Famous Photographer Research and Photo Remake

Photographer: Ansel Adams

Title: Road, Nevada Desert

Date: 1960

1.) Both photos are landscape photo and they covered a road.

2.) The roads are empty and nothing on them.
3.) Both are black and white photography.
4.) They covered the sky background.
5.) The sky is cloudy.
6.) The roads are narrow and long.
7.) Both are not have a lot of light and didn't use a flashlight so they are little dark.
8.) They were taken by a vertical side.
9.) Both are covered only a little side of the road.
10.) Both were using the vanishing point of the principles of composition.
11.) Both middleground are almost black and the darkest.
12.) Both background are the brightest part of the pictures.
13.) Both were taken by the straight angle.

Portraiture

Define Portraiture
A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant.
Define Posed photography
A type of photograpahy that assume a particular attitude or stance.
Research tips on how to capture a posed photo of a single subject. List 5-10 tips in your blog.  

1. Choose the right lens
2. Focus on the eyes
3. Be aware of your light
4. Choose the right aperture
5. Be careful with cropping
6. Look for sources of light
7. Direct your model

How can you tell the photo is posed? 
The subject is looking at the camera.
What is the person wearing?  
He is wearing T-shirt.
Are they sitting, standing, laying, etc?  On what?
The picture doesn't cover.
What is in the background?  Was depth of field used?
The background is blurry because It used depth of field. It focus on subject.
What Principles of Photography did the photographer embrace to create a successful posed single subject photo?  
The photographer focused on his eyes that is the subject. 
Research tips on how to capture a posed photo of a group of people (2 or more people). List 5-10 tips in your blog.  

1. Prepare
2. Location
3. Take Multiple Shots
4. Get in Close
5. Pose the group
6. Timing Your Shoot Well
7. Think about Light

How can you tell the photo is posed?  
All of the girls in this photo are looking at the camera and they are smile.
How many people are in the group?  What are they wearing?  
5 people, They are wearing ballet clothing.
Are they sitting, standing, laying, combination,etc?  On what?
They are sitting on the ground.
What is in the background?  Was depth of field used?
The ballet classes. It used depth of field by focus on the girls.
What Principles of Photography did the photographer embrace to create a successful posed group photo?  
They set by close to each other. They are looking at the camera. The light is toward the girls. They seem prepare before the photographer shot the photo.

Define CANDID photography
A candid photograph is a photograph captured without creating a posed appearance. 
Research tips on how to capture a CANDID photo of a single subject. List 5-10 tips in your blog.  

1. Lose the Flash
2. Carry your Camera Everywhere
3. Be Patient
4. Use a Telephoto Lens
5. Shoot from the Hip
6. Keep Quiet and Blend in
7. Move Around you Subjects
8. Shoot in Burst Mode

How can you tell the photo is CANDID?  

Because she is not a posed when the photographer shot this photo.

What is the person wearing?  

The red coat.

Are they sitting, standing, laying, etc?  On what?

She is standing on the street.

What is in the background?  Was depth of field used?

The street is a background. It used depth of field.

What Principles of Photography did the photographer embrace to create a successful CANDID single subject photo?  

The photographer focused on the subject and be patient. He shot from the hip without flash.

Research tips on how to capture a CANDID photo of a group of people (2 or more people). List 5-10 tips in your blog.  

1. Take your Camera Everywhere
2. Use a Long Zoom
3. Kill the Flash
4. Shoot lots
5. Position Yourself strategically
6. Photograph People Doing things
7. Photograph People with People
8. Mix up your Perspective

How can you tell the photo is CANDID?  

They are not posed and look nature.

How many people are in the group?  What are they wearing?  

4 people. Girls are wearing shirt and skirt. Boys are wearing shirt and trousers.

Are they sitting, standing, laying, combination,etc?  On what?

They are standing and walking on the yard.

What is in the background?  Was depth of field used?

The tree in yard. It didn't use depth of field.

What Principles of Photography did the photographer embrace to create a successful CANDID group photo?  

The photographer shot this photo without using flash. It looks nature and they didn't posed. It showed action and people.

