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.

Hand Coloring

A good hand coloring print includes a subject with lots of detail. This type of photograph is also shot in low light, this prevents coloring from being blown out. In my prints I used objects that consisted of color. One was a place setting, and the other was a vase with grapes. I like my hand coloring of the place setting because the simplicity makes the photo look better. It was also easier to color because if the simple lines. I didn't like my other hand coloring photo because the different shape made it difficult to color. I also don't like the color I picked for the background.

Cross Processing

Cross processing is when you develop one type of film in a different chemical than it was intended for. In order to make a good cross processing print you need to make sure the background doesnt have alot of elements. You also need to make sure your light meter is correct. I wanted to use simple objects in my cross processing prints. I used a pumpkin and a tractor. I did achieve what I wanted in my prints. My colors have a little orange tint. I liked the backgrounds of both of my prints as well.

Solarization

In order to create a good solