Digital Photo Survey I

Why did you take Digital Photo I?

I love photography and wanted a chance to learn how to use photoshop.

What were three things you enjoyed learning so far in Digital Photo I?
1. Photoshop
2. Different styles of photography
3. How to make your photographs look better

What has been your favorite project so far?
The all about me project was my favorite

What was your least favorite project so far?
I didn't really like the splatter portrait one

Are you interested in taking Digital Photo II?
Yes

Do you feel your skills in photography have improved during the semester?
Definitely 

If you could re-do one project, which one would it be and why?
The "Am I Talking to Myself" one. I kinda rushed it and I know I could've done a way better job.

Was Ms. Baron a professional, helpful, and knowledgeable teacher?
Yes

Is there a project/skill you would like to learn next semester?A more advanced way of morphing photos together to make them look extremely realistic

COMMENTS or COMPLAINTS?:

I love this class

Christmas Card

Architecture Photography

Chicago

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Mexico

Weekend Work #1 Close Up 08/21/2015

Architecture Photography

Moby

 I personally really love this picture because Los Angeles has been my dream home since I was 11. I really like how the black and white filter gives it more of an oldish vibe. The Rialto also looks so fancy and the buildings next to it look kinda old and worn out so its a nice contrast.

                                                                       

Randy Scott Slavin

This picture is amazing because not only does it capture a city skyline, but the clouds and rich blue sky. I love how the trees and plants were incorporated in it also because it provides balance.

   

Helene Binet

I enjoy this picture a lot because it reminds me of a picture I once took when I was traveling. The sky looks so pure and blue and the sun seems so beam down so gracefully. The line work on the top of what seems to be a building is so precise that it actually provides a type of comfort.

Movement Pictures

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Motion Blur

Capture Episode #1

Which photographer's work do you personally prefer? Platon or Dylan McDermott?

Platon.


Where does Dylan McDermott go to take the best photos and why is it so fantastic to photograph?

Not quit sure where he mentioned. He said he loved taking the picture of his daughters that one time in her school.


Platon says he does not think of himself as a photographer anymore. What does he say he is?

A storyteller.
Both Platon and Dylan McDermott talk about today's society and how it have been "robbed" by technology.

What has technology taken from us according to Platon? Do you agree with the statements they make about communication today? Why or why not?

It messed up our interaction with people. I agree because today people would rather text than actually see one another.

Describe a photo you saw in the episode that you felt was an exceptional photo.

The one with the man posing with a guitar after being brutally tortured. How he is presented as a victor instead of a victim.

Google Mirror Image

Animal Morph

Capture Ep. 2 Questions

Which photographer's work do you personally prefer? Helena Christensen or Mary Ellen Mark? 

I personally prefer Mary Ellen's work. No particular reason, I just liked her pictures a little bit better.


Do you think Helena Christensen's experience as a model in front of the camera had something to do with her success behind the camera? Explain

I think it did help out because having experience and background knowledge with photography can have even little improvements with someones skills. 


What did Mary Ellen Mark mean when she said, "camera companies don't want to know you anymore."

Not really sure what that meant 


Describe a photo you saw in the episode that you felt was an exceptional photo.

The one with the guy sweeping and smiling really big was my favorite. Like one of the ladies said, it was something you would probably never come across again. I love those type of pictures that you can really see and feel emotion behind it. 

Magazine Cover

Magazine Covers

Capture Episode #4 Questions

Do you agree with Kevin Bacon’s statement about how musicians are better photography subjects than actors?  Why?

Yes because actors can portray fake expression, which could make or break a quality photo but it looses meaning. On the other hand, musicians display real emotions and energy.

Which photographer’s work did you enjoy more?  Bob Gruen or Kevin Bacon?  Why?  What stands out to you?

I liked Bob Gruen's more because I feel like hes more experienced.

Describe a photo you saw in the episode that you felt was an exceptional photo. 

The one of Kevin staring out his hotel window while the sun was rising was a really nice one.

Why do you think Bob Gruen photographed the Clash and Green Day in the same location? 

Maybe he felt like the setting would be a great place to take photos in again.

Did you enjoy the episode?  Would you be interested in watching another episode in class?

I did enjoy it however I'm not a big fan of talk show type programs.

Texture & Questions

1.)  What are the 3 types of texture photography?

Detail, Drama and Information

2.) What two forms of contrast does texture take?

Tonal and Color contrast

3.)  What two categories do texture curves fall into?

Leading curves and non-leading curves

4.)  How can texture create mood?  What emotions do certain lines convey?

Makes images more dynamic and conveys scenes of action

5.)  How can you break a pattern in your photographs?

Certain object gets placed in a manner where it enhances the composition

Palm Tree Bark Texture

All About Me

Watermark & Questions

1.)  Are  you for or against adding watermarks to your images?

I'm for watermarks because I feel like if you work hard and take the time to perfect something yo did and you are proud of you should be credited for it. 

2.)  If someone took your photos & wouldn’t give you credit what would you do?

I feel like I'd only be mad if they purposely took my photo and used it to their own advantage. If not it would just bother me a little, but I'd be happy that someone liked my photo enough to pass it off as their own.

Critique

 

Tim, I like this picture but you could've angled the camera downwards a little more so that the bottom of the globe would of shown. & you should've told those people in the shot to move too bc they're ruining your pic im sure they would've understood :-)



On the otherhand, I really love this picture by Jade Blidy. I like the fact that the squares diagonal to each other are presented with cool colors while the other two are more warm. Also the camera on the piano keyboard is a great scene!