Posed Single Subject:
​How can I tell the photo is posed?
The subject looks at my camera.  
Who will be your subject? What kind of clothing will the person be wearing?  
My friend. She will wear coat.
Will they be sitting, standing, laying, etc?  On what?
Standing on the ground.
What will be in the background?  Will depth of field be used?
A road or the yard. It won't use depth of field.
What Principles of Photography will you embrace to create a successful posed single subject photo?  
I will shot toward the subject and focus on her eyes with direct to sources of light.
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Posed Group:
How can I tell the photo is posed?  
Everybody in the group look at the camera.
Who will be in the group?  What kind of clothing will they be wearing?  
Friends. They will dress up.
Will they be sitting, standing, laying, combination,etc?  On what?
They will standing or sitting on the ground.
What will be in the background?  Will depth of field be used?
Furniture inside a house. It won't use depth of field.
What Principles of Photography will you embrace to create a successful posed group photo?  
They will be a same posed and have enough light. They will look at the camera.

Candid Single Subject:
How can I tell the photo is candid?  
It will look nature and no posed.
Who will be your subject? What kind of clothing will the person be wearing?
Friend. She will wear coat.
Will they be sitting, standing, laying, etc?  On what?
She will moving or doing something on the ground.
What will be in the background?  Will depth of field be used?
The yard or somewhere outdoor. It won't use depth of field.
What Principles of Photography will you embrace to create a successful candid single subject photo?  
I will focused on the subject and be patient. I will shoot photo without flash and look nature.

Candid Group:
How can I tell the photo is candid?  
The subjects won't pose and look nature.
Who will be in the group?  What kind of clothing will they be wearing?  
Friends. They will wear a warm clothes.​
Will they be sitting, standing, laying, combination,etc?  On what?
They will do some activity on the ground.
What will be in the background?  Will depth of field be used?
Ouside the house. it won't use depth of field.
What Principles of Photography will you embrace to create a successful candid group photo?  
I will shoot photo without using flash. It will look nature and they will not posed.

Reflect on this assignment.  

1.  Which tips that you researched did you use to help you capture your photos? I didn't use flash when I shot the candid photo that make it more nature and I also looked for the light before shot those photos so they have enough light.

2.  What changes did you make to your original plans?  

I have changed the subject and some place from my plans.

3.  In your opinion, which photo is your most successful?  Explain why.  

I think the Candid Single Subject is the most successful because it showed action and looked nature. It had enough light and focus on the subject.

4.  Did you like your experience photographing people?  Is this something you plan to pursue in the future?  Why or why not?  

I like experience photographing photo. I would like to shoot the picture of the group of many people in the future because I think it will be more difficult and harder to control those people.

My Landscape Photo

What is your focal point?  
The lake
What is in your foreground?  
The water in the lake.
What is in your middleground?
Foggy and trees
What is in your background?
The Sky
Where did you go to take it?  
The lake behind my house.
What time of day was it?  
In the morning.
From what angle?  
Straight angle.
What was the weather? 
The weather was a little unclear. It was foggy.
Did you use panoramic mode?  Why or why not?
I didn't use panoramic mode because without panoramic was easier to shoot and it was wide enough.
How did you utilize lines/patterns/etc?  
The trees utilize the lines of this picture.

History of Photography

The First Camera
Photography started since the 5th-century B.C.E. In the 11th-century, an Iraqi scientist developed camera obscura. The first camera obscura used a pinhole to project an image.


The First Permanent Images
Photography began in the late 1830s in France. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce did the first recorded image.

Daguerreotype
The result from Niépce's experiment was a forerunner of modern film. To create the image, the Daguerreotypes had to be exposed to light for up to 15 minutes. The Daguerreotype was popular until in the late 1850s.

Emulsion Plates
The wet plates that took less time than Daguerreotypes. It used the Collodion process. The Two types were the ambrotype and the tintype. It was much more sensitive to light. The Civil War photographs were produced on wet plates.

Dry Plates
Richard Maddox made dry gelatine plates. It allowed photographers more freedom to take photographs. Cameras were able to be smaller.

Camera For Everyone
George Eastman started a Kodak in the 1880s. He created a flexible roll film and a small single lens. The custumer had to send the camera back for printing the film.

The Horrors of War
Many photojournalists adopted their style duling World War II. Joel Rosenthal's photograph has started since World War I.

The Wonder of Instant Images
Polaroid introduced the Model 95, which develop film inside the camera in less than a minute.

Advanced Image Control
Asahi introduced the Asahiflex and Nikon introduced its Nikon F camera in the 1950s.

Introducing Smart Cameras
The point and shoot cameras calculated shutter speed, aperture, and focus.

The Digital Age
In 1991, Kodak had produced the first digital camera and the following Canon, Nikon, Pentax cameras.

I think the The First Camera is the most significant because it was the starter of the evolution of the camara/photograph. It created the idea of camera and to take a picture. It made us to have the other camera development. 

Landscape and Cityscape Photography

What is the Golden Hour?
The golden hour is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky.  

