Photo Shoot Review 2015

Kaitlyn Manire's Blog:
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Which photo do you like best? Why?

My favorite photo from her blog was the connected photo that was black and white, because it seemed simple and yet it had a deeper meaning that I could find, that the two subjects are supporting each other, physically and spiritually.

Which is your least favorite image? Why?

My least favorite image was the "8" photo, because it seemed cliched and I think she may have run out of things to take for 8. But I am guilty of that as well,so I can't talk. 


Overall, make two positive statements about their pictures.

Her pictures exhibit understanding  for the material in a way more than the average student would. The pictures are the majority of the time of a high quality than normally seen from people from her experience.

Overall, what is one area that this person could improve upon in your opinion.

I have only compliments for her pictures, and I do not see an area that she could improve upon.  

Which prompt do you think they did the best portraying, from your perspective?

The best photo that portrayed the prompt was in my opinion the "Connected" photo because it can be interpreted multiple different ways. Photos with multiple interpretations are in my opinion the best because it leaves the interpretation up to the viewer, something that few photographers have the ability to do.  


 Which prompt do you think they did the least successfully portray, from your perspective?

The least successful portrayal of the content was the "8" photo, because it is an overused cliche, using cell phones in images, and unless they are used in a unique way, they should be, in my opinion, be avoided as props in a photograph.

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January Photo Shoot

Horizontal 6*4 res 240 "Yummy"

Horizontal 7*5 res 180 "Connected"

Horizontal B&W 6*4 res 72 "8"

Vertical 8*10 res 300 "Footprint"

This was one of my photos because it represents people fighting for what they believe in, and that is a fundamental core of humanity, belief in oneself, and the determination so see your goal completed.

This was one of my photos because the man's hand symbolizes his truffle to survive, and with it the rest of people people living all over the world living in unfair conditions.

This symbolizes to me the power that nature still has over us, for we have come from nature and nature will always be our master.

1. The best song of 2014 for me was "Centuries", by Fall Out Boy, because it was about how our actions will stick around, and anything we do will affect the world in unforeseen ways. 

2. The best movie of 2014 was BY FAR "Interstellar" by Christopher Nolan. It was about how the Earth will eventually become inhabitable so NASA sends an aging pilot and crew through a journey across the universe to find a habitable planet. It is about how we as humans are designed to survive, and designed to adapt. It pushes the understanding of what we know as right and wrong. This is truly an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

3. The most important news story of 2014 was the Ferguson protests and inappropriate police response.  The gross display by the police of Ferguson and similar one by the NYPD is a sign that the police forces of America are not in the right place. The overuse of force and crack down on First Amendment rights are a sign that more and more, this country is turning into a non-free state.

4.  The most important person of 2014 was Barack Obama, because he stopped what would have been a broader conflict in the Russian theater, and he responded to the Ebola and Ferguson crisis with the determination and grace that a leader of the United States should have. No Person could claim a better feat than that, and he is perhaps the best president of the United States.

5. The most important entertainment story for me was when Robin Willaims committed suicide, not because he was especially important to me but that he committed suicide. o person should have to feel unwanted or unloved, and it is especially sad when someone who has so much feels this way.

1. I will remember my trip to London with eh band because I got so close to many of my friends, and since I am going to spend the next 4 years of my life with them, it is what I should do 

2. My resolution for 2015 is to not eat Takis anymore because they are VERY BAD for my health. Like, they are literally crap.

3. I am looking forward to not being a Freshman anymore! I really don't like being the youngest, and that really sucks.

Final Exam Extra Credit

1. The man was trying to break up a fight caused by some other people, and he was pushed accidentally onto the sides of the track. The photographer was nearby, and took a picture so that the flash might warn the train driver(but really?).

2. The photographer said he tok the photo because he thought the flash would warn the train driver, which doesn't make any sense at all.

3. No, because he could have at least tried to help the man. Even if he didn't succeed, he would go home knowing that he tried. But instead, he just stood by and "documented" the event, as if it needed documenting.

4. No, probably not. He should have gone and helped the man, and he should have not been taking a picture. At least like wave your arms and yell at the train driver or something. No, this photographer is in the wrong here.