Enrico this makes no sense. Who just stands in the middle a school bathroom with a blank stare. And I've never seen anyone so happy to be throwing out something away. You could've been more creative. It looks kinda crooked too. Nice shirt tho.

Am I Talking To Myself

Save The Planet

         My social issue refers to global warming. This picture reflects the melting ice caps that are occurring because of it. It's honestly so sad to see this because we as humans are responsible for the majority of this damage. I hope that one day we realize how badly we're hurting our one and only home and that we start to make a change before it's too late.

Definitions

pixels: a minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed.
image resolution: Image resolution is the detail an image holds
megabyte: a unit of information equal to 2²⁰ bytes or, loosely, one million bytes.
megapixel:a unit of graphic resolution equivalent to one million or (strictly) 1,048,576 (2²⁰) pixels
gigabyte:a unit of information equal to one billion (10⁹) or, strictly, 2³⁰ bytes.
jpeg:a format for compressing image files
psd:the default format that Photoshop uses for saving data
white balance:the color balance on a digital camera
histogram:a diagram consisting of rectangles whose area is proportional to the frequency of a variable and whose width is equal to the class interval
aperture:a space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument, especially the variable opening by which light enters a camera.
shutter speed:the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light, also when a camera's shutter is open when taking a photograph
depth of field:amount of distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in acceptably sharp focus in a photograph
bitmap:mapping from some domain (for example, a range of integers) to bits, that is, values which are zero or one. It is also called a bit array or bitmap index
exposure:the state of being exposed to contact with something
watermarking:a pattern of bits inserted into a digital image, audio or video file that identifies the file's copyright information
optical zoom:allows you to zoom in (or out) on the subject in the LCD or viewfinder
digital zoom:One type of digital zoom simply "crops" the edges of the image
light meter:an instrument for measuring the intensity of light, used chiefly to show the correct exposure when taking a photograph
image stabilization:mechanism used in a still camera or video camera that stabilizes the recorded image by varying the optical path to the sensor
noise:mechanism used in a still camera or video camera that stabilizes the recorded image by varying the optical path to the sensor
lag time:the period of time between two closely related events
hot shoe:a socket on a camera with direct electrical contacts for an attached flashgun or other accessory
fisheye:a wide-angle lens with a field of vision covering up to 180°, the scale being reduced toward the edges
macro:short for macro lens
telephoto:a lens with a longer focal length than standard, giving a narrow field of view and a magnified image
wide angle:(of a lens) having a short focal length and hence a field covering a wide angle
DSLR:A digital single-lens reflex camera is a digital camera combining the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film

EXPLORE

3 Photos that Changed the World

This picture shows six Marines, raising the American flag and is used as a tribute to American heroism. It really shows the dedication a person can have for what they do and love. It is really breathtaking to see such a brave act. Although three of the six Marines were killed, they died with great pride. The whole nature of this picture is how strong we can all be together. It's a really inspirational photograph in my opinion.

Picture taken by Astronaut Bill Anders of planet Earth rising up over the moons horizon. This picture  changed the way we our planet and interpret its place in the galaxy. I really like this picture because it makes you realize that we actually live in an astonoshing place. The fact that we're mere humans compared to the massive wonder we call our home. Really makes me appreciate everything we have.

Photograph taken of sailor, sweeping up a nurse for a kiss after hearing that World War II had ended. Although I have no idea who these two people were, it makes me happy. I could only imagine the joy someone was feeling to have displayed such an action. It warms my heart knowing that in that moment this picture was snapped, this man had recieved the best news he could imagine. Crazy what that burst of exitment in someone can lead too. 

Nature

Quote

Kanye West

Ballons

Splatter Portrait #2

Levitation

Splatter Portrait

Mountain Beach Scene

Alien Planet

Beach

Lighting

Intro to Photoshop

1.)  What was Photoshop based off of in traditional photography?

Digital version of a dark room

2.)  Who were the two people that combined knowledge to create Photoshop?

Glenn and Thomas Knoll

3.)  What year was Photoshop 1.0 released?

1990 

4.)  What feature was added to Photoshop 2.0?

The path feature

5.)  When was the layers feature introduced and what are layers?

1996. MapS a series of commands to one command

6.)  When did the unification in the Photoshop interface happen?

2007

7.)  When did the lasso selection tool and the history feature appear?

1990

History of Photography

1.) When did photography begin?
Early 1830's
2.) What century was the camera obscura started?
11th Century
3.) Who recorded the first image that did not fade?
Joseph Nicephore Niepce
4.)  What company created cameras for the general public?
Kodak
5.)  What did Henri-Cartier Bresson begin to use in 1930?
Small 35mm cameras
6.) What did Model 95 develop?
Secret chemical process
7.)  What instant film camera was inexpensive for the public to buy and use?
Polaroid
8.)  When and by what company was the first digital camera produced?
1991. Kodak.
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Types Of Photography

                                                                             Fashion

                                                                              Fine Art

                                                                       
                                                                          Landscape

                                                                         Lifestyle

                                                                          Macro

                                                                           Nature

                                                                     Photojournalism

                                                                           Portrait

                                                                        Architecture

                                                                             Street

                                                                             Travel

                                                                            Vernacular