Unit 3: Blog Entry 2

 Question:
www.kodak.com
 (see tip #7 “Move it From the Middle”)

 Discuss how the rule of thirds is used in each photo.On your blog site, have examples of people, places, and things (three images of each), with the rule of thirds grid drawn over them.

Al Ojeda Photography

www.flickr.com

www.flickr.com

These 3 examples above are of people. Each image has a rule of thirds grid on them because the main focus isn't in the center but the left or right side.

Photo by Marie Coleman

www.photographytipvideos.com 

www.flickr.com

These are example of things or objects containing rule of thirds. They are rule of thirds because both sides of the images are uneven and are to the side.

www.flickr.com

www.photographymad.com

www.flickr.com

These examples above are of places. These are examples of rule of thirds because the composition is making an interesting dynamic angle towards the side of the images.

Unit 3: Blog Entry 1

Question: The challenge is to compose by controlling how the subject is seen and what emotions are felt by the viewer. This is done through composition—the relationship of the elements in an image with each other and with the frame. You know that good feeling you get when you snap a great shot? Well, just follow these guidelines, and you’ll start to see things differently through the viewfinder—and take great shots more often. Take a little time to compose each picture into the masterpiece it could be. Remember that you are trying to develop mastery in concept composition as well as in technique. [C2]



Visit the following sites and make notes in your blog about each topic. Include an image to illustrate what you are talking about. If one of your assignments from last year photos fits—then use that as your image. Cut and paste links to your browser or right-click to open: 
www.kodak.com...



Example of plain background
Photo found on untamedscience.com

1. Get down on their level
2. Use plain background
3. Use Flash Outdoors
4. Move in closer
5. Take some vertical pictures
6. Lock the focus
7. Move it From the middle
8. Know your flash range
9. Watch the light
10. Be a picture director

Example of using Flash Indoors
Photo found on www.popphoto.com

Example of getting down on their level
Photo founded www.animal-zone.com

Example of "Flash Range"
Photo founded on www.exposurebyjtalley.com

Example of "watching the light"
Found on www.miscellaneoushi.com

Example of "be a picture director"
Photo by Glow Imagery

Example of lock the focus
Photo found on flickr.com

Example of "move to from the middle" or "Rule of thirds"
Photo by: Theresa Husarik

Unit 2: Blog Entry 1

In your blog,

• Write the criteria from your presentation, along with the elements and principles of design
• Explain your criteria
• Define the elements & principles of Art and explain how they tie into your criteria
• Use examples that were used in the presentation as well as any new one's you can find to add to the discussion

The Principles of Design:                        

• balance                                                  
• Pattern
• Rhythm
• Contrast
• Unity
• Emphasis
• Movement

The Elements of Design:

• line
• shape
• form
• color
• space
• texture
• value

Answer: 

The criteria on why photography is art are: 

• self expression
• process of thought
• fine art
• modern art
• telling a story
• craftsmanship
• different aspects
• composition
• understanding of art

These are some of the main ideas of why photography is art because taking a picture is more than just clicking the button there is thoughts, angles, techniques, etc to a simple photograph. 

The Principles of Design:

Example of Balance
Photo found on www.johnchiappone.com

1.) Balance is an equal amount of distribution, stability.
2.) Pattern is a repeating design.
3.) Rhythm is a repeating pattern that has to do with movement.
4.) Contrast is the difference from something else.

Example of Emphasis
Photo found on blogs.egusd.net

5.) Unity is joining or coming together as a whole.
6.) Emphasis is importance or value given to something.
7.) Movement is physically changing position. 

Elements of Design:

1.) Line is mark or a band
2.) Shape is an outline of a figure

Example of texture
Photo found on www.digital-photo-secrets.com

3.) Form is a visible shape of something
4.) Color is the result of the way an object reflects
5.) Space is the free area or availability 

Example of Shape
www.digital-photo-secrets.com

6.) Texture is the consistency of a surface 
7.) Value is the importance or worth something has

Goals for Photo 5-6

• In your first blog entry, write about what you want to accomplish in Photo 5-6. Include at least one of your best works from Photo 3-4. Also write about the camera you are using and anything new you learned about it.

One of my best photos taken in Sedona, Az

• My goals for photo 5-6 are to improve as a photographer.  I would like to get out of my comfort zone and be a risk taker with my photos this year. I want to explore different areas of photography and just get the most out of this class. The camera I am using the Cannon rebel 3T. For the most part I know how to use it and its functions, but I learned more info about the histogram.