Thursday, February 24, 2011

Adding Variety

1. Describe one technique listed that you already use. Give me a specific example. I PLAY WITH THE FLASH on my camera every time i use it.

2. Describe two techniques you hadn’t thought of using before. I never thought of using move your subject around, and avoid the group shot blink.

3. Which technique listed will you try to use next time we take photos? Next time I would try to use move your subject around, and experiment with different 'modes'.

4. Why should you move around your subject? You should move your subject so you can get different point of views.


6. What is the one last tip, and how does it help you become a better photographer?

1. Describe in your own words what a “snap happy photographer” is. A "snap happy photographer" is a photographer that takes random pictures.

2. Describe in your own words what an “over planner” is. A "over planner" is a photographer that does a lot of planning/examples before taking pictures.

3. Explain why you are either a snap happy photographer, or an over planner. Give one specific example of how you work. Im a "over planner" because i always have to think before I take any shots, I have to make sure everything is right.

4. What are 2 questions listed in the article that you can use to help plan your photos better? What is the mood of the moment? & What is the subject of this photo?

5. Why can taking too much time kill a creative moment? Because by time your ready to take it its going to be over.

6. Why is it important to ask yourself questions as you take photos? Because you want to know what your taking a picture of and why.

Daily Response

I see a dead girl in middle of the street, next to a puddle. I see the colors of white, blue, black, gray, and navy blue. Expressive words: HEAVENLY, IMAGINARY, UNREAL, MISLEADING, DECEIT. The meaning of this image is a girl alive but dead inside. This image uses Rules of Composition because of simplicity it has clean uncomplicated backgrounds.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Daily Response

I see a women hands at a table, she spilled her breakfast. I see the colors of brown, tan, white,red, and black. Expressive words are: WEARY, EXUASTATED, MESSY, CARELESS, AND CONFUSED. The meaning of this image is a women tired, eating breakfast, and rushing. This image uses one of the Rules of Composition because of simplicity it has clean, uncomplicated backgrounds.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Daily Response

I see a man running down a path with a sheet that looks like a street. I see the colors of green, white, gray, brown, and black. Expressive words are: FALSE, SUSPICIOUS, CREATIVE, QUEER, ARTIFICIAL. The meaning of this image is a man making a false street that looks almost real. This image uses the Rules of Composition simplicity by it's clean, uncomplicated backgrounds.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Quiz # 7


Small DOF- the smaller the format size, the less a lens will need to be captured. Large DOF- the larger the format size, the longer a lens will need to be captured. Exposure- the amount of light allowed to fall on a photo during the process of taking a photograph. Emphasis- special forcefulness of expression that gives importance of something singled out.

Daily Response

I see a man sitting at kitchen table. I see the colors of gray, black, and white. DEPRESSION, BLEAKNESS, GLOOM, CONFUSED, and MISERY. The meaning of this image is a man in deep depression and sadness. This image uses one of the Rules of Composition by its clean, uncomplicated backgrounds.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Daily Response

I see a whole bunch of kids raising both hands up and a man is in the middle of them. I see the colors of green, white, black, red, blue, brown,and gray. Five expressive words are: GREATNESS, TALKING, LESS FORTUNATE, AGREEMENT,and UNION. I think the meaning of this image is a less fortunate country with a upcoming program for kids. The man seems pleased. This image uses one of the Rules of Composition which is the third rules of 3rds, because the it can be a money shot.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Daily Response

I see three little kids playing around a brick wall. I see the colors of blue, white, tan, gray, yellow and black. Playful, Spirited, Trashy, Adventurous, Good- Natured. The meaning of this image is three kids playing, having a good time. This image uses one of the Rules of Composition by it's clear focus on point of interest.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Daily Response

I see a little girl surrounded by plants picking string beans. I see the colors of green, blue, white, tan, and black. Pretty, Sweet, Lovely, Working, and Innocent. I think the meaning of this image is a little country girl picking string beans for her mother. This image uses one of the Rules of Composition by using the rule of 3rds.