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.