Final: Review

1.

In the afternoon, young musician Mark Evan plays Mozart's Concerto in G on trumpet in the forest to practice for his upcoming performance. Evans has been featured in many orchestras around the world as a child prodigy.

The country singer Taylor Swift plays on the piano in her childhood home when she comes back from her RED tour. Taylor played on same piano everyday after school until in 2005, when her family moved to florida.

2.

1. Rule of thirds: Rule of thirds gives the photo a relaxed look and makes the subject look positioned in a natural state. when you separate the view finder into 9 rectangles, you want to position the subject in the top or bottom corners where 4 boxes connect.
2. Balancing Elements: By balancing the subject and the things in the photo, the photographer can give the viewer a more pleasing image.
3. Leading Lines: having leading lines in a photograph to a subject or just in general will make the subject more prominent and will give the photograph more definition.
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition): having repetition throughout the photo.
5. Viewpoint: Taking the photo from a high POV or Low POV. Gives the photo more levels.
6. Background: Having a plain background so that the focus of the photo is on the subject.
7. Create depth:Having the subject in the background as opposed  to the foreground of the photo.
8. Framing: Having objects in photo surround the subject to emphasize the importance of the subject.
9. Cropping: Cutting out parts of the photo to emphasize the subject
10. Mergers and avoiding them: Having something in the foreground of the photo interacting with something in the background. Avoid these by checking the background when you take photos and having a plain background.

3.

Aperture: The size of the opening of the lens. This affects the brightness of the photo and how much light is let in when you take a photo. Measured in f stops. Higher f stop the smaller the aperture.
Shutters Speed: how long the aperture is exposed to light. Effects exposure, sharpness, and can cause picture to be blurry. Measure in seconds or fractions of seconds.
ISO: controls the light sensitivity. Affects the quality of the photo. lower the ISO, the less sensitive and the better quality your photo will have.

4.

EXTRA CREDIT

1. Explain what happened to the man that was killed by the subway and how the photographer was able to take the photo. 
The man was pushed on the tracks by a pan handler who had been harassing people. He had tried to calm the pan handler down and was pushed. The photographer was able to take the photo because he was trying to use his flash to get the train's attention to stop.
2. Why did the photographer say he took the photo?
He said he was trying to warn the train's operator.
3. Do you think the photographer should have taken the photo?
I don't think the photographer should've taken the photo because it's not morally okay. Going to save the man would've been more beneficial to the man's well being than trying to warn the train's operator.
4. Do you think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this situation? Why or why not?
no! The photographer knew the man was going to die. I just don't know how anyone could ever take a photo like that and justify it to be okay. It's not okay to take a picture of someone going to their death. It's like extreme version of America's Funniest home videos…..except it's not funny at all.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the decision to run the photo on the front page of the New York Post? Explain why or why not. 
Disagree. When you run something like that I think to have to understand how it must feel as a family member of a loved one to see that. Again, it's not the right thing to do at all. If you think that's okay, then you don't have a moral compass.
6. What is more important to a photojournalist, capturing images of life as it happens or stopping bad things from happening? Why or why not?
capturing images. When you're a photojournalist, you have to understand that that's your job is to capture thing that happen good or bad. I might not agree with that but that is what being a photojournalist is about. It's in the job description.
7. Do you think it is ever ethically acceptable for a photographer to involve himself/herself in a situation that he or she photographs? Explain why or why not.
yes but to a certain extent. When a photographer is shooting something that is not any of their business and doesn't involve someone getting hurt, then no. But if someone's life is at stake then the photographer needs to do the right thing. They should do it because it's the right thing to do and they should know that. I mean as an adult you should know what's acceptable to do and what's not. again, it really just has to do with morality.
8. Should photojournalists always avoid influencing events as they happen? Explain your answer. 
No because sometimes photojournalists can save lives and help people. They shouldn't just stand there and take photos when they can help.
9. After reading the responses from the professional photographers, what stands out as the most appropriate response for a photographer to this situation.

To own up to what they did and recognize that they either think they did the right thing or they know they did the wrong thing not make up an excuse to justify their actions.

