The Final - Slideshow

Three Things I Learned in Photography

1) A photo doesn't have to be something overcomplicated and extraordinary. Sometimes the most simplistic things make for great photography.

2) There are always different ways to take a photo. You dont have to just "point and shoot" anymore. change the angle, depth of field, lighting, setting, etc. Different compostions and views on the same subject can be a drastically new point of view on something simple and ordinary.

3) There are even different ways ro take photos in motion, and depth of field.

Pattern & Texture Critque

How did pattern and texture create dynamics in your photograph?

I used different shapes and objects that were not my typical subjects of my photos so they helped me create new dynamics into my photos.

How did you create a strong composition using pattern and texture?

I mixed the two things in a couple of my pictures and they caused a better understanding of how to use either one or both in one picture.

In what situations would you use a short depth of field for pattern or texture photographs?

When photographers want to capture something thats small in a lot of detail, they use short depth of field to capture the texture and see any patterns in it. This can also be great when you want stuff like that in a magazine or a catalog. Certain patterns and textures can remind people of certain things or make them feel certain ways.

Brainstorm and Planning for "Pattern/Texture"

How can pattern and texture create dynamic photographs?

Different patterns and textures help create different moods and symbolisms when you want something more than a simple picture.

How can a photographer create a strong composition using pattern and texture?

By using certain patterns and textures, a photographer can creating different moods and lighting situations to create more enhanced pictures.

In what situations would you use a short depth of field for pattern or texture photographs?

To get detail in specific patterns or even some textures, so you can get specific when trying to help create different aspects of a photo.

Brainstorming?

I will use some short depths of field and others medium. I don't want to be to far back, cause then I won't be able to get the pattern or possible texture in detail. I also want to use like blankets, something smooth, and possibly eggs.

Critique on "Depth of Field"

Essential Questions:

How did you use aperture to affect the appearance of depth of field in this photograph?

By manipulating the aperture I was able to focus in on one specific object or get all the objects in focus at once. This picture however focuses on the motorcycle up front.

How did you use depth of field to impact the expressive qualities of your photo?

I wanted certain objects focused at one time and others all together. Therefore, I used different aspects of my aperture to focus. By doing so, I was able to capture better detail of the motorcycle in this picture than if I simply took a picture of everything.

Learning Goals and Planning for "Color"

1. What do you know about the essential questions?

They try to help us create better images and understand how to use color to have better composition and   dynamics.

2. List your learning goals specifically based on the essential questions for the project:

I want to be able to show different images that create meaningfulness, and can make certain objects stand out.

3. Brainstorm multiple ideas that meet your learning goals for taking the photos such as who/what/where/lighting/shooting modes/composition/technique:

Get complimentary color together, and also contrasting other ones. Use different lighting and possibly even shading some ways.

Ideas for Complimentary Color Harmony (Include possible subjects, composition elements, lighting, type of depth of field, shooting modes, etc:

Lighting should be soft and not bright sunlight. Use colors such as red and orange, possibly yellow too. long-medium depth of field.

Ideas for Analogous
 (Include possible subjects, composition elements, lighting, type of depth of field, shooting modes, etc:

Use some green or red to contrast. Possibly some purple and orange. Short-medium depth of field. And use Bright sunlight to see the big differences.


 

Critique on "Things"

Essential Questions:

How did you meet your learning goals based on the essential questions?

I went ahead and made sure I got good composition and i made sure the sun helped brighten certain aspects of the glass and eggs, just to add to the grayscale of the picture.

How did your goal setting, brainstorming and planning impact the results of this photo?

Because I planned ahead, I was able to get just the right photos that I wanted.

How did you elevate the content(Your Subject) of this photo from ordinary to extraordinary?

I went ahead and zoomed in on the detail to help get the contrast and attention to detail of the eggs and the glass.

What are dynamics in photography and explain the dynamics in your photograph.

The grayscale helps create a contrast between the light, the glass, the eggs, and the background.

Landscape Critique

How did you meet your learning goals based on the essential questions for this project and what do you still want to learn?

I went ahead and kept my camera with me wherever I went over break. I took pictures of any landscape I thought or found interesting to me, so I could bring out the best qualities of it to everyone else.

How did preplanning/brainstorming impact your results?

I think it allowed me to be able to capture great landscape pictures.

What composition tips did you follow when taking your landscape photos? 

 

I wanted to make sure I didnt capture any trees right in the middle of the photo, or whatever else the object was. I made sure to use the rule-of-thirds and wanted colors that contrast each other a little.

How do the tips work together to impact the success of your photos?

I think I made the pictures come out pretty well. I think the photo above was one of my best.

How did you problem solve quality of light and bad lighting situations?

I went in the morning and in the evenings.