This photo is unethical because there was no reason to combine the 2 photos together.
This photo is not as unethical because the photographer was just trying to avoid a merger.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Photo Manipulation and ethics
In the industry of photo news; there are many photographers and not all are inclined to send in proper photographs they had taken. Photographers caught manipulating photos can face huge issues of distrust and loss of credibility. Once that credibility is lost, careers in this industry can shatter. News companies are looking for honest photographers following guidelines set in the community. The photos shown as examples in the blog are all very unethical. Making photographs appear as something they aren't is something no one should try to do.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Great white and black photographers part 2
Sources: http://www.johngutmann.org/chronology.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gutmann
John Gutmann:
John Gutmann was born in Breslau, Germany in the year 1905. After studying history and art at Schlesische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat zu Breslau, Gutmann left Germany and got a job in the United States as a photographer for multiple German magazines.
He enjoyed taking pictures of American lifestyles, and he especially enjoyed capturing jazz music scenes. Gutmann also created the "John Gutmann photography fellowship award" through the "San Francisco Foundation".
Photos:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gutmann
John Gutmann:
John Gutmann was born in Breslau, Germany in the year 1905. After studying history and art at Schlesische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat zu Breslau, Gutmann left Germany and got a job in the United States as a photographer for multiple German magazines.
He enjoyed taking pictures of American lifestyles, and he especially enjoyed capturing jazz music scenes. Gutmann also created the "John Gutmann photography fellowship award" through the "San Francisco Foundation".
Photos:
Friday, September 18, 2015
Post shoot reflection
1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos of your first 4 prompts?
In order to get my picture that went under the Bowie category I had to to stand on a stool in order to get the right angle
2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
I would make sure that I had better angles.
4. What things would you do the same?
I would keep the subjects I chose to photograph.
5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 4 photos (square, metal, happy, Bowie), tell me what rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?
Yes.
6. Are you interested in shooting those same prompts again, why?
yes, because one word can have so many different meanings for so many different people.
Step 3: Write two positive things about the photos.
I like their "square" photo because it also has framing. I also like their happy photo because the sumfower is in good focus.
Step 4: Write about one thing that could be improved in the photos.
In the Bowie photo they could've included something more interesting
Step 5: Leave them a comment on their blog about their work. You can choose to write something clearly positive, or you can choose to leave a comment that is constructive criticism (something that is written in a positive way, but makes a suggestion on something they could have done better).
In order to get my picture that went under the Bowie category I had to to stand on a stool in order to get the right angle
2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
I would make sure that I had better angles.
4. What things would you do the same?
I would keep the subjects I chose to photograph.
5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 4 photos (square, metal, happy, Bowie), tell me what rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?
Yes.
6. Are you interested in shooting those same prompts again, why?
yes, because one word can have so many different meanings for so many different people.
Step 1: Find the link to your blog on the Bowie PhotoJblog. On the student blogs list titled MY BLOG, go to a class period that ISN'T your class period. Pick someones blog and click on it. Go find their prompt/free shoot - square, metal, happy, Bowie and take a peek at them.
Step 2: On your blog copy and paste the link for the student's blog.
http://kxthphotography.blogspot.comStep 3: Write two positive things about the photos.
I like their "square" photo because it also has framing. I also like their happy photo because the sumfower is in good focus.
Step 4: Write about one thing that could be improved in the photos.
In the Bowie photo they could've included something more interesting
Step 5: Leave them a comment on their blog about their work. You can choose to write something clearly positive, or you can choose to leave a comment that is constructive criticism (something that is written in a positive way, but makes a suggestion on something they could have done better).
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
The name of the technique
Simplicity- This picture represents simplicity because the cop on the right could be cropped out, and the picture would just be the two officers hugging which would show more emotion.
Rule of thirds- This photo shows Rule of thirds because the plane still has "room left to fly in the picture" and the plane has been caught in action.
Lines- This photo can gal under the lines category because the building is covered in multiple lines.
Balance-This photo shows balance because the smoke in the background covers most of the buildings and it helps keep the statue of liberty the main focus.
Rule of thirds- This photo shows Rule of thirds because the plane still has "room left to fly in the picture" and the plane has been caught in action.
Framing- The bridge and the blue water help frame the strip of buildings and smoke shown.
Avoiding mergers- This photo is a merger because the biker in the bottom right picture distracts from the signs that point out what building has been destroyed.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
The Camera
1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
Inside a dark room a tiny hole is created in one wall. Light focuses through the hole and the outside scene is projected.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Glass and optic lenses
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
It started with the camera obscura, then glass lenses were added and then Niepce finished the first camera by adding film.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light still passes through the lens into the camera and exposes the film.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
They use digital film, called a CDD which stores the pictures on a reusable camera device.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
In auto mode the camera will completely control flash and exposure. In program mode you can control the flash and other settings.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
It is used to blur out the background of the subject and the camera will use the fastest lens possible to take this photo.
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
It is used to freeze motion, the camera will use the fastest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
It gives you faster camera response time and allows you to have more control over the focus.
10. What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
It means no flash
You would use this when you want natural lighting for a more dramatic effect.
11.What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
Automatic flash
You would use this if the camera thinks more light is needed.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
The photo will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
The picture will be too dark.
14. What is a “stop.”
A change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one?
1 stop
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?
2 stops
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
19. What does the aperture control?
The F-stop is increased
Inside a dark room a tiny hole is created in one wall. Light focuses through the hole and the outside scene is projected.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Glass and optic lenses
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
It started with the camera obscura, then glass lenses were added and then Niepce finished the first camera by adding film.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light still passes through the lens into the camera and exposes the film.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
They use digital film, called a CDD which stores the pictures on a reusable camera device.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
In auto mode the camera will completely control flash and exposure. In program mode you can control the flash and other settings.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
It is used to blur out the background of the subject and the camera will use the fastest lens possible to take this photo.
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
It is used to freeze motion, the camera will use the fastest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
It gives you faster camera response time and allows you to have more control over the focus.
10. What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
It means no flash
You would use this when you want natural lighting for a more dramatic effect.
11.What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
Automatic flash
You would use this if the camera thinks more light is needed.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
The photo will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
The picture will be too dark.
14. What is a “stop.”
A change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one?
1 stop
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?
2 stops
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
More light
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
Less light
19. What does the aperture control?
The opening where the light passes through
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase t
Great black and white photographers
Moonrise, Ansel Adams
Strange Visitors, John Gutmann
Ragpicker, Eugene Atget
Strange Visitors, John Gutmann
Ragpicker, Eugene Atget
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
First day photos
I took this picture because I liked the point of view from the flag pole. But i don't like the stray line in the left corner. The way the sky appears cloudless creates nice background for the flags.
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