Explain the difference between the Foreground, Middleground and Background. 

• The foreground of a composition is the visual plane that appears closest to the viewer
• The background is the plane in a composition percieved furthest from the viewer. 
• The middleground is the visual plane located between both the foreground and background.

What is the difference between Landscape and Cityscape photography?
Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic.

Cityscape is an artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area.

List 5-10 helpful hints when shooting landscape photography.

1. The golden hours
2. Shoot in RAW
3. Use a tripod
4. Follow the light
5. Get perfect colour using white balance
6. Maximise the depth of field
7. Try using a wide-angle lens
8. Composition
9. Go wide for impact

Upload a landscape photo.  Explain why you chose it and what you think the photographer did to get the image.  Describe time of day/night, angle of shot, weather, panoramic mode, lines, patterns, etc.

I chose this landscape photo because the lighting is very nice and looks bright. It shows the reflection of water and the shadow of mountain. I think the photographer used a wide-angle lens to get this image, and I think the photographer shot it in the afternoon that have lots of light. He used the straight angle. The weather is sunny. He didn't use panaramic mode and the photo show the lines by the mountains in the background.

List 5-10 helpful hints when shooting cityscape photography

1. Right After Sunset is a Fantastic Time for Cityscape Shots
2. Capture the Whole Skyline with a Wide Angle Lens
3. Use Your Camera’s Self-timer and a Tripod for Crisp Results
4. Look for Those Leading Lines
5. In the Evening, Look for Good Vantage Points Over Busy Intersections
6. Just like Rivers are Great in Landscapes, Fountains are Great in Cityscapes
7. Look for Patterns
8. Don’t Be Afraid to Include Pedestrians in the Shot
9. When Tripods Aren’t Allowed – Improvise
10. See Bad Weather as an Opportunity (Carefully)

Upload a cityscape photo.  Explain why you chose it and what you think the photographer did to get the image.  Describe time of day/night, angle of shot, weather, panoramic mode, lines, patterns, etc.  

I chose this cityscape photo because I like the sunset in the background and light from the tower. The photographer shot this photo by he was in the high-rise building or some place which was upland. He may use a wide-angle lens. He shot this photo in the evening so we can see the sunset. He used the straight angle and the weather was clear so we can see the tower far away. He didn't use a panoramic mode.

Write your plan for Landscape/Cityscape Photography. Answer the following questions:  
Which are you going to pursue and why?
I am going to shoot a landscape photography of lots of trees and lake. I would like to see a reflection of those tree on the lake.  
Where are you going to go?
The lake behind a house.  
What time of day?  
In the afternoon that the light is very bright.
From what angle?  
The straight angle.
What would be your choice of weather? 
The clear weather.
Are you going to use panoramic mode?  Why or why not?
I am not going to use panoramic mode because It was hard to shoot a good photo with this mode and it takes a longer time.
Where could you utilize lines/patterns/etc?  
I would like to utilize it by the trees in the background.

Food Photo Journal

Research what a food stylist does and write a sentence summarizing their job description.
A food stylist is a culinary professional whose job is to prepare food for photography, video or film, and the best food stylists come to the job armed with an array of techniques to make meals look their best.

Research hints on how to photograph food. List 5-10 hints you plan on utilizing

1. Use less food than you normally would
2. Use paper to add texture to plates
3. Look for contrast with backgrounds
4. Allow food to spill over naturally
5. Choose simple crockery and tableware
6. Emphasise the natural beauty of the food
7. Get some work-in-progress shots
8. Try and capture the ‘yum’ factor
9. Always be on the lookout for ideas
10. Dig in and reshoot

Post 3 Internet images of food: one of breakfast, one of lunch/dinner and one of dessert.

The angle of this shot is taken from in front of the breakfast meal.

The photographer utilize depth of field by focus on the food in the plate in the front and blurry background.

The background consists of the following white cup, lime, and bowl.

The food is presented on the plate.

The lighting is bright and a little orange color.

The angle of this shot is taken from in front of the meal.

The photographer did not utilize depth of field.

The background consists of the following the bowl at the right side of pizza.

The food is presented on the pizza tray.

The lighting is bright toward the meal.

The angle of this shot is taken from in front of the dessert.
The photographer utilize depth of field by focus on sundae ice cream with raspberries.

The background consists of the following white background color with green leaf.

The food is presented in white plate.

The lighting is very bright and light setting.

The angle of this shot is taken from above

The photographer did not utilize depth of field.

The background did not consists of the following items/colors.

The food is presented in the white bowl.

The lighting is not setting, have only a few light from the outside in the morning.

