Prompt Shoot 3

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Austin Photogaphers

Claudia

  Claudia is a current junior at Bowie High School. She is an extremely talented girl when it comes to photography. She was educated through the Bowie Photography Program, from Photo Journalism, to Commercial Photography, and finally she is currently in Advanced Commercial Photography. 

  Claudia was born in Madrid Spain on June 29th, she lived there for most of her life until she moved to Austin with her mother, father, and younger brother in the 8th grade. She moved because her father got offered a to move his business that he ran with three of his friends in Austin Texas. Once she got into high school at Bowie, she discovered a life long hobby and a friend group that she continues to inspire today.

  Claudia's most popular "style" is accomplished by using different colored light sources on one subject. When looking at her photography blog, it is very easy to see that portraits seem to be her favorite form of photography. The original ideas she has for her photos, and the diverse and stunning models help her achieve a unique and outstanding collection of pictures. By knowing her age, and seeing the quality of her photos, you can clearly see that this is only a starting point of how successful she will become in the future.

This Photo is of one of her first friends that she made in Austin. She often likes to use to subject's hair and eyes to create an interesting photo.

The contrasting colors of a rich pinkish red and a almost blue light green color is used in this photo. She used the bright colors and the playful subject to convey a light hearted photo.

This picture is one of Claudia's best friends and favorite subjects. The contrasting colors and the confusion in the subject's face was used to convey confusion or mystery.

This photo is shown with a different color scheme then what Claudia usually does. In using the yellow and emphasizing the subject's shadow and the "off centerness", it shows the viewer false movement, which makes the picture more diverse and intriguing.

This photo shows another ne of Claudia's favorite subjects to photograph. In the way that the lights hit the face of the subject and the orientation that she used showed the viewer a feeling of confidence.

Mural Project

My group's Mural Project was based off the theme of "Portraits". The basic idea was to get diversity, not only between the different faces and personalities, but primarily showcase the photographer's unique styles.

Andrea G.

Tommy W.

Taylor B.

Raiden V.

( last photo unable to be shown through technical difficulties. )

American Soilder

A. What is the most powerful image from the pictures printed in the Denver Post over the three weeks they published images from the year of coverage? Why?

I think that the picture of him praying was very powerful for me. The cations says that he is in extreme amounts of pain and he still finds the time to sit down after a long day and pray.

B. How do the images work together to tell a story?

The images work together in a way that it has the same emotional value and shares the same story of one man.

C. How do the captions enhance the photographs?

The captions enhance the photographs because the captions allow the viewer to have a petter understanding of the context of the picture.

D. Summarize the story of Ian Fisher, based just on the captions.

Ian Fisher is a boy that has dreamed of his entire life top be apart of the army. Directly after he graduates college he goes to Iraq to serve in the army. This collection of photos/ articles leads the viewer to see how hard life could be for someone enrolled in the army. It follows the subject through emotional trouble of fitting in, relationship issues, and other important themes shown in on the website.

E. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written?

Most/ all of the quotes that were created during that time are in present tense, the information following the quotes are past tense but further explaining the idea/ caption in the first sentence.

F. Break down the captions:

1. How many sentences are they on average?

2 to 3 sentences.

2. Read the first sentence of a couple of them, what information do they provide?

They provide the date, what was happening, and with who. Most f the time elaborating on the topic.

3. Read the second sentences of a couple of them, what information do they provide?

Past information and context for the previous sentence.

4. If there is a third sentence, what information does it provide?

Extra information is told related to the topic practiced in the first and second sentences.

5. Do any captions include a quote?

Yes, the captions provide quotes from the subject's family members, significant others, friends, and of course quotes from the subject himself.

6. Are there any that have four sentences?

Yes, I believe I was able to find only one.

G. Why do you think it is possible to tell a complete story with just photos and captions?

Yes I do, this is a prime example for that concept.

H. If you can create a story with just photos and captions, why bother writing a story at all?

It is just a different way to deliver a story. Both are acceptable ways to tell a story, one is not considered better then the other.

Self Portrait and Portraits 1

Candids: Being Unobtrusive

You may want to make photographs of people going about their business—vendors in a market, a crowd at a sports event, the line at a theater. You don't want them to appear aware of the camera. Many times people will see you, then ignore you because they have to concentrate on what they are doing. You want the viewers of the image to feel that they are getting an unguarded, fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the scene.

