Week 11- Notable Photographer Prezi (Yanick Dery)

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Week 10- Riley Smith Fashion Photography

Week 10- Studio Lighting with Kyla

 In this photo, the light is directly to the left of the model. This creates a harsh light coming from one side and intense shadows on the other side. It is a very creative way of lighting and not suited for most portraits. This type of lighting can be very unforgiving.

 In the 3 above photos, Kyla (the model) is directly infront of the light. The light is facing the backdrop and angled up slightly. This creates a distinct silhouette and looks very nice.

In this photo, Kyla is back toward the backdrop with the light at a high 45 degree angle. This lighting creates a defined shadow behind the model. If I did not want a shadow to be visable I would move the model away from the backdrop and possibly move the light back too.

Week 9- Photo Editing Assignment

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1. Create a hoax image using real images that are modified

I digitally altered this image of rihanna in a variety of ways. First, I started by adding purple eyeshadow using a new layer and the brush tool. Second, I used the same method to alter her lip colour, hair colour and eye colour to a similar shade. Lastly, I erased the logo and created my own make-shift logo with her name on it, I was running out of time so it wasnt the best. This is considered a hoax image because it is altered from the original photograph, "Hoaxing" the audience into beleiving what they see is the original, but it is actually enhanced or changed in some way.

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Week 9- Shutter Speed

 Shutter Speed is one of the most basic important controls on a camera. Shutter speed controls the amount of time that your film, or digital sensor, is exposed to light. In effect, the shutter determines what image is captured on your film. The shutter is a small plastic sheet that opens and closes to allow light onto the film or prevent light from reaching the film. The shutter is opened when you press the shutter release button on your camera to take a picture. The shutter speed determines how long the shutter remains open. Note that the minimum hand held speed should never be below 1/60th of a second without image stabilization assistance from your camera or lens.

 ISO denotes how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and therefore the possibility to take pictures in low-light situations. ISO speed affects the shutter speed / aperture combinations you can use to obtain correct exposure.

When you boost the sensitivity of your image sensor by selecting a higher ISO, the image sensor is now able to record a fainter light signal. However, it is also true now that it will record fainter noise, where noise is any signal that is not attributed to the light from your subject.

Exposure, in photographic terms, is the process of capturing light with your camera to produce an image on film or a digital sensor. (Film and digital sensors will be referred to as film throughout this document unless specifically noted otherwise.) Your camera mechanically controls the incoming light and directs it to the film. The film is sensitive to the light and is exposed.

Week 8- Pregnancy Photography

"The perfect maternity photo evokes the memory of a unique period in your life, a period swaddled in anticipation, joy, beauty, and a touch of fear. As your photographer, my goal is to capture the essence of that period through artistic and memorable portraits, depicting for you the joy, the emotion, the bottomless love and even any trepidation you may feel. Before we begin our session, I encourage you to share with me, not just the photographs you have in mind, but your feelings about your pregnancy; thus igniting my creativity and imagination, allowing me to paint a reflection of you on film. As a mother myself, I cherish my maternity photos and encourage you to document this period in your life. To be able to share these intimate moments with my clients and capture them on film is an incredible responsibility and a privilege I do not take for granted. I sincerely look forward to working with you." - Kimberly Mara

Week 8- Rules Of Composition

 Texture- Texture creates illusion. it triggers an emotional response based on our expiriences. It is almost like feeling things with our eyes. Texture can support the subject or be the subject itself. The above photo is a close up of a dying plant. The flowers have turned to soft pulp and you can almost feel the fuzziness of the dead flowers. The long grass has a very crisp texture with a water droplet ontop. You can almost touch the wetness.

 Line- The use of line in a photograph can be very powerful if y\used correctly. It causes our eyes to be lead within the picture, giving it a sense of depth and making it seem more 3 dimensional. In this photograph, the eye follows the sidewalk into the back of the photo, making the viewer take longer to look at the photo.

 Shape and Form- Shape is a 2 dimensional representation in the photograph. It has height but no depth. A silhouette is an example of a shape. This is a silhouette of trees against a bright sunhy sky. The crisp lines of the dark branches look very intriguing. The plant in the foreground greates the look of a form, which is a shape with the added dimension of depth. It is an illusion created by the use of shading shadows.

Rule of Thirds- Before you snap the picture, imagine your picture area divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically. The intersections of these imaginary lines suggest four options for placing the center of interest for good composition. The option you select depends upon the subject and how you would like that subject to be presented. Placing the horizon or subject off more to one side or the other adds interest to the photo.

Week 7- Carlie Culina (Backdrop Challenge)

This week I photographed Carlie Culina in the studio. She has very blonde hair and bright blue eyes so my challenge was keeping her vibrant hair from blending into the background. This meant making sure the photo was not over exposed as it would make her hair turn white. Mr. Wrigley helped me with the camera settings and I photographed Carlie with 2 different coloured tops on, with both the white backdrop and the blue sponged backdrop. I found that while it was more difficult to use the white backdrop, nice photos were still more than accomplished. The blue backdrop was very flattering for this blonde, just because it enhanced the look of her big blue eyes. She was very easy to photograph as she has a very soft look. From this shoot I learned that chosing your environment or backdrop while taking pictures is very important as it can have an impact on the subject. Although the white backdrop does not look bad, it is a high key photo and it totally changes the look and feel of the photograph.

Week 6- Charron Sister Portraits