Warm Ups
#26
What are your plans for the break?
My family and I (mom, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, and two cousins) are renting a cabin in Big Bear over Christmas. I have a couple days to relax and enjoy doing nothing/little things before then. I am going to go down a snow hill in a tube, walk around the little town, possibly go glow bowling, and make a bunch of new Christmas traditions. Such as stringing popcorn and making our own ornaments. Once I get back I am going to go to my dad's house for my "second Christmas" where I get my presents from that side of the family. I am excited for these experiences and hope to have a pretty relaxing break.
#25
What is the difference between a shadow and a silhouette?
A shadow is the figure on the ground that comes from a person or thing when the sun is on a certain side of them. A silhouette is the actual boy of the person or object. A silhouette just is completely dark instead of having visible details. A silhouette is taken of the center of focus with the sunlight directly across from them so that the light shines around the figure, but is only seen as darkness by the camera. A shadow is a stretched figure on the ground that falls from the person or object instead of them themselves.
#24
The best time to catch silhouettes is probably more toward sunset when the sun is horizontal of the person of focus. I have had a photo like this taken before, it helped that the surrounding area was already slightly dark. It blended nicely. This helps because the sunlight shines around the figures but is completely blocked by the body. It creates a nice solid dark figure.
#23
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
Though I am more introverted and tend to spend most of my time indoors, I enjoy going to the pool when I get the chance, and on the more rare occasion, I love going to amusement parks. Rollercoasters are one of my favorite things and I am all about the crazy ones. Loops, speed, twists, turns. I love them all. I try to go on as many rides as possible when I am able to be in places like these. Those are my favorite moments.
#22
#21
What are the differences in these photos? What changes the feeling of the photos?
The first photo, when the dog is laying down gives a feeling of very calm, almost sad. It is a quiet photo. While as the second photo where the dog is barking actually gives off the feeling of being louder. The contrast makes the first seem more serene. However, you feel more involved with the second with the way it captures your attention.
#20
How does the photo make you feel? Does the focus on the hands change the feeling of the photo? Why or why not? What does the lack of color do to the feeling of this photo?
The photo is very intimate and shows the relationship between parent and child. The focus on the hands definitely changes the feel of the photo by really showcasing the gentle love for a newborn. The bond of family. If it was not focused on the hands, the eye would be drawn to the child and be more of a generic picture. The fact that the photo is black and white is showing the true importance of the photo, it can be easy to get distracted by color, so the lack of it helps to be centered on what matters.
#19
Have you discovered any cool spots to shoot your outdoor photography? Where have you been taking your photos? Also, look at the first photo, what type of aperture did I use?
One place that I found that I really enjoyed to use for picture taking was actually the backyard at my dad's house. This is the background that I used in my portrait project. There were a lot of different places to be manipulated and used to make the photo look better/more professional. Some of the pictures even looked like they were taken at a park because of the play set we have there. This easily accessible place is nice to have because I thought that the pictures turned out really well. The aperture used in the first photo made it so that the two people more in the background were slightly blurred so it gives a more focused center point of the person in front.
#18
What feeling do you get from the photo? What aperture do you think the camera was set to to get the blur in the background? Do you think you would enjoy being a wedding photographer? Why or why not?
The photo gives off a very good vibe. It was captured at a time of genuine happiness. This was not posed and held, waiting for the picture to be taken. I think that I would enjoy being a wedding photographer because I would be able to make people very happy on an already incredibly happy day. I like when people are happy and smiling like this. I would be able to capture beautiful moments of a time that they will want to remember for the rest of their lives.
#17
Describe the photo. What are other ways to photograph “portraits” without showing faces?
This photo is very relaxed, it is focused on the notebook, brings your eye to it and you know what the picture is meant to be of. You are able to photograph portraits without showing faces by having a very distinct focus point. This is able to be done with a very simple background. It makes it more noticeable if there is a haze added to blur parts of the photo and to center it.
#16
Describe the feeling of this group portrait.
