Headshots

• Subject: I think the subject looks mysterious in a way where it will leave the audience wondering what is she thinking about .
• Content: I think it conveys emotion in a mysterious way .
• Light: i think the hair and the background balance the light really well , and i don't see a lot of shadows in the face.
• Composition: It has balance because is A- Symmetrical and Simplicity because there is not a lot going on . 

• Subject: I think the subjects looks Captivating  because of the smile in the face .
•  Content:  It provides an image of happiness in a way that will make the audience think she is really happy .
• Light: The lighting is good overall but there is a bit of shininess on the face .
• Composition : Balance in the way the picture is set up and simplicity in the face .

• Subject: The subject looks interesting by the way the subject is posing and the emotion in the face .
• Content: There is a feel of a mix emotion between happiness and a mystery in the look of the eyes .
• Light: The face could of had a bit of less light since its a bit shiny but overall the lighting is clear and natural .
• Composition: Balance and simplicity in the way the subject is in the picture .

Using Wireless Sync And Remotesss

1. How many PocketWizards do you need to fire a flash remotely?
 You need 1 PocketWizard

2. How does a PocketWizard transmit a signal?
  By attaching one plusX to the camera another PlusX to a  remote flash using a cable and setting both radios sot the same channel .

3. How many channels are available on a PlusX transmitter?
 it has 10 channels

4. How can you tell if a signal has been sent or received?
The red trigger light turns solid Red

5. What do you need to remotely trigger your camera to take a photo?
 A camera , 2 pocket wizards and the cords to connect the pocket wizard to the camera .

Head Shot Plan

How many light sources are you going to use (including any reflectors)? Be specific.      I will use at least 2 studio lights 1 for each sideWill you use constant lights or strobes (flashes) or both?  I will use both lights    How many PocketWizards will you need?    I will need 3 PocketWizardsHow are you going to create a "catch light?" I will be creating catch light by using the studio lights
What lens will you use? Why? Be specific. I will be using the normal lens because I'm shooting a head shot and i feel that the normal lens will help take the picture better.

Normal Composition

Rhythm / Repetition SS: 1/320 ISO: 1600 F/ : 9.0

   Rhythm / Repetition

SS: 1/320

ISO: 1600

F/ : 9.0

Leading Lines

SS: 1/320 ISO: 1600  F/ : 13

SS: 1/320

ISO: 1600 

F/ : 13

                S- Curves

SS: 1/320 ISO: 1600 F/ : 18

 

SS: 1/320

ISO: 1600

F/ : 18

Balance

SS: 320 ISO: 3200 F/ : 25

SS: 320

ISO: 3200

F/ : 25

Light As The Subject

SS: 1/320 ISO: 1600 F/ : 29

SS: 1/320

ISO: 1600

F/ : 29

Frame In A Frame

SS: 1/400 ISO: 3200 F/ : 16

SS: 1/400

ISO: 3200

F/ : 16

Circular Composition SS: 1/320 ISO: 1600 F/ : 16

   Circular Composition

SS: 1/320

ISO: 1600

F/ : 16

Contrast Of Content SS: 1/250 ISO: 3200 F/ : 11

          Contrast Of Content

SS: 1/250

ISO: 3200

F/ : 11

Vertical Lines

SS: 1/250 ISO: 3200 F/ : 11

SS: 1/250

ISO: 3200

F/ : 11

Rule Of Thirds SS: 1/320 ISO: 1600 F/ : 22

       Rule Of Thirds

SS: 1/320

ISO: 1600

F/ : 22

Assignment 4 / Composition & Close - Up

 Close - Up

Rhythm/ Repetition

SS: 1/100
ISO: 1600
F/ : 11

FRAME IN A FRAME

SS: 1/250
ISO: 3200
F/ : 5.6

Rule Of Thirds

SS: 1/400
ISO: 3200
F/ : 7.1

Circular Composition

SS: 1/500
ISO: 1600
F/ : 8.0

Leading Lines

SS: 1/320
ISO: 3200
F/ : 6.3

Balance

SS: 1/640
ISO:3200
F/ : 9.0

Contrast Of Content

SS: 1/400
ISO: 3200
F/ : 4.5

                                                 S-curves                            

SS: 1200
ISO:  3200
F/ :  14

Vertical Lines

SS: 1/100
ISO: 1600
F/ : 11

Light As The subject

SS: 1/320
ISO:  1600
F/ : 16

Macro Examples ....

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Rule Of Thirds

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Leading Lines

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S-Curves

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Balance 

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Light As The Subject

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Circular Composition

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Rhythm/ Composition 

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Perspective 

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Contrast Of Content 

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Frame In A Frame 

Watermark Practice

Motion

General  Movement

Picture (1)
SS: 1/1200
F/: 12
ISO: 3200

Picture (2)
SS: 1/200
F/: 10
ISO: 3200

Picture (3)
SS:  1/20
F/: 22
ISO: 800

Moving Across 

Picture (1)
SS:  1/160
F/: 8.0
ISO: 200

Picture (2)
SS:  1/1250
F/: 3.5
ISO: 100

Picture (3)
SS: 1/1250
F/: 5.6
ISO: 100

Moving Toward 

Picture (1)
SS: 1/50
F/: 14
ISO: 200

Picture (2)
SS:  1/50
F/: 12
ISO: 200

Picture (3)
SS: 1/2500
F/: 11
ISO: 1600

Panning 

Picture (1)
SS: 1/20
F/: 29
ISO: 100

Picture (2)
SS: 1/20
F/: 14
ISO: 200

Picture (3)
SS: 1/20
F/: 22
ISO: 100

         

" Still Life "

Front Object

Wide

Middle

Small

 Middle Object -

Small

Wide

Middle

Far Object -

Middle

Wide

Small

"Stock Photography and Legal Issues."

