Friday, January 23, 2015
6 Station Shoot Prep
Black Acrylic Glass
Instead of using a velvet background to disperse light, the photographer (Jim Zuckerman) placed the table upon which the acrylic glass was resting far enough from the wall that the light fall would hit only the subject and the glass. This produced the black background. He used an aperture of f/16 to keep everything in focus and make sure the background would be black.
Famous Paintings Ideas
Three ideas for my free shoot
Self Portrait Without Beard- Vincent van Gogh
Girl With A Pearl Earring- Johannes Vermeer
The Creation Of Adam- Michelangelo
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Prompt Shoot Peer Review
http://sarahscommercialphotographyblog.blogspot.com
My favorite image is the "best image overall" because it really draws attention to the subject's face with the extreme blur in the back with some slight blurring of his shoulders and back of the head. As well, the model's expression works well with the scenery around him.
My least favorite image is probably the "things" image because the composition and placement of the pumpkins is just ever so slightly odd to me. The focus points seem fine and the depth feels okay, but the way the subjects fill the image just doesn't quite sit right.
Positive: I really like the way nature is incorporated into all the images like the woods, the sunlight flare, the greenery at the capitol building, and the pumpkins. It looks to me like she's found a personal style or preference and it works well in all of the images.
Positive: I feel like most of the images are telling a story. No image is wasted or insignificant. The images of the capitol building emphasize the authority and grandness of the building, both portraits highlight the personality of the subjects.
Could improve on setting up shots more thoughtfully perhaps. Most were just fine, but the "people" picture was a little too far to the right of the subject, in my opinion, based on how blurry the background is and the whole pumpkin thing was a bit weird, but the images are still very nice.
I think the best prompt portrayed was "people". The "people" image looked nice, showed rules pretty well, and really showcased the subject's personality which is what we look for in people in images.
I think the least successful prompt was "things". Things can have just as much personality and effect as people when framed in an image and the pumpkins had a nice focus on color, but there was nothing that stood out about them or nothing about them that seemed terribly intriguing. The image is by no means bad, it's a lovely picture, but I didn't quite get the point. I feel like the exact same subject could look vastly different if you have a solid idea of what tone you want the image to have and maybe composed it differently or taken a different angle. Despite the dubbing of "least successful" I still like this image :)
Overall, I really like your images and your style. You're very talented and these look awesome. Great job.
My favorite image is the "best image overall" because it really draws attention to the subject's face with the extreme blur in the back with some slight blurring of his shoulders and back of the head. As well, the model's expression works well with the scenery around him.
My least favorite image is probably the "things" image because the composition and placement of the pumpkins is just ever so slightly odd to me. The focus points seem fine and the depth feels okay, but the way the subjects fill the image just doesn't quite sit right.
Positive: I really like the way nature is incorporated into all the images like the woods, the sunlight flare, the greenery at the capitol building, and the pumpkins. It looks to me like she's found a personal style or preference and it works well in all of the images.
Positive: I feel like most of the images are telling a story. No image is wasted or insignificant. The images of the capitol building emphasize the authority and grandness of the building, both portraits highlight the personality of the subjects.
Could improve on setting up shots more thoughtfully perhaps. Most were just fine, but the "people" picture was a little too far to the right of the subject, in my opinion, based on how blurry the background is and the whole pumpkin thing was a bit weird, but the images are still very nice.
I think the best prompt portrayed was "people". The "people" image looked nice, showed rules pretty well, and really showcased the subject's personality which is what we look for in people in images.
I think the least successful prompt was "things". Things can have just as much personality and effect as people when framed in an image and the pumpkins had a nice focus on color, but there was nothing that stood out about them or nothing about them that seemed terribly intriguing. The image is by no means bad, it's a lovely picture, but I didn't quite get the point. I feel like the exact same subject could look vastly different if you have a solid idea of what tone you want the image to have and maybe composed it differently or taken a different angle. Despite the dubbing of "least successful" I still like this image :)
Overall, I really like your images and your style. You're very talented and these look awesome. Great job.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
5 Websites Jan. 6th 3/5 will finish other 2 at home
http://denisesalceda.com/a-beginner-models-guide-to-posing/
Summary: Modeling requires movement and easy flow. It's necessary to keep hands and features soft or natural looking rather than like a deer in head lights. As well, keep moving and never hold a pose for more than a couple seconds and keep reinventing your body angles.