With the nonexpressional faces that these boys are making, mixed with the black and white filter and the way their seating is arranged, it is a very serious photo. However, their faces also give off that "wannabe serious boyband album cover" look. I don't take them very seriously, personally, but that is the intention of the picture at hand.
#15
What do these portraits have in common? What are their differences?
They are both outside, of girls, and have a green, tree feeling background. The first picture has the girl looking directly at the camera while the other does not. One is smiling and happy and carefree, while the other is serious and gives a complete different feel to the photo. One is also in portrait while the second is in landscape.
#14
What do these two portraits have in common?
I find that portraits, these included, make time seem still. Obviously it would not be moving in a photograph, but it is just a captured moment of people being people. It is real and honest and one of my favorite types of pictures. These two pictures also have quite a bit of color and saturation with nice backgrounds. The makes the pictures seem more beautiful. A nice background can make a big difference.
#13
Check out these photography pages for tips on portrait photography. Look through all of the links, notice which ones are repeated. Some of the advice is for more advanced photographers, but try and single out some basic ideas. Write down 10 tips you think you can use for your first portrait project. Our first set of portraits will be outside, so keep that in mind when you are looking over these tips.
I only found one link on the website, but the tips that stood out to me the most were the 2/3 turn and the model communication. I think it is always helpful to talk to the model while taking pictures because then they will be more comfortable, as some get camera shy. It is also beneficial because there is potential for real laughter which makes the best and most genuine pictures. The 2/3 turn tip in helpful because it gives a different perspective on the picture and can make it a lot better than standard ones.
#12
What's your favorite food?
I have never really had one specific food that was the ultimate best for me. It always depends on my mood. It varies from burgers, burritos, sometimes watermelon or pizza. It is one of the most frequently asked questions, but also one that I am never able to answer. I once went to Hawaii where there was an amazing sandwich-like food called a monapua, I think that became my favorite when I had it.
#11
What do you think about this idea? Do you buy that they are casting this shadow based on their arrangement? Why or why not?
I think that this concept is interesting and unique. I think that it could be fun to be a part of and try to come up with different things to make. I am not sure that the shadow on the wall completely lines up with the people forming it though. I almost believe it, but some of the people's positions makes it hard to add up to what is produced. The man on the right has his arms with a gap by his head, which doesn't make sense for the completely closed shadow of the part of the toilet.
#10
Describe the photos. Which one of these emphasizes the shadows more? Why do you think that?
These two photos are the same, one being in the form of value and the other in color. I think that the black and white picture makes the shadows stand out more because, the color in the second picture takes away from the focus. It draws your eye to something else. With the black and white, the shades are all so similar that you are drawn to the darker parts of the shadows since they stand out more.
#9
Describe the photo. What time of day do you think would be best for photographing shadows? What kind of light do you need?
The photo has a lot of contrast, it has been edited in black and white for emphasis and the light was made brighter to show more of the shadows. The best time of day to photograph shadows would be early morning or later afternoon. This is so that the sun is not directly up in the sky and the shadows do not land straight underneath an object. Doing so at these times will make sure that the shadows expand and are easier to capture. The brighter the light, the better. It will make for seemingly darker shadows in comparison. Natural light usually does the trick, but sometime a flash or other artificially placed lights will help.
#8
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to work with animals. Early on I decided that I did not want to be a typical vet. I soon chose marine biology, which led to my current aspirations of being a zoologist. I want to specialize in working with big cats such as lions and cheetahs, leopards and tigers. They fascinate me and I want nothing more than to expand my knowledge about them and to get close to the creatures that keep me in awe. They are beautiful and magnificent. Animals are essentially my entire life and I can;t wait to make this my career.
#7
Describe the photo. Which element do you think is dominant? Why? Which principle do you think is dominant? Why? What other elements/principles could possibly be seen in this photo?
The element that is dominant in this picture is definitely texture. The grooves and dips in the objects, plus their curving shape makes this very apparent. The dominant principle would be pattern. Even though they are going in different directions, the texturedness of the objects brings it all together and fits well into a pattern. Form is another pretty clear element in the photo, it is easy to see that the picture is of something 3D, you can clearly see the definition.