5. I understand why they decided to run it. It doesn't make running it the right thing to do, but I understand why. I probably agree with running it, because even though it was horrible, it was kinda his job, and even though the guy died, they had a perfectly good photo that they should use.

6. Even though photographers are supposed to document how life is, they are also a part of it. If they see something wrong, they should do something about it. That's called morality, and it's an evolutionary trait for a reason.

7. Photographers are part of the world, even though they are displayed as not. It is not ethical to involve him/herself in the hoots UNLESS, like in the situation here, the photographers is perhaps one of the only people who can make a positive change to an others negative situation.

8. Yes, however, if a photographer is the ONLY person who can make a positive change than the photographer should do that. It is morally unacceptable to stand by and watch these sort of things be committed, and photographers should look out for other people as well.

9. The photographer should not have just stood there and taken a picture, the photographer should have gotten involved, because a human life was about to end AND the photographer could have a positive outcome to the situation. It is in no way acceptable to stand by like you are superior to other people, and using the camera as an excuse is morally wrong.

Final Review

1.

Margret Thatcher, lady Prime Minister, pictured on the left, is next to the traditional "Dress Tree", in her honor positioned at the White House. She died in the early 1990's, where then president Clinton presided over international affairs, and ordered that a picture be positioned on the wall.

Richard Lindt, PFC, on the bus in Khandahar Province, Iraq. His battalion was redeployed after the 3rd WTC attacks in 2010, which prompted President Obama to declare war against the United Arab Islamic Nations.

2.

1. Rule of thirds
The main focus of the image should be along the outside corner, if the image is divided into thirds.

2. Balancing Elements

The image should appear balanced by placing objects to one side or another.

3. Leading Lines

The lines should lead along parallel or intersecting path so that it appears a vertigo component.

4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)

There should be easily noticeable patterns in the image, be it on material, or objects themselves.

5. Viewpoint

The viewpoint should be an element necessary to determine the subject and purpose of the photo, it should be a necessary component.

6. Background

There should be an apparent background, but it should not interfere with the subject of the image.

7. Create depth

There should be depth to the image, with blurs or size comparison. 

8. Framing

There should be a noticeable "frame" or objects or lines surrounding the main subject of the image.

9. Cropping

Cropping should not change the meaning of the image, nor should it be neglected. There should be just enough, but it should not change the message of the image.

10. Mergers and avoiding them

Mergers, or where an object seams to continue along with another object, should be avoided so that the focus can be on the main subject.

3.

Aperture: the opening, similar to the iris in a human eye, that affects focus and depth of field in an image.

Shutter Speed: the speed at which the shutter, or the eyelid, closes and bloke light, and opens and lets light in.

ISO: the sensitivity of the light sensor to light, affecting the brightness and grainy quality of the image. 

4.Any manipulation of an image to change the message or meaning is unethical in any resolve. Any change to the image should not change the expression, the meaning, or the message portrayed in the image.

5. Environmental: type where people are situated in a setting where they would naturally be, or where they would frequent.

Self: reflecting on oneself, where the photographer is the subject of the image, and reflects on the current situation or state of mind of the photographer, while sometimes portraying a meaning or message. 

Casual: where the subject is not positioned in a natural or artificial setting, but where the subject is featured in a setting where you may find anyone, where the viewer can relate.

6.

Exposure: the amount of light apparent in the image

Depth of Field: where objects closer to the person are larger than objects farther away.

Focal Length: the angel of view, where it determines the magnification and wide angle

7.

Early: These magazines where predominantly like books, they where not with many pictures if any, and there where few generic images associated with them.

Poster: Individual pictures where chosen, and printed, and Little or no get was used. It was still more like a book, but magazines had established themselves as a news and entertainment source.

Married to Type: Text now features a predominant role in the magazine cover, images are widely used in the magazine, there is clear branding, and the main focus is split between the text and image.

Forrest of Words: Text now is the most important part of the magazine cover, and text is the only clearly discernible thing, the images take a back seat, and the text is now in a front seat role. 

Magazine Cover

Portraits