The angle of this shot is taken from in front of the meal.

The photographer utilized depth of field by focus on the main meal on the white plate.

The background consists of the following blury dining table and chairs.

The food is presented on the white plate.

The lighting is bright from outside.

The angle of this shot is taken from in front of the meal.

The photographer did/did not utilize depth of field by focus on the meal, and a little blur in the back.

The background did not consists of the following items/colors.

The food is presented on the white plate.

The lighting is bright toward the meal.

My Favorite food photo was the second photo, a white plate with the bread and turkey inside because it utilize depth of field and has enough light toward the food. It looks yummy. My challenge was to remember that I have to take a photo before eat and how to shot food photo with a bright light. In the future I will use more light to shoot a food photo.

Abstract Photography

A Richter, Owned by Clapton, Fetches $22 Million at Christie’s. Eric Clapton owned it. Gerhard Richter remains among the hottest artists on the market.There are no fewer than 18 paintings by the German artist at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips. The yellow, green and red painting — “Abstraktes Bild (809-2),” from three seven-foot-high 1994 abstracts that Mr. Clapton had bought at Sotheby’s in 2001 for $3.4 million

10 helpful hints when shooting abstract photographs

1. Look for Lines and Curves
2. Go Macro
3. Shoot Through Another Object
4. Experiment and Recognize Your Control
5. Try Off Camera Flash
6. Seek out Texture and Patterns
7. Start at Home
8. Photograph what Catches your Eye
9. Play In Post
10. Remember

This is my example of abstract photography because it has lots of line and angle. It has a main focus that is in the left side of picture. It used a blacklighting of the principles of composition.

My Abstract Photograph

I think it was pretty cool experiment. My milk and food coloring abstract photos was good and I also like it. I used spotlight to shoot this picture that made me see the color clear and brighter. I think it was simple but amazing. I like to see when the food coloring mixed with the washing soap and the color mixed together then it changed its color. My overall opinion on abstract photography is that it was a pretty style to shoot an abstract photo. In the future I would like to do some new experiment about abstract.

Photo Critique

Taryn McCarthy

This is my favorite photo from Taryn what if...? I chose this photo because I like sunset and also I like pink color. She used the blacklighting of the Principles of composition because it has only a little light from the sun. This photo is also her favorite photo. I want to take a photo of sunset, which is has less light in it.

What if...?

1.What if...I shoot photos without light?

2.What if...I shoot photos of the sky?

3.What if...I shoot photos of the water?

4.What if...I shoot photos through the window?

5.What if...I shoot photos using flash?

6.What if...I shoot photos of the grass?

7.What if...I shoot photos of the brick's surface?

8.What if...I shoot photos of the sunset?

9.What if...I shoot photos of lots of tree?

10.What if...I shoot photos of food?

One of the Principles of Composition I used was vanishing point. It's evident in 9th photo. 

My favorite photo I shot was the 1st photo because I shot it in the morning the has only little of light so it can show the shadow and blacklighting of those trees.

My least favorite photo I shot was the 7th photo because It was too close to the surface of the subject so it didn't show any Principles of Compasition.

During this assignment, I was challenged by try to find the photo that I have shot before and to match it together.

During this assignment, I liked to take photos because almost of my picture was not too hard to shot and I had lots of fun to shot those photos.

Chemistry Action Photo

This photo is my best photograph from the three experiments. The main focused is fire in the front, which occured from Mr.Gailitis's hand. I took this picture by zooming into the subject. I shot as many photos as possible making sure to get one really good photo. I didn't use the flash because the lighting is bright enough to see the experiment and the fire is also bright.

Eruption Experiment and Action Photography

Which eruption experiment do you want to do?  

The eruption project we picked was elephant toothpaste.

Who will bring what for the eruption experiment? 

• Brooke- Pop Bottle
• Natnicha- Soap
• Kiera-Hydrogen peroxide, Yeast
• Clark- Food Coloring

Does it need to happen outside (will it be extremely messy?) Or can it happen inside (with the use of a cake pan/cookie sheet?)

This would probably better outside the room.

Use your knowledge of action photography:  What do we need to ensure you capture the shot?

To capture this shot it should be elevated in some way but we also need to take them from the top. 

This is my photo of the elephant toothpaste eruption project. The main focus of this picture is the bottle in the middle with the blue foam buble from the experiment. When I shot this picture, I didn't use flash because I shot it out door in the afternoon, which is sunny and has enough light.

One of the strengths in my eruption experiment action photo was....

Hydrogen peroxide with the food coloring and liquid dish soap were mixing with the warm water and the yeast. When pour the yeast water mixture into the bottle, the foaminess begin.