#6
What are your plans for the break?
My family and I (mom, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, and two cousins) are renting a cabin in Big Bear over Christmas. I have a couple days to relax and enjoy doing nothing/little things before then. I am going to go down a snow hill in a tube, walk around the little town, possibly go glow bowling, and make a bunch of new Christmas traditions. Such as stringing popcorn and making our own ornaments. Once I get back I am going to go to my dad's house for my "second Christmas" where I get my presents from that side of the family. I am excited for these experiences and hope to have a pretty relaxing break.
#25
What is the difference between a shadow and a silhouette?
A shadow is the figure on the ground that comes from a person or thing when the sun is on a certain side of them. A silhouette is the actual boy of the person or object. A silhouette just is completely dark instead of having visible details. A silhouette is taken of the center of focus with the sunlight directly across from them so that the light shines around the figure, but is only seen as darkness by the camera. A shadow is a stretched figure on the ground that falls from the person or object instead of them themselves.
#24
What time of day do you think it would be best to catch natural silhouettes? Why?
The best time to catch silhouettes is probably more toward sunset when the sun is horizontal of the person of focus. I have had a photo like this taken before, it helped that the surrounding area was already slightly dark. It blended nicely. This helps because the sunlight shines around the figures but is completely blocked by the body. It creates a nice solid dark figure.
#23
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
Though I am more introverted and tend to spend most of my time indoors, I enjoy going to the pool when I get the chance, and on the more rare occasion, I love going to amusement parks. Rollercoasters are one of my favorite things and I am all about the crazy ones. Loops, speed, twists, turns. I love them all. I try to go on as many rides as possible when I am able to be in places like these. Those are my favorite moments.
#22
What makes this photo a "quiet moment?" Why?
There are no people in this photo and slim to no movement. There are ripples in the waves and the clouds might be sliding by, but it is slow and simple movements. The photo is taken when everything was very still which makes time seem still. This makes the photo look quiet because there are no distractions to take the eye away from the openness of the view.#21
What are the differences in these photos? What changes the feeling of the photos?
The first photo, when the dog is laying down gives a feeling of very calm, almost sad. It is a quiet photo. While as the second photo where the dog is barking actually gives off the feeling of being louder. The contrast makes the first seem more serene. However, you feel more involved with the second with the way it captures your attention.
#20
How does the photo make you feel? Does the focus on the hands change the feeling of the photo? Why or why not? What does the lack of color do to the feeling of this photo?
The photo is very intimate and shows the relationship between parent and child. The focus on the hands definitely changes the feel of the photo by really showcasing the gentle love for a newborn. The bond of family. If it was not focused on the hands, the eye would be drawn to the child and be more of a generic picture. The fact that the photo is black and white is showing the true importance of the photo, it can be easy to get distracted by color, so the lack of it helps to be centered on what matters.
#19
Have you discovered any cool spots to shoot your outdoor photography? Where have you been taking your photos? Also, look at the first photo, what type of aperture did I use?
One place that I found that I really enjoyed to use for picture taking was actually the backyard at my dad's house. This is the background that I used in my portrait project. There were a lot of different places to be manipulated and used to make the photo look better/more professional. Some of the pictures even looked like they were taken at a park because of the play set we have there. This easily accessible place is nice to have because I thought that the pictures turned out really well. The aperture used in the first photo made it so that the two people more in the background were slightly blurred so it gives a more focused center point of the person in front.
#18
What feeling do you get from the photo? What aperture do you think the camera was set to to get the blur in the background? Do you think you would enjoy being a wedding photographer? Why or why not?
The photo gives off a very good vibe. It was captured at a time of genuine happiness. This was not posed and held, waiting for the picture to be taken. I think that I would enjoy being a wedding photographer because I would be able to make people very happy on an already incredibly happy day. I like when people are happy and smiling like this. I would be able to capture beautiful moments of a time that they will want to remember for the rest of their lives.
#17
Describe the photo. What are other ways to photograph “portraits” without showing faces?