Magazine Covers

Portraits

Portrait

SELF PORTRAIT

Fashion Photography

1. The photo editors lengthen and thin out her neck, raise her head and make her eyes and eyebrow a lot larger than they are to defines her eyes and face. The editors also thin out he face a lot to get a longer look of her face.

2. The editors lengthen the models legs to give her a longer body so she can fill the clears frame. along with that, they thin out her stomach and legs to make a more defined shape of her body.They raise her neck, bleach her skin and hair

3. In this video, they trimmed the model's butt and stomach to make them look much smaller. Since her bust was way too far out, they had to push it back to fit with her edited stomach. Changes were also made to the model's skin. Where she had stretch marks or cellulite, the editor cleared the marks away to make her skin look smooth. Hair was also added to the model's head and her face was thinned out after the hair was added.

4. Is it ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like these in a photo? Why or why not?
No. Making changes like this to a person's appearance can hurt them. Being changed is not something people want. Editing them makes them think they aren't good enough not to be edited. Edits like these also give a false image of beauty to the society we live in and make people feel bad about themselves. Changes like these don't just affect the models but also the viewers of the ads and billboards that these models are put on. 
5. Are there circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation?
When editing others. People don't want to be shown a "better" version of themselves. It makes them feel ugly and unimportant. it's just wrong. 
6. What types of changes are OK, and what aren't?
Removing blemishes, addition of light and small alterations to skin tone color. Changes to body size and/or facial structure and look aren't okay because the picture won't be of the person anymore. 
7. Explain what you think the differences are between fashion photography and photojournalism.
Fashion Photography has to deal with looks and image. In that line of photography, photographer are focused on the attractiveness of the model or what they're taking a picture of. In Photojournalism the basis is surrounded by the idea of documenting the raw truth. A photojournalist isn't concerned with the attractiveness of the model or subject because thats not what their goal is. They want to tell a story with their photos and a lot of times the photojournalist wants the exact opposite of what a fashion photographer wants. 
8. What relationship does each type of photography have to reality, and how does this affect the ethical practice of each?
Fashion photography gives a false image of beauty to society and a lot of times it leaves people feeling unattractive because they see these models and they think "why can't I be that attractive" not knowing that that model was run through hours of photoshop work. because the fashion industry isn't ethical with their photos is leave the photography of fashion in a bad relation ship with society. Photojournalism is a type of photography that uses photography to capture reality and document it. Photojournalist have to be a lot more ethical because to have a photo that's not ethical can ruin their reputation. Because photojournalists are more ethical than fashion photographers, it leaves them in good standing with society. 
9. Why do you think I am showing you these three videos?
To explain that even though our subject isn't perfect, the photograph can still be a good one and we don't have to edit our photos unethically to have a good photograph. 
10. Why are none of these videos about guys???
Guys don't care as much about their image as girls do. Women care about what they look like and are much more susceptible to this kind of unethical editing because there is a clearer idea of what a perfect woman should look like than a man. 

Best Covers And Favorite

1. Formal
2. Formal
3. Environmental
4. Informal
5. Informal
6. Formal
7. Informal
8. O, The Oprah Magazine, September, Hair!: Formal (Favorite)
9. Formal
10. Formal
11. Formal
12. Formal
13. Informal
14. Formal
15. Formal
16. Informal
17. Formal

"It just might be one of the great hair days of all time. For O, The Oprah Magazine’s September 2013 hair-a-palooza issue, photographer Ruven Afanador captured Oprah Winfrey radiant in a magnificent Afro. (As was widely reported, the wig, which Oprah christened “Wild Thang,” weighed about the same as a Chihuahua.) The cover sparked “’Froprah” mania, garnering 337,346,650 media impressions; Oprah’s Instagram of the image drew some 75,000 likes in 24 hours. After 13 years and more than 160 issues with the same cover model (how’s that for a challenge?), O can still surprise, delight, and pump up the volume like nobody else."

