1. Who am I trying to appeal to?
2. Make sure there is enough information so the reader knows what the magazine is about.
3. Make sure the information is understandable and quick to read.
4. Try to make the cover stand out from the rest.
5. Make the cover grasp the reader's attention, interest them.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Self Portrait and Portraits PART 1
"Framing is a technique where by you draw attention to one element of an image by framing it with another element of the image."
"The settings in which you make pictures of people are important because they add to the viewer's understanding of your subject. The room in which a person lives or works, their house, the city street they walk, the place in which they seek relaxation—whatever it is, the setting provides information about people and tells us something about their lives. Seek balance between subject and environment. Include enough of the setting to aid your image, but not so much that the subject is lost in it."
"Wherever you are with your camera, always be on the lookout for those moments when a person's character shines though. If you have a formal portrait session with someone, make some frames of him while he straightens his tie or while she brushes her hair before the formal sitting. Walk back to the car with her and shoot her on the street. If you are on a spring picnic with the family, look for that moment of bliss when your wife leans back, sated, to enjoy the caress of the warm sun. If you're on the street, look for the impatient expression on a pedestrian's face as he waits for the light to change. Always be on the lookout for the telling moment. Every person has a story, and every picture should tell part of that story."
I liked this photo because the environment around the man seemed to be an extension of his personality.
I liked this photo because the background adds on to the photo instead of distracting viewers.
I liked this photo because it seems slightly mysterious while also showing one defined emotion.
I liked this photo because even though you see the camera and can know it is a photo, it still seems like your standing right in front of him.
I liked this photo because the child is so relaxed and couldn't care less about the camera.
I liked this photo because it displays so much emotion.
"The settings in which you make pictures of people are important because they add to the viewer's understanding of your subject. The room in which a person lives or works, their house, the city street they walk, the place in which they seek relaxation—whatever it is, the setting provides information about people and tells us something about their lives. Seek balance between subject and environment. Include enough of the setting to aid your image, but not so much that the subject is lost in it."
"Wherever you are with your camera, always be on the lookout for those moments when a person's character shines though. If you have a formal portrait session with someone, make some frames of him while he straightens his tie or while she brushes her hair before the formal sitting. Walk back to the car with her and shoot her on the street. If you are on a spring picnic with the family, look for that moment of bliss when your wife leans back, sated, to enjoy the caress of the warm sun. If you're on the street, look for the impatient expression on a pedestrian's face as he waits for the light to change. Always be on the lookout for the telling moment. Every person has a story, and every picture should tell part of that story."
I liked this photo because the environment around the man seemed to be an extension of his personality.
I liked this photo because the background adds on to the photo instead of distracting viewers.
I liked this photo because it seems slightly mysterious while also showing one defined emotion.
I liked this photo because even though you see the camera and can know it is a photo, it still seems like your standing right in front of him.
I liked this photo because the child is so relaxed and couldn't care less about the camera.
I liked this photo because it displays so much emotion.
Love and Loss
1. As I started with the first image I felt happy, however, as I continued down it became much sadder and a growing sensation of fear occurred. I began to worry for what would happen in the end.
2. The comment is very true, these pictures are of them and things they have done and experienced, however, this is not everything that they have done and experienced.
3. I'm not sure, most likely I could do some and not others. If an image was too sad for me to take than obviously I wouldn't take it, but if the image caused some emotion then I probably could.
4. If I were to write Angelo a letter I would thank him for taking these photos and showing their journey. I would write about how powerful the images are by themselves and how they become even more amazing together. Lastly, I'd state that I was very sorry that he and his wife had to go through all of that.
2. The comment is very true, these pictures are of them and things they have done and experienced, however, this is not everything that they have done and experienced.
3. I'm not sure, most likely I could do some and not others. If an image was too sad for me to take than obviously I wouldn't take it, but if the image caused some emotion then I probably could.