1. What is a model release? Why do you need one?  A model release is a basically a document that has information about the photography and it is important to have one just in case something goes wrong . 

2. Why should you keyword your photos?   You should keyword your photos because they are your property and no one should use them with out your permission .

3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with band names or logos? You have to be careful when shooting images with brand names or logos because they can sue you .

4. Why should you save space?You should save space because you might want to type something around the photo .

5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?Because they are free images and you can use them for any purpose anywhere 

6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images? Because others may use the same photo and use it their ways .

7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?Everyone is trying to pick the best photo so they might all have the same image.

8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography   Royalty free images are images that no one owns , & ones that don't have a name. Rights Managed images are images that have an owner and can't be use by others unless with permission .

9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it? A legal issue that i never knew about would be when you take a picture of a person and you post it and the person sees you they can sued you for it.

10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you? it is interesting because a person just thinks that nothing happens if you take a picture of someone else but in reality that person might not like it and he/ she can sued the photographer .

"Still Life Preview"

STEP 2 :
1. Review the painting example and provide a list of three items that were often seen in painted still life artwork.
- Flowers
-  Fruits
- Water

2. In your own words, write a paragraph that explains what factors the photographer must consider when doing still life photography.
  - The photographer should keep in mind the lighting , Background and the composition.

3. Why is the Aperture Priority mode on the camera helpful when doing still life photography?
So the photographer can be able to focus on the object or the background better.


4. Why is a small aperture sometimes beneficial for still life photography?
    Because you are able to blur out the background .
STEP 3 :
1. Find an example of Stock Photography that interests you and post it to your blog.
 

2. What is an example of Stock Photography that you could take at your home or in Austin?
        one example would be nature , there is flowers all around my house and Austin .
3. Who is interested in buying stock photography?
 Magazines , Websites , Educational purposes & advertisement .
4. Why should commercial photographers consider shooting stock photography?
 Because you are able to make money out of it and you get to learn more about how to shoot .
STEP 4 :
1. What are some objects that you have that you could arrange for a Still Life shoot?
 Fruit , flowers , Jewelry
2. What backdrop/background could you use to enhance the emphasis on subject or contribute to setting the scene of the photograph?
i could use a solid color background or a nice colorful background and just blur it out .
3. What kind of feeling are you trying to evoke by grouping these objects and background together?
 I kind of want to evoke a romantic , simple feeling .

Lightroom Practice

RAW and JPEG

PART 1

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

•  Have all original data and are able to edit and manipulate more .
• Brighten Photos 

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 

•  More Data , Sports 
• Frame rate (FPS) is slower

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

• easy for sharing online and printing 

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file:

•  Less Color 
• Every time you change something it looses its data

PART 2 

1. Write your own one sentence definition of what a JPEG file is.

•     is a way of compressing images in a file

2. Write your own one sentence definition of what a RAW file is.

• It captures all the images data

PART 3 

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera?

•   it captures all the data and retains all the information without compressing it, preserving all the information in all the pixels within the image

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?
   it lets you edit with white balance,contrast, highlights, shadows, colours and saturation

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

   not every digital camera has the option to shoot in RAW format
 RAW files are significantly larger than JPEG files ,  also important to be aware that you can convert RAW images to JPEG, but you can’t convert the other way.

4.Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?
  You need to know that shooting in file is not going to make your average picture a great photo , you have to do the shooting work yourself .
   

PART 4 

1. Make a list of three occasions it would be better to shoot in RAW.
   You would shoot in RAW when your taking pictures of landscape, when you want to manipulate the image , Billboards

2. Make a list of three occasions it would be better to shoot in JPEG.
  News Paper , Magazines , and pictures that you upload online .

Sunny 16

                                 

Shot 1

Lighting Pattern: Front Lighting Sunny 16

Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny

ISO: 100

F/Stop: F16

Shutter Speed: 1/125

Shot 2
Lighting Pattern: Front Lighting Exposure 1
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250

Shot 3
Lighting Pattern: Front Lighting Exposure 2
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F22
Shutter Speed: 1/60

Shot 4
Lighting Pattern: Front Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F14
Shutter Speed: 1/80

Shot 5
Lighting Pattern: Side Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F16
Shutter Speed: 1/125

Shot 6
Lighting Pattern: Side Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250

Shot 7

Lighting Pattern: Side Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F22
Shutter Speed: 1/60

Shot 8
Lighting Pattern: Side Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F13
Shutter Speed: 1/100

Shot 9
Lighting Pattern: Back Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F16
Shutter Speed: 1/125

  

Shot 10
Lighting Pattern:  Back Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250

Shot 11
Lighting Pattern: Back Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F22
Shutter Speed: 1/60

Shot 12
Lighting Pattern: Back Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 100
F/Stop: F16
Shutter Speed: 1/40

Shot 13
Lighting Pattern: Dark Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 400
F/Stop: F16
Shutter Speed: 1/125

Shot 14
Lighting Pattern: Dark Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 400
F/Stop: F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250

Shot 15

Lighting pattern ; Dark lighting sunny 16 

Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny

ISO: 400

F/Stop: F22

Shutter Speed: 1/60

Shot 16

Lighting pattern ; Dark lighting sunny 16 

Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny
ISO: 400
F/Stop: F22
Shutter Speed: 1/80