Critique:

Oprah’s Hair issue is very big. The emphasis on hair gives the reader an idea of what the magazine if about. The coordination of the title HAIR and Oprah's huge hair put more of an emphasis on the subject of the issue. The bright exposure of the issue gives the cover a glow to match the subject's bright smile. The full frame of Oprah and her huge hair fills up the frame and gives a pop to the cover and it complemented by the opposite cool tones of purple and warm tone of orange. The cover communicates that Oprah’s hair is an important aspect of her life as well as her appearance. This appeals to her clientele given that most of her viewers and subscribers are women.

Magazines Part II

1. Early Magazine Covers: In the 1700's, often magazines tended to have table of contents and a title as their cover page. Later, the cover started to look like books. They would have a title and publications but nothing about what the magazine was about. Another type of cover, the symbolic cover, was used to say why the magazine was about without telling what was in the magazine. later, cover lines and other picture were added to the covers. 
2. The Poster Cover: The cover used in 1890's to 1960's. The cover were simply just pictures without any headlines table of contents. The pictures were said to not have anything to do with what the article in the magazine was about. The images were usually not covered by the logo and gave a certain mood to the publication. 
3. Pictures Married to Type: Covers that had headlines to draw the reader's attention.  The covers usually had a model in a pose; cover lines on the sides and bottom, and a large title. The images had the models in unusual body position until the 1960’s where the photos started being face portraits. Often magazines started to include captions to go with the photos. These types of covers are still used today.

4. In the Forest of Words: when there is picture in the background but there are words everywhere covering the image. The cover is covered in headlines, subheadlines, and captions. sometimes the headlines were larger than the title of the magazine. The texts were often in bright colors that stood out from the title of the magazine and the photograph in the background. 

Magazine Tips

Five things to think about when designing your magazine cover:

1. Make sure that the cover will catch the viewer's attention
2. The cover is easy to understand and scan
3. The cover is interesting
4. The magazine cover shows the viewer what they're getting
5. The Images on the cover are well taken and appeal to the viewers

Prompt Shoot 2

COLD

ELECTRIC

PURPLE

American Soldier

 What is the most powerful image from the slideshows? Why?

I think photo #78 is the most powerful. I think this because the photo really makes you feel so happy. Ian's mom sees him as he comes into the gym and starts crying. It reminded me of family and how much love there is in family.

At home in denver: Photos #1-7
At basic training: Photos #8-22
In Iraq: Photos #23-70
Back Home: Photos #71-82

Which set of images was the most powerful? Why?
I think set 3 was the most powerful. To see Ian change and go through that emotional experience was amazing. He works so hard and goes through so much in the time he is gone.

How do the images work together to tell a story?
The images are in chronological order so they show Ian's journey throughout the army training and experience.

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

How do the captions enhance the photographs?
The captions explain and convey aspects of Ian's story that the reader can't get just by looking at the picture. They pull the viewer in and make the photographs more interesting.

Ian, a newly trained soldier, stands at a salute on a Friday morning waiting to get dismissed for breakfast. His fellow soldiers left the bunks without him so he was late to inspection. "I was scared out of my mind," Ian said. "I was already on a thin line with my commander."

Ian and his fellow soldier Mark participate in a training operation called the "Black Box." The last time Ian attempted this operative, he failed miserably with a 0% score. "I know Ian will ace the Black Box this time," Mark says. 

Ian and his fleet stand and gaze over the camp grounds. Recently, The fleet completed a mission that ranked them up to the next level. "I'm so proud of everyone in my fleet. They're basically my family," commader Jeff says. 

Rules Of Photography Part: 2

Theme: Music

Background

Cropping

Symmetry

Rule Of Thirds

Leading Lines

Depth Of Field 

Viewpoint

Balance

Merger

Framing

Self Portraits And Portraits Part: 1

Tips:
Break the Rules of Composition
Alter Your Perspective
Take Unfocused Shots


Environmental Shots: 

I really like these picture because I love musicians. These photographs show these people's passion for music that i share with them. I chose the flute photo because I am a flute player and it really resonates with me. I chose the violin photograph because I love street musician because they're really talented and they always amaze me.