I learned that models don't actually sit or stand still for shoots usually. They keep changing themselves and are responsible for most posing instead of just blandly following instructions.
Video:
1. The video was focused on a model for Elle Magazine. She never held still for more than half a second and when something went wrong or her hat fell off, she went with it and used it for a new and interesting pose. The model also adjusted facial expressions and the level of ferocity of her poses to match the outfit she was wearing.
2. Made by James Conran. He's Coco Rocha's husband(who the video was about) and an artist.
3. I learned that modeling is like improv, but it never stops. The model has to think very clearly for themselves in an artistic way as well as being self aware of their body and how a position will appear on camera.
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/
Summary: Photography is scary sometimes and it is important to keep moving forward. This can be achieved through some Photography New Year's Resolutions that help to further along one's photography and remove inhibitions and doubt.
I learned that putting yourself out there for judgement, while difficult and terrifying, is necessary to get anywhere with photography and getting no reply or criticism can suck, but is ultimately a crucial part to get out of the way.
On the site I saw photography resolutions that have 0 to do with an actual camera. They were all focused on the photographer and how to reach inside yourself and reach out to others to accomplish better photography. Also, the article talked about keeping up with creativity, capturing your own life instead of just strangers, and bettering yourself through photography.
I learned that the click of a camera isn't as important to the art of photography as the photographer itself. Photography can be basic or surreal and it all depends on the vision and depth of the photographer.
The site related to photography in that the overall focus was to accelerate one's photography and valuing the art itself.
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/01/6-types-photos-know-make/
Summary: This article explained various time tested and approved techniques for interesting photos. They are mostly manual techniques to be done by hand or with the camera instead of using software.
I learned that even basic dslr's are capable of producing many interesting images using in-camera techniques.
Favorite photo:
Summary: Modeling requires movement and easy flow. It's necessary to keep hands and features soft or natural looking rather than like a deer in head lights. As well, keep moving and never hold a pose for more than a couple seconds and keep reinventing your body angles.
I learned that models don't actually sit or stand still for shoots usually. They keep changing themselves and are responsible for most posing instead of just blandly following instructions.
Video:
1. The video was focused on a model for Elle Magazine. She never held still for more than half a second and when something went wrong or her hat fell off, she went with it and used it for a new and interesting pose. The model also adjusted facial expressions and the level of ferocity of her poses to match the outfit she was wearing.
2. Made by James Conran. He's Coco Rocha's husband(who the video was about) and an artist.
3. I learned that modeling is like improv, but it never stops. The model has to think very clearly for themselves in an artistic way as well as being self aware of their body and how a position will appear on camera.
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/
Summary: Photography is scary sometimes and it is important to keep moving forward. This can be achieved through some Photography New Year's Resolutions that help to further along one's photography and remove inhibitions and doubt.
I learned that putting yourself out there for judgement, while difficult and terrifying, is necessary to get anywhere with photography and getting no reply or criticism can suck, but is ultimately a crucial part to get out of the way.
On the site I saw photography resolutions that have 0 to do with an actual camera. They were all focused on the photographer and how to reach inside yourself and reach out to others to accomplish better photography. Also, the article talked about keeping up with creativity, capturing your own life instead of just strangers, and bettering yourself through photography.
I learned that the click of a camera isn't as important to the art of photography as the photographer itself. Photography can be basic or surreal and it all depends on the vision and depth of the photographer.
The site related to photography in that the overall focus was to accelerate one's photography and valuing the art itself.
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/01/6-types-photos-know-make/
Summary: This article explained various time tested and approved techniques for interesting photos. They are mostly manual techniques to be done by hand or with the camera instead of using software.
I learned that even basic dslr's are capable of producing many interesting images using in-camera techniques.
Favorite photo:
I picked this photo because this technique can be achieved in camera and combines nature and a human portrait.
Rule of Photography: perspective. Not only is the person's portrait taken from below to create an interesting angle, but the tree line is upside down which is subtly confusing.
Photocred: Brian Tomlinson
Summary: The article talked mostly about working closely with the models to come together for great images. It focused on bringing models out of their comfort zone to produce more natural looking images as well as experimenting as a photographer with lighting and techniques.
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