Influential Portraits: Irving Penn

     Our group project was to take inspiring portraits influenced by the famous american photographer, Irving Penn. We chose to edit our pictures in all black and white just as he did. Irving Penn(1917-2009)
 

     Irving Penn was born in 1917 in Plainfield, New Jersey, and has become the main influence for our portraits. His fascinating and fashionable images took a large leap into a new stage of creative photography. The model's he uses usually pose in front of a bare background in a natural light. Penn's idea of getting to know the person by talking to them for an hour or more before he takes their picture has really proven to be a success on capturing the models in a normal state of character.

                                                    

    My group really enjoyed the portraits of some of our favorite celebrities. The models fashionable clothes and great lighting really help give life to the pictures. He turned a dull black and white image into something greater and for that he has accomplished what not many photographers can accomplish .

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Portraits - How Can You Take Better Portriats

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   3 Things I learned: 

1.) I learned that in order to make a successful Portrait I must try to use a reflective surface only because you can see yourself as your taking the picture just to have  a little fun with it. 

2.) Capture detailed shots that tell viewers a story about who you are through the use of different angles and fun positions. 

3.) Last but not least i learned that the choice of background you use can make a major difference in your picture so choose wisely and make sure it fits the various poses you'll make.

Bryan Farley's website critique

       Every photographer should have a well organized and artful website. Not just for the views of others, but to show their skills and inspire those who share the same dreams. One of the key qualities for a website is to express their inner thoughts through photography. For example, taking shots at various angles can define who you are as a person. If he/she takes pictures of someone alone in a picture all the time you can assume that photographer feels lonely at times. It all depends on your website so it is important to keep it live and get other attention. Our class chose our teacher, Bryan Farley's website as a reference to what should and should not be included in an excellent blog site.  

    Looking at his site as a first time viewer, i immediately was entranced by the first two close up shots that delivered color and excitement. On the other hand, the next two pictures were more shaded and do not grab my attention because they do not give the same feeling. Just as this link only shows two picture then directs you to the more specific themes, he should have just used two photos one on the right hand corner and one on the left. Besides that and not putting a list of everywhere he as been and maybe a few accomplishments he has achieved during his photography years just as this one does( Production Paradise),his first page is great. 

     The short story about his life included in the "About" section was short sweet and to the point. His story explains his influence on the photos he takes which really give great in site about who he is personally. If he added a photo that displayed his common theme it would be perfect. His flat images appear really unique and original all the while keeping a sense of dynamic emphasis.

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Cropping for Better Composition ; Advanced Photo

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The cropped photo illustrates the pattern rule of composition , because there are strong graphic elements of the bubbles repeating themselves. Even in the faded background you can observe the many lines coming from the Fares wheel. So therefore, the importance of cropping the photo was too extract the patterns of the bubbles by excluding how big the Fares wheel was.

Composition Pattern Photos

Group Photo

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Canon Review

Canon T3I

    It takes all prime lenses, it's super light, takes up little space, shoots reasonable enough quality in almost any event. This camera may in fact give photographers more creative control with video focus options for shooting videos created. Because of this the Canon T3I can be considered semi-professional. The usage of a smaller shutter mechanism is very helpful and easy. The cameras weakness and flaws would be the exclusive based shooting on just JPEG. It should give more options for example the use of RAW. It contains full HD movie recording with full manual controls. 
  




       

Yosemite

             YOSEMITE   (Post Dated 12/17/13)

           Ansel Adams and Pop Laval were well known photographers who photographed great portraits of Yosemite National Park. Laval made most of his money by selling his portraits to companies as well as individuals who hired him to capture their contributions to the park. 

          Michael Frye is a well known photographer for Yosemite today, and is known for creating an App that is a guide to Yosemite, which includes how to get to certain locations in Yosemite, what those locations look like, sunrise & sunset times/full moon dates, and tips to help you capture better images of the park. The images he captures are created by focusing on the light. He also used a neutral-density filter to darken bright skies or to keep a sunlit mountain in balance with a shaded foreground. 

        Some photographers today might get paid to photograph Yosemite by producing a cover to Yosemite's post cards, books or posters that can be sold. If I was photographing Yosemite, I would wake up early enough to see the sunrise and shoot all the animals i saw eating to get them in a natural state. I would want to capture photographs of the Merced River, Yosemite Falls,and the Bridalveil Fall because that is where many animals might be spotted. 

Fun Fliters!

(Thermal Camera) I chose this filter because it is very colorful and bright just like me. I like how the filter frames my face lol :)

(Glow) I really like when my hair looks dark black and the glow filter blurs my face but darkens my hair and allowed me to express this self explanitory emotion im having.

(Mirror) I know one of me is not enough so double the image double the personality and i always wanted a twin.

(Black & White) This filter was always one of my favorites it can be dull depending on how you use this filter. Since my hair is big this filter really captured a few of my curls and does not show  skin complexion.

(comic book) It reminds me of the images in comic books and brightens my face in the image of a cartoon. It shows how i would look as a cartoon. It also took my necklace and nose ring and really shaped those images as well.

Farley's Photography

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Composition Project

   Rules of Composition to Improve Your Photos
10 Composition Tips
5 Easy Guidlines
Picture Correction

First Assignment:* Sunlight *

When i went outside to observe the light i noticed many changes it made not only to my partner's frame but their shadows and eye color as well. The color of their hair brightened as they stood facing the sun. Even my own shadow shifted as the sun got lower and created a image of myself that was very unique. The sun beaming off my friends back glistened and changed her skin color. In the light, the colors of the flowers changed into brighter more clearer images. The images below were some key image influences i may use to capture the light at its best moments.