mental toll it must have taken.

D. The images work to tell a story because each set of photos are a chunk of Ian's journey that changed his life showing his trip from home to training and then Iraq. The images capture moments of distress, happiness, and determination.

E. Present tense

F. The captions enhanced the photographs because when written in present tense it illuminates that Ian still feels all of these emotions and his memories of war are very vivid.

G. Ian Fischer wanted to feel a sense of accomplishment and and prove something of himself by joining the army only 2 weeks after high school.  Fischer struggles through basic training and tried outgrowing his teenage mindset. His training prepared him for war in foreign, violent land. Fischer was assigned to Fort Carson, which as very close to his old partying grounds which tempted him to halt his new army life to return to his old party ways. Fischer was given another chance to steer his life in the right track and was deployed to Iraq. Fischer learned from his mistakes and proved he has potential to become a very noble soldier.

Prompt Shoot

Electric

Cold

Purple

Love and Loss Warm-Up

1. In the photos before and in the early stages of the wife's cancer I felt warmth and happiness because of the way the couple looked at each other and how in love they were. In the pictures where the wife is really battling the cancer I felt progressively more and more sad because of how in pain she was and how much sadness over came the couple.

2.  I think what the photographer is saying is that these photos are just depictions of them doing what they do normally, there is no hidden meaning behind the photos, just pure accuracy as to how they act with each other.

3. I think I would be able to shoot photos like these if I was put into a similar situation because I love looking at photographs that capture a memory, good or bad, so I think I could handle the emotions that would come over me because I'd know the memory would last forever.

4. If I could say anything to Angelo, I would ask him how he coped with photographing his wife in the horrible state that she was in before she passed. Also, I'd ask how it was like to transition from having a healthy, solid relationship to a slowly dwindling one.

Abandoned Theme Parks

1. The theme park I would like to photograph is Nara Dreamland in Japan. The reason I'd want to photograph this theme park is because of the pastel colors and creepy vibe it gives off. I am also very intrigued with Japanese characters so to be able to photograph those against the pastel colors during sunset would be a very beautiful photo.

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3.  A public swimming pool, A circus, abandoned buildings, a ghost town, comic con

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5. This photo is by David A. Smith. It would be fun to document abandoned buildings because there would be so much story that comes with the rooms of a building. The decaying look of beautiful interior design is such a cool concept and looks beautiful photographed.

6.  I would need some nice photography equipment like a tripod, camera, lenses, etc. I would also have to travel the world to find the coolest abandoned buildings. It would be pretty expensive because of the nice equipment and travel costs. I'd also have to make sure I was allowed into these abandoned buildings before photographing.

Africa

1. It worries me that after 13 years later driving through southern Kenya, Brandt didn't see any wildlife he had seen years before. Illegal poaching has caused this decrease in wildlife. It also amazes me that Brandt is able to get up so close to these wild animals with no fear to create such beautiful photographs.

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3. This photo is my favorite because I love the background of this photo and the way the bird is positioned on the rock. It is a very visually stimulating photo.

4. The rule of simplicity is evident because the bird is the only main focus and there is a very simple background. Also the diagonal lines created by the bird and slanted rock.

5. he uses a tilt shift lens.

6. Nick Brandt first fell in love with animals and the natural world and photography was just a medium to how he expressed his love for animals.

7. Brandt's hope by taking these photos is to spread awareness of the illegal poaching people do in Africa which depletes the beautiful wildlife.

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

Funny Captions

This photo of Guy Fieri's mother, Girl Fieri, was taken at a sports bar in East Philly. Guy had asked his mother to attend to try his new Totally Tubular Turkey legs, and she got a little too exited with the hair dye in support of her son. Guy and Girl Fieri took the first bite of turkey together and simultaneously looked into each others eyes while whispering "We're riding the bus to flavortown."

Edna is a patient at Jacksonville mental hospital, but this photo is taken at a military base,  two blocks from the hospital. Edna was admitted into the hospital for Vietnam war flashbacks. Edna did not partake in the Vietnam war in anyway, she hadn't even known about it until she moved to America years after the war ended. Her diagnosis is still undetermined. 