4. If I were to write Angelo a letter I would thank him for taking these photos and showing their journey. I would write about how powerful the images are by themselves and how they become even more amazing together. Lastly, I'd state that I was very sorry that he and his wife had to go through all of that.
Monday, November 9, 2015
American Soldier - Photos Make the Story
a. The 2nd photo I thought was the most powerful. It showed a drastic change in this person's life, even without background knowledge you can tell that he is concerned and doesn't know what's going to happen.
b. Set 1- At Home- Image 1 to image 4
Set 2- Basic Training- Image 5 to image 15
Set 3- In Iraq- Image 16 to image 27
c. I think the most powerful set of images was Set 2. It displayed emotion in each photo, you could tell he was scared, and towards the beginning, lonely in each of the photos.
d. The images show you how parts of his life where he becomes scared and confused to where he becomes stronger and confident.
e. Present Tense
f. It enhances the photos by giving just enough information for you to get an idea of what's going on and understand or connect more with the photo.
g. Ian Fisher had to prepare to leave his family and friends to go to basic training for the army. As he arrives at basic training he hurts his back, foot, and then his ankle which results to him taking medication. He goes off to Iraq and works as a quick-reaction force member for a while and helps in some other ways as well.
b. Set 1- At Home- Image 1 to image 4
Set 2- Basic Training- Image 5 to image 15
Set 3- In Iraq- Image 16 to image 27
c. I think the most powerful set of images was Set 2. It displayed emotion in each photo, you could tell he was scared, and towards the beginning, lonely in each of the photos.
d. The images show you how parts of his life where he becomes scared and confused to where he becomes stronger and confident.
e. Present Tense
f. It enhances the photos by giving just enough information for you to get an idea of what's going on and understand or connect more with the photo.
g. Ian Fisher had to prepare to leave his family and friends to go to basic training for the army. As he arrives at basic training he hurts his back, foot, and then his ankle which results to him taking medication. He goes off to Iraq and works as a quick-reaction force member for a while and helps in some other ways as well.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Rule of Photography Part 2
Rule of Thirds
Balancing Elements
Leading Lines
Symmetry
Viewpoint
Background
Create Depth
Framing
Cropping
Merger
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Africa and Abandoned Theme Parks
Africa
1. The photos of the animals were stunning. They conveyed so much emotion without color or facial expressions. Nick Brandt is an amazing photographer and person, showing people the beauty that is disappearing due to us.
1. The photos of the animals were stunning. They conveyed so much emotion without color or facial expressions. Nick Brandt is an amazing photographer and person, showing people the beauty that is disappearing due to us.
I liked this photo because of the interesting setup, he could of taken the photo at another angle to make it obvious that there are two separate lions next to each other. Though he instead took a more risky angle of a nearly straight on. I like this angle more than what I think other angles would look like.
Rules:
Rule of Thirds; the subject (the lion who is sitting closest to the camera's face) is not centered nor off at the edge.
Nick Brandt uses a Pentax 67II with two fixed lenses, this is because he wanted to use film instead of digital and he liked the waist level viewfinder.
He took these photos because he wanted to express his love for East Africa and the animals in it.
He wanted to raise awareness for the dying animals of East Africa.
"There is something profoundly iconic, mythological even, about the animals of East and southern Africa."
Theme Park
Glen Echo Amusement Park in Maryland looks like a good place to take photos. I think this place would be good because it looks like it has some cool things t use as the subject for the photos. I like how it's abandoned but it doesn't give me the same creepy feel as the other locations.
- Candy shop
- Art supply store
- Bowling Alley
- Hospital
- Junkyard
A candy shop is a bright, colorful place. It would be good for happy, energetic feeling photos. I think the many shapes, colors, sizes would be great for variety in the photos.
At this location not much in terms of equipment is needed, a tripod and a camera and you can take some photos. I don't think you'd have to worry about laws as long as you actually have permission to shoot in the store. Not much money is needed for this, unless you have a sweet tooth.
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