There are several ways to be unobtrusive. The first thing, of course, is to determine what you want to photograph. Perhaps you see a stall in a market that is particularly colorful, a park bench in a beautiful setting—whatever has attracted you. Find a place to sit or stand that gives you a good view of the scene, take up residence there, and wait for the elements to come together in a way that will make your image.

If you're using a long lens and are some distance from your subject, it will probably be a while before the people in the scene notice you. You should be able to compose your image and get your shot before this happens. When they do notice you, smile and wave. There's a difference between being unobtrusive and unfriendly. Another way to be unobtrusive is to be there long enough so that people stop paying attention to you. If you are sitting at a café order some coffee and wait. As other patrons become engrossed in conversations or the paper, calmly lift the camera to your eye and make your exposure. In most cases, people either won't notice or won't mind. But be judicious. Don't keep firing away and become a nuisance. They will mind. You can also set the camera on the table with a wide-angle lens pointed at your subject and simply press the remote release when the time is right. Modern auto focus and auto exposure cameras make this easy to do as well.

(Robert Caputo) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/portrait-photography-tips/

Alter Your Perspective

Most portraits are taken with the camera at (or around) the eye level of the subject. While this is good common sense – completely changing the angle that you shoot from can give your portrait a real WOW factor. Get up high and shoot down on your subject or get as close to the ground as you can and shoot up. Either way you’ll be seeing your subject from an angle that is bound to create interest.

(Darren Rowse) http://digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits/

Environmental Pictures From Google

Photography Self Portrait From Google

Casual Portraits From Google

Plans For the Upcoming Portrait Assignment

    I have recently discovered "The Pit" on the outside of the theater hallway is quite versatile when it comes to taking pictures. There are many different angles and places that make it look like a different place in every picture. Because of these reasons it is my plan to take photos there. It is also my plan to photograph my favorite models. I will be photographing Maddy, Nicole, William, and Ben. I chose these people because I love the style and the emotions that they are able to give the camera. They are extremely diverse when compared to each other and I cannot wait to work with them. I would like to use the rules in portraits that I am most comfortable with, like simplicity, rule of thirds, symmetry, viewpoint, depth, and maybe framing. Keep in mind that I will choose a select few of what was the most successful. Not all of the rules that I listed will be represented in the final product.

Funny Captions

Grandma Rosalina is smoking a fat cigar on the streets of Brazil in 2014. She has been your aesthetic goals since before you were even a thought.

Grandma Rosalina is smoking another fatter cigar on a different part of the street in Brazil. Granny been chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool.

Live fast die young, bad girl Gladys sure does do it well in 2008. She hoped for another year to get together funds for her new favorite hobby, Olympic level speed skating.

Rules of Photography II

1. Rule of Thirds

This image shows rule of thirds because of the subject (the yellowish building) being on the far right section of the picture.

2. Balancing Elements

this picture shows balancing elements through having the same image almost repeating in the background of the subject. This element can also be shown by a different object from the subject but can be at the same hight or similar in some way.

3. Leading Lines

This picture shows leading lines because the lines form the wood in the boat leads to the subject of the palace.

4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)

this shows symmetry because the the picture can be "replicated still look the same on either side", this photo also shows patterns through the detailing in the stones and the pillars on the sides.

5. Viewpoint

The view point is not really a specific "think you can do". View point is in every picture. The view point is this picture is the perspective of looking down at the bridge instead of the side.

6. Background

This picture shows a background because there is one. This is again a quality that almost all pictures have. The background of this picture is blurred to highlight the subject, the yellow flower.

7. Create depth

This picture shows depth because it created a path for the person looking it it to follow to the subject that is the end of the dock, and also maybe the background.

8. Framing 

This shows framing because the large colorful building is highlighted by the middle window through the contrast of the darkness of the window frames.

9. Cropping

This picture shows cropping because the photo was cropped to have the main subject be the eye, and to emphasize it.

10. Mergers and avoiding them

This image shows a merger by having the horse's head positioned in a way where the necks look conjoined. This merger could be changed if the photographer moved to the right and looked at the two horses looking more "angled" the two ends of the horse to show the space between them.