Norma and Gertrude are best friends who, even after 78 years, enjoy partaking in the 5 finger discount. Today's heist included two minx coats and matching scooters. Norma and Gertrude met because both of their husbands worked for the same accounting firm, and this is when their monthly heists began. They aren't struggling financially or anything, Gertrude just lives off the thrill. 

Great Black and White Photographers Part III

1.  Levitt mostly photographs children who lived in less than stellar areas playing in the streets. This caught my eye because she really captured the joy these children felt just by using their imagination playing in the streets of areas that weren't extravagant. She also could capture the confusion portrayed by children who were too young to understand adult life. I chose Levitt's photos because they remind me of easier times when all I ever did was play in the street with my sisters and neighbors. 

2.  I see my friends playing in the street, laughing and running. Some are in a tree, some are running around with ribbon. They are out of breath from all the fun we are having.

I smell the autumn leaves falling from the trees and the brisk, autumn air. I smell the exhaust from a car and the smell of bread baking from the bakery down the street that is walking distance from us.

I hear my friends laughing and yelling while playing various games like tag and hide and seek. I hear our parents yelling at us to come in for supper, but we don't because we're having too much fun. I hear the wind whistling through the tall trees and dead shrubbery.

I taste my sweat trickling down my face into my mouth from running around all day. I taste the residue of the cherry flavored lollipop I had earlier. 

I feel the raggedy bark from the tall tree I grasp onto. I feel the numerous, little hands that tap my arm to signify I am now it during tag. I feel the cool metal of the car against my arm.

3.  I think a powerpoint would be an efficient way to portray the brilliance of Levitt's photographs. She has numerous amazing photos that could be showcased through various powerpoint slides that many people could view.

Mural Project

1.  Here at school, we could do a theme of intellect since this is an institute of education. We could use things like books and inspirational quotes from geniuses to emphasize the theme.

2.  Most people in high school have camera phones so I don't see why it would be necessary to open it up to regular cameras, unless someone wanted a certain effect a camera phone cannot achieve.

3. A mural would be viewed very easily in the cafeteria since many people go in there all throughout lunch and some gym classes.

Academic Shoot Reflection and Critique

1. Getting into unique positions for quality photos was difficult because there were so many people walking around and holding fish and soil. I had to get on top chairs and really into peoples personal space, but I think it worked out.

2. The technical aspect I found most prevalent in this photo shoot was focus. I utilized it in most of my photos to highlight certain things more than others. The camera automatically focused whenever I would slightly hold down on the button right before I actually snapped the photo.

3. I utilized the rule of thirds and lines mostly in this shoot. I think I utilized them correctly and justly.

4. If I could do this again I would try to use more of the other rules like simplicity and balance.

5.  I think the rule of thirds is the easiest to achieve because you just need to focus on one subject and put it in one corner of the square in the photo. 

6. I think balance is the hardest rule to achieve because it is difficult to make a photo look balanced for both sides of the photo.

7. Balance is the hardest rule to understand because it's hard to tell when a photo is actually balanced.  I can look on some photography sites to brief myself on this rule, or  can go practice by shooting more photos.




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The photos were visually pleasing because of the vibrant colors present and the interesting angles she shot them in. One thing that was unclear to me is the subject of some of the photos, like the one of the girl with the paper, I thought the subject was the girl but it was the paper and that was unclear. The paper should have been highlighted a little better so the subject was evident.

Academic Photo shoot

1. rule of thirds
2. the fish in the bag
3. the subject is clear because it is highlighted in the lower left corner of the photo
4. The subject is clear, but to make it even clearer I could have made it less busy in the background

1. simplicity and lines

2. the plant in the ecocolumn

3. The subject could be confused because it isn't highlighted very well

4. I could have tried taking the photo at a different angle to highlight the subject more clearly

1. lines

2. the boys reaction to life in these soda bottles

3. the subject may appear unclear to some because the boy doesn't stand out against the plants much

4. I could have utilized rule of thirds for the boys face to highlight him as the subject 

1. rule of thirds

2. the ecocolumn of dirt and fruit

3. The subject is clear because it is placed in the lower left corner which highlights it as the subject

4. To make the subject even clearer I could have made a less busy background

1. balance

2. the fish

3. The subject is clear because the fish is in focus while the girl and the background are not

4. I could have gotten closer to the fish to highlight it more as the subject

DSLR Camera Simulation

Aperture Settings:

-Aperture priority

-Aperture settings from 2.8 to 22

Shutter Speed Settings: 

-Shutter priority

-Shutter speeds from 1 sec to 1/4000 sec

ISO Settings:

-Iso settings from 100 to 25600

ISO200

ISO6400




1. It allows more light sensitivity to the camera which is better at night to make a brighter picture.

2. When there is plenty of light present you should keep the camera at a low ISO to have the highest quality pictures. Sometimes in dim or dark environments its best to use a low ISO if the camera is on a tripod.