One of the challenges for my eruption experiment action photo was...

My challenge of this experiment was to take a good picture in time because it was erupt suddenly after we was mixing the liquid together.

In the future, I would overcome the above challenge by ... 

I would use more Hydrogen peroxide for having more foam buble.

Dave Black and Action Photography

Who is the photographer?
Dave Black -a freelance photographer for over 30 years.
What does he/she shoot photos of?
Primarily sports and involves action. His work has primarily centered on the sports industry for such publications as Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek and the award winning TV show Sports Century on ESPN.
Where does he/she shoot the photos?
The Masters, Kentucky Derby, National Football League, NASCAR and extensive work regarding the United States Olympic Committee, Olympic athletes and coverage of twelve Olympic Games.
When did he/she shoot the photos?
His long involvement as a teacher and guest lecturer with numerous photography workshops since 1986. He has been shooting photos for 30 years.
How is his/her style special/original?
Known for his creative use of Speedlights and in particular with the artistic technique of Lightpainting.
Why is this person famous for his/her photography?
Dave’s portfolio continues to broaden into the commercial and advertising industry, and with specialized lighting projects including work for the National Geographic and their book Where Valor Rests, Arlington National Cemetery.

This picture shows a man playing skateboard. Dave shot this picture by set his camera below the man. He used the blacklighting principle of composition to created this picture. The lighting that he used is from the sun source. It makes his photo looked cool.

Question- what are his technics to created action photography?

How to Take Action Photos

1. Be ready to shoot
2. Shop around before purchasing a compact digital
3. Spring dor a DSLR (digital single-lens-reflex)

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-take-action-photos/

Tips on taking action photos

1. Zoom in on Faces
2. Tell a Story
3. Freeze! 
4. Blur the Background
5. Pan

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-take-action-photos/

What to Know When Taking Action Photos

1. Know your equipment
2. Understand your sport
3. Compelling composition
4. Make what’s important stand out
5. Why blur the background at all?
6. Aperture priority versus shutter priority mode
7. Using continuous focus
8. Burst mode
9. Photograph the whole event, not just one aspect

http://digital-photography-school.com/take-better-action-photos/

How to Take Action Photos Using an Iphone

1. Get Camera+ because it has awesome manual control
2. Touch the screen on your subject and Camera+ will focus on that spot
3. Move your phone with your subject, keeping the focus square over the action

http://davidmolnar.com/crisp-action-shots/

Things to keep in mind

1. Flash- Pro action shooters use powerful high-end electronic flash units, because that's what's needed to light subjects at typical action-shooting distances
2. Equipment- To photograph action like a pro, you need an SLR camera and a long lens
3. Focusing on Action Subjects 

http://www.steephill.tv/photography/action-photography-tips.html

• Car moving- I would shot the photo outside and use bright lighting for my photo because It can focus on the car, and I would blur the background.
• Person jumping- I would shot photo in the gym while person is moving with subject or something. I would set the camera below. I would shoot as many photos as possible.
• Person running-  While the person is running or moving. I would pan the camera so that person is in focus, but I want the background is blurry.

Does my action photo show faces/emotion?

Yes, my action photo shows a person doing weight trainning.   

Does it show the ball/equipment being used?

Yes, it shows weight was pushed up.

Does it show people moving or do they just look like they are standing around?  

Yes, it shows his arms pushing up with a heavy weight.

Does it have good lighting?  

Yes, the lighting is good enough to see the action movement.

Is it cropped to help focus on the subject in motion? 

Yes, it is. You can see the action at his arms that was a little moving.

Is it focused or is it very blurry?

It is a little blurry but we can still see the action.
One of the strenghts in my action photo was....
It capturing his face while he was pushing up the weight.
One of the challenges for my action photo was...
My action photo has a little blurry because his arms was moving.
In the future, I would overcome the above challenge by ... 
Trying to pan the camera below and focus on the main subject that are moving.

Progressive Plant Photos

October 17, 2016

October 18, 2016

October 19, 2016

October 20, 2016

October 21, 2016

October 24, 2016

October 25, 2016

October 26, 2016

October 27, 2016

October 28, 2016

There are all my progressive plant photos that I took since October 17 to October 28. They shows the transition of seasons by changing color of there leaf everyday. The most picture that I like most is the picture on October 26. I used the rule of thirds of principles of composition, and I like the color of that picture, which is the best lighting. You can see some trees in background that still have green leaf but my focus is on the tree in the front that has already change its color.

To be honest I think UofM is going to win the game this weekend.