This photo is very relaxed, it is focused on the notebook, brings your eye to it and you know what the picture is meant to be of. You are able to photograph portraits without showing faces by having a very distinct focus point. This is able to be done with a very simple background. It makes it more noticeable if there is a haze added to blur parts of the photo and to center it.
#16
Describe the feeling of this group portrait.
With the nonexpressional faces that these boys are making, mixed with the black and white filter and the way their seating is arranged, it is a very serious photo. However, their faces also give off that "wannabe serious boyband album cover" look. I don't take them very seriously, personally, but that is the intention of the picture at hand.
#15
What do these portraits have in common? What are their differences?
They are both outside, of girls, and have a green, tree feeling background. The first picture has the girl looking directly at the camera while the other does not. One is smiling and happy and carefree, while the other is serious and gives a complete different feel to the photo. One is also in portrait while the second is in landscape.
#14
What do these two portraits have in common?
I find that portraits, these included, make time seem still. Obviously it would not be moving in a photograph, but it is just a captured moment of people being people. It is real and honest and one of my favorite types of pictures. These two pictures also have quite a bit of color and saturation with nice backgrounds. The makes the pictures seem more beautiful. A nice background can make a big difference.
#13
Check out these photography pages for tips on portrait photography. Look through all of the links, notice which ones are repeated. Some of the advice is for more advanced photographers, but try and single out some basic ideas. Write down 10 tips you think you can use for your first portrait project. Our first set of portraits will be outside, so keep that in mind when you are looking over these tips.
I only found one link on the website, but the tips that stood out to me the most were the 2/3 turn and the model communication. I think it is always helpful to talk to the model while taking pictures because then they will be more comfortable, as some get camera shy. It is also beneficial because there is potential for real laughter which makes the best and most genuine pictures. The 2/3 turn tip in helpful because it gives a different perspective on the picture and can make it a lot better than standard ones.
#12
What's your favorite food?
I have never really had one specific food that was the ultimate best for me. It always depends on my mood. It varies from burgers, burritos, sometimes watermelon or pizza. It is one of the most frequently asked questions, but also one that I am never able to answer. I once went to Hawaii where there was an amazing sandwich-like food called a monapua, I think that became my favorite when I had it.
#11
What do you think about this idea? Do you buy that they are casting this shadow based on their arrangement? Why or why not?
I think that this concept is interesting and unique. I think that it could be fun to be a part of and try to come up with different things to make. I am not sure that the shadow on the wall completely lines up with the people forming it though. I almost believe it, but some of the people's positions makes it hard to add up to what is produced. The man on the right has his arms with a gap by his head, which doesn't make sense for the completely closed shadow of the part of the toilet.
#10
Describe the photos. Which one of these emphasizes the shadows more? Why do you think that?
These two photos are the same, one being in the form of value and the other in color. I think that the black and white picture makes the shadows stand out more because, the color in the second picture takes away from the focus. It draws your eye to something else. With the black and white, the shades are all so similar that you are drawn to the darker parts of the shadows since they stand out more.
#9
Describe the photo. What time of day do you think would be best for photographing shadows? What kind of light do you need?
The photo has a lot of contrast, it has been edited in black and white for emphasis and the light was made brighter to show more of the shadows. The best time of day to photograph shadows would be early morning or later afternoon. This is so that the sun is not directly up in the sky and the shadows do not land straight underneath an object. Doing so at these times will make sure that the shadows expand and are easier to capture. The brighter the light, the better. It will make for seemingly darker shadows in comparison. Natural light usually does the trick, but sometime a flash or other artificially placed lights will help.
#8
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to work with animals. Early on I decided that I did not want to be a typical vet. I soon chose marine biology, which led to my current aspirations of being a zoologist. I want to specialize in working with big cats such as lions and cheetahs, leopards and tigers. They fascinate me and I want nothing more than to expand my knowledge about them and to get close to the creatures that keep me in awe. They are beautiful and magnificent. Animals are essentially my entire life and I can;t wait to make this my career.
#7
Describe the photo. Which element do you think is dominant? Why? Which principle do you think is dominant? Why? What other elements/principles could possibly be seen in this photo?
