Photography

In this course, I've learned a few tricks. I've always been taking pictures but never really specifically into photography itself. I believe now I have developed the interest.

So what makes a good photograph? I already had an idea of this concept but now I know more about it. I hated seeing people use their Nikons and Canons just to get a flat picture of a dandelion. I also hate when people with these same cameras would take pictures of their subjects won't take advantage of the powerful tool they have in their possession.

Now, I know how to formally evaluate photographs; now I know how to D.I.E.T. (Describe, Interpret, Evaluate, Theorize). With this concept I can really say what I feel makes or breaks a good photograph.

I also learned more about the rule of thirds. I already knew about this rule but I learned how to actually pay attention to it more when I do take photographs.

Also, now I know how to experiment with my shutter speed. Old film cameras would create a double exposure on film. Digital cameras adjust the aperture to capture light that is in the shot. I finally practiced light painting which is a pretty neat concept in itself.

In the next half of this course, I would like to challenge myself by using more of the image composition rules. I would like to use a lot more leading lines and simplicity. I'm actually going to purchase a new camera for the next half of the course also. Overall I plan to tweek my photography game up and perform better.

Love

In this photo I used a technique called Light Painting. This is a very experimental technique that I learned how to do. It deals with adjusting the shutter speed of the camera to capture the light that is in the subject. In this particular photo, I was finally able to write something kind of legible with my LED light.

In this photo, Teddy finally looked at the camera when I called him. It was spot on! I apply the rule of thirds in this photo.

Painting Lights

In this photo I used a technique called Light Painting. This is a very experimental technique that I learned how to do. It deals with adjusting the shutter speed of the camera to capture the light that is in the subject.

Here and Now

I got my senior pictures back! They came out better than I expected. I decided a nice black and white so the photo can look a bit older than 2011.

Pleasures

I think we're all adults here. When I go party or go to a get together, this is my poison. Although I have different angles, this came out the best.

Almost Over

I was testing out the shutter speed in of my camera. Although I had other shots, this one came out the clearest and now I can experiment with lighting.

195

I was really trying to get a different perspective on this picture. Perhaps it would be better in black and white.

Bird's Nest

This caught my eye when I was outside taking out the Teddy & Bear. I saw what looked like a bird in the bark of the tree. It's in black and white so that you can actually see it.

Worrisome Teddy

In this black and white photo, I was really trying to capture the lighting on Teddy because the sun was going down and it was shining in a different way.