Studio Lighting

The following photos were used by using studio lighting:

This photo is unique because it was probably diffficult to capture. Because there are many different types of metals and objects, each would create shines and shadows. The photographer had to pay attention to the lighting when taking this photo.

This photo is unique because the lighting creates different shadows and lights different parts.

 This photo is very unique because the studio lighting created intense reflections as well as brought out the colors in the model's outfit. In addition to the studio lighting, natural lighting was also used.

This studio lighting photo is unique because the lighting adds different shadows as well as brightens other parts of the subject.

the studio lighting in this photo is unique because it puts the most light on the girl, indicating that she is the most important in the shot.

Realistic and Ambiguous Portraits

These photos are all examples of realistic and ambiguous portraits.

This photo is a good ambiguous shot because the photographer captured the two little girls in the moment. Neither of the subjects are looking at the camera, or posing.

I like this portrait because the children are caught being themselves. They aren't concerened with the photographer. Their personalities are captured.

In this photo athough the child is smiling, the photo is not posed. One subject is trying to get a peak at the baby while the other smiles at it.

In this ambiguous portrait the band member stares into the distance. This photo isn't posed becuase the subject looks to be in the middle of a thought.

I like this photo because the bride and her wedding party are so in the moment that this photo is not posed.

To make this ambiguous shot better i would lighten up the subject more, and crop it a little bit more. This photo looks real because everyone is helping to get Thanksgiving dinner prepared.

To make this shot better I would've zoomed in closer to the subject to eliminate all of the noise in the bottom half of the photo. I would also focus in more on the subjects. 

David Hockney Style

Important things to consider when shooting Hockney style images would be to pay attention to angles as well as distances from the subject. You have to make sure you continue shooting from the same angles to ensure that lines align correctly. It is also important to make sure the lighting is consistent throughout your shooting. This is because the subject may look different when it comes time to print.

Carter's Mountain Critique

In my Carter's mountian role I photographed little kids in a wheel barrow and a hot cider container. The phtos don't have vey strong center of interests. Prinitng wise I would give myself a 6 1/2. To make the picture of the kids better I would've burned in longer to make them stand out in the photo. 

Positive Polaroid Lift Off

 Positive Polaroid lift offs work best when a photograph has good lighting and a subject that isn't too dark. If I was taking a photograph to be used for a polariod liftoff I would make sure it had colors that would transfer well. I would also make sure I read my light meter accurately so the image doesnt develop dark. I would use simple subjects such as landscapes with a subject. I like my polaroid transfers because the subects are simple, a flower and trinket. The colors in the photo and the lighting turned out really well.

Portrait Photographers

Steve McCurry

I like this photo because of the intense detail and emotion. I like how the miners eyes have alot of power. I also like that the photographer captured the smoke in the photo.

Cecil Beaton

I like this photo because of the photographic elements used. Leading lines and the rule of thirds are utilized in this picture. I also like how the color of the model's dress was strategically picked.

Annie Leibowitz

I really like this photo because of the motion captured in the teacups and the emotion captured in the subjects eyes. I also like how the photographer used layering to add an extra aspect to the photo. The fact that the models are well known faces also adds an extra flare.

Norman Parkinson

This photo adds an old time fashion appeal. I like it because of the background and the use of framing. The cars in the back were captured around the model without intersecting her. The tree in the foreground also frames the model.

Richard Avedon

I love this photo because of all of the motion captured. The photo is very simple yet it has plenty of appeal because of the dress' movement and the side lighting.

Sepia Tone

A good sepia print consists of a subject that will contrast well in brown tones. These examples of sepia toning are good examples because each photo has a simple subecjt it is focused on. They also have subjects that have alot of neutral colors brough out by sepia toning. I like my sepia print of the china cabinet better than the photo of the flower. This is because the china cabinet has more browns that were brought out by the processing.