The element that is dominant in this picture is definitely texture. The grooves and dips in the objects, plus their curving shape makes this very apparent. The dominant principle would be pattern. Even though they are going in different directions, the texturedness of the objects brings it all together and fits well into a pattern. Form is another pretty clear element in the photo, it is easy to see that the picture is of something 3D, you can clearly see the definition.
#6
Why would this be a good example of framing?
What design element do you think is dominant (line, shape/form, color, value or texture)? Why?
What design principle do you think is dominant (pattern, emphasis, unity/variety, contrast or movement/rhythm)? Why?
What design element do you think is dominant (line, shape/form, color, value or texture)? Why?
What design principle do you think is dominant (pattern, emphasis, unity/variety, contrast or movement/rhythm)? Why?
The triangle of the bridge provides an all-around coverage of the outside of the focus point, the man on the bicycle.The element, line, is shown nicely in this image, the bridge demonstrating nice shapes. Value also helps in making the image more dramatic and helps to focus on the picture itself. Pattern and emphasis are both huge parts of what makes this photo. The triangles are what pop out at you at first, the centered one mostly. Emphasis also plays a big role, but it could be argued what exactly is emphasized. Some could say the sun and its white light shining through the corner part, others would say it is the man on the bike. I would say both are valid sides and would agree with each.
#5
I might consider this to be Framing. Why? What would help emphasize the framing?
This photograph could be considered as framing because of the object to the side and front of the woman performing. The pyramid-looking object has blocked off a section of the picture, focusing the eye on the person. It gives a more centered feel on the emphasized person because of her surroundings. It would be seemingly more framed if there was coverage all around the edges of the photo. Having part of one side blocked does a little, but having a connected, all around coverage would improve the idea of framing in this picture.
#4
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Most of my childhood memories consist of my solid group of friends and we played all sorts of games together. We made up characters and pretended to be them, I still enjoy acting now as well. One of the rocks of my childhood was my best friend Avalon, still a bestie today. We were inseparable and everyone knew of our friendship. One of us had to have been absent if the other was ever seen solo. At the end of the year, all the students received a photo collage of them. Not so shockingly, Avalon was in almost every single one of mine as I was in hers. Today, we are still very close and trust each other with everything. She will never not be my best friend. (BFFLNN)
How would you describe the space of the photo?
The picture gives off a feeling of wide open space. It showed that there is a lot of room and doesn't feel clustered at all. Including the sky and the ocean, the picture really opens up because there is a bunch of free space that delivers the vibe of its depth. The photographer wanted to make this space seen large with the way they took the photo. Everything in the picture was included for a reason in order to give off the feeling they wanted.
The dominant element present in this photo is color, after all it is colored pencil shavings. The use of multiple colors makes the picture pop more. It is what draws the eye to the picture. Is the photo was to be turned black and white, the next most dominant element would be shape and form because, while having form, three tiny pieces of lead seem to be more 2D while the actual shaven parts pop out more and seem to have more form than shape, being 3D.
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What is the dominant element in this photo? Why?
If this photo were black and white, what element would be dominant?
If this photo were black and white, what element would be dominant?
The dominant element present in this photo is color, after all it is colored pencil shavings. The use of multiple colors makes the picture pop more. It is what draws the eye to the picture. Is the photo was to be turned black and white, the next most dominant element would be shape and form because, while having form, three tiny pieces of lead seem to be more 2D while the actual shaven parts pop out more and seem to have more form than shape, being 3D.
What elements (line, shape/form, color, value, texture) or principles (pattern, contrast, emphasis, unity/variety, movement/rhythm) do you see in this photo? Why do you think that?
One principle that is definitely present in this picture is unity and variety. The plate is full of macaroons, but they are a bunch of different colors. Because of this, the element color is also in this picture. Not the biggest element, but shape and form is still there because the macaroons are 3D objects.
Which art element do you think is dominant (stands out the most)?
The element that is dominant in this picture would have to be color. The variety of colors make it the most noticable part of the picture. Having some other elements featured in the photo, but color still being the most apparent.
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