3. When there isn't enough light for the camera to quickly capture an image. When shooting indoors without flash. Increase ISO for ultra fast shots.

high shutter speed

slow shutter speed
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a.)
a.) fast
b.)fast
c.)fast
d.)slow
e.)slow
f.)fast



a.)slow
b.)slow
c.)fast
d.)slow
e.)slow
f.)fast



2.) When shooting in Auto mode shutter speed is chosen automatically by the camera. Setting the camera to Shutter priority where you can choose shutter and camera chooses aperture. Setting the camera to Manual mode allows you to choose shutter and aperture manually.
2.2.

1. pupil of an eye

2.The smaller the Aperture the larger the f-stop, The higher the Aperture the smaller the f-stop.

3. The aperture controls which part of the image looks sharp. Depending on the size of the aperture the background will  be more in focus or out.

f2.8

f16

Unusual and Interesting Photos Part 3

1. natural lighting, connection between photographer and subject, being able to capture a story

4. The photographer followed the suggestion of light reflecting off the eyes. The lighting is very flattering in this photo, and the subject also seems comfortable with the photographer.

5. The style of painting that might influence me is the one Edward Hooper displayed with Nighthawk. The soft hook of the painting really makes me interested because of the simplicity and the many possibilities of what the story could be. The character of these subjects could be anything and that's what I find unique about the painting.

Unusual and Interesting Photos Part 1

1. I find Christian Rhum's work to be very interesting and unique. I've never seen anything quite like these photos in the way the image is duplicated.

2. Rhum must have used some advanced photography equipment to create these photos. Something that would take multiple photos once he changes the angle and creates only one photo.

3. The frost bank would be a good building to shoot in Rhum's style because of the visually pleasing geometric architecture. The frost bank is in Austin, Texas and I'd be able to get to it pretty easily.

Academics & Community Service

A photo of a person sitting on the ground of a library with various ACT and SAT books open in front of him. The photo is black and white.


1. I chose this photo because I relate to it very much because I went through the same thing last year. It is also very visually pleasing.

2. The use of the library shelfs at this angle creates lines. It also has balance because of each bookshelf on one side of the photo.





1. I could try and take pictures in either my Medical Microbiology class or my Environmental Science class because we do experiments that may be interesting to document in a photograph.

2. Mrs. Davis's or Mrs. Kowalik's.

3. As a photographer I will utilize the basic rules of photography and try to photograph real reactions and interesting labs.

Filling the Frame

The frame is filled in this photo by the fog created by the two masked humans, and the bodies of the people. The little background left in this photo is also pitch black.

Action and Emotion

The girls in the photo are performing a lab dealing with water. One of the girls is handling with the experiment and the other is laughing. The girl handling the experiment is startled at the massive water explosion, and the girl laughing is clearly humored by the explosion.

The Story

I believe this one tells the best story because whenever people gather around the flagpole it is usually in celebration of the memory of someone or something. I gathered that by the hand holding and heads down in reverence.

I believe this photo is the most unethical out of the ones displayed because it is sending a message that there is one female body type that is acceptable for fame and Oprah Winfrey did not have it. It is degrading to women and makes them appear as objects rather than people. There isn't one universal definition of beauty, but the photo editor of this photo makes that seem so with the alterations of this photo. It causes girls to become insecure with their bodies if every female in magazines, on TV, or in movies looked like this and, at this time at least, it seemed that if you happened to be a female with fame you had to look a certain way or you were altered to the public.

This photo is the least unethical in my opinion because the only difference is that some things were darkened. No human body seems to be altered, no altering of position, one just has darker shading. I'm not sure what the photographer was trying to achieve by changing the brightness of the photo but it doesn't make a significant enough difference to be deemed totally unethical. It was more unnecessary than unethical, in my opinion.