Self portraits:

I picked both of these portraits because they both are dark but ten have a pop of light or color. I really like the photo above because he is hold up his hands as if he were setting a picture. Since he's a photographer, the portrait conveys a part of him. I really like the photo on the right because as the paintbrush moves across his face, color is left in it's path. This may convey that he's an artist and painting is what "adds color to his life." Both of the portraits say something about the subject and thats what I really enjoy about them.


Photo Shoot:

I plan on shooting my friend Victoria because she is very photogenic and she will be very willing to do what I ask her. I plan on visiting Zilker Park and the botanical garden there. Taking Photos in nature is something that will look and be great. I plan on taking picture at different levels to catch more of a variety throughout the photos. I want to take pictures of her spinning on the green at Zilker on a low shutter speed so I can see the motion.  I plan taking a list of the rules of photography so I refer to them throughout the shoot. I hope this will be beneficial in taking the maximum quality pictures I can take on this shoot. I also plan to adjust the shutter speed and ISO to see what kinds of different photos I can take while on the shoot.

Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

F/2.8

 Aperture:

F/16

1. What part of the body should we closely relate aperture?
The pupil of the eye. 
2. Finish this sentence - the smaller the Aperture _____________, the higher the Aperture ________________.
The smaller the aperture the sees amount of light let into the lens, the higher the aperture the more amount of light let into the lens.
3. In your own words tell me how aperture impacts Depth of Field?
The depth of field is affected by the aperture by determining which objects in the picture will be in focus and how much in focus they will be in. The smaller the aperture the more all objects will be in focus. the larger the aperture, the less the objects background will be and the more focused the objects in the foreground will be. 

Low Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed:
1. What are the advantages of shoot at a higher ISO at a sporting event like basketball or a night football game?

the advantages are that you can more usable photos because higher ISO photographs are taken quicker. Also because of the low amount of light a higher ISO will give you a better quality photograph all together.

2. What suggestions did the author make about using a low ISO?

You want to use the lowest ISO when you have plenty of light so you can get the Highest quality of picture. 

3. What suggestions did the author make about using a high ISO?

When there isn't enough light or you want to get cash shot you use a high ISO. 

List the aperture settings available on this camera.

2.8, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 16, 22
List the shutter speed settings available on this camera.

1 sec, 1/60 sec, 1/4000 sec
List the ISO settings available on this camera.

100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 12800, 25600

High Shutter Speed

1. If you were assigned to shoot at Bulldogs and Hotdogs night, which was a few months ago, what shutter speeds do you think you would have to shoot at the following events that night I would like you to answer the question for the following two situations:

At the beginning while the sun was still up and the courtyard had reasonable good light

a.) a booth in the middle of the yard near the TreeSlow Shutter Speed
b.) a food booth outside under one of the big red awningsHigh Shutter Speed
c.) the Stars performance inside the gymHigh Shutter Speed
d.) students dancing near the center of the courtyardHigh Shutter Speed
e.) people streaming in from the front doors
Low Shutter Speed
f.) the basketball booth where students are shooting basketballs at a hoop
Low Shutter Speed
Towards the end when there is no sun and has gotten dark enough that you can't see from one end of the courtyard to the other.

a.) a booth in the middle of the yard near the Tree

Low Shutter Speed

b.) a food booth outside under one of the big red awnings

Low Shutter Speed

c.) the Stars performance inside the gym

High Shutter Speed

d.) students dancing near the center of the courtyard

Low Shutter Speed

e.) people streaming in from the front doors

Low Shutter Speed

f.) the basketball booth where students are shooting basketballs at a hoop

Low Shutter Speed

2. List the three settings your camera has regarding setting shutter speed (these are found at #5 on the Shutter Speed website. Explain how each works - DO NOT COPY AND PASTE, use your own words.

Manual: The camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture for you. 
Aperture priority: You set the aperture and then the camera sets the shutter speed for you.
Shutter Priority: You set the shutter speed and then the aperture is set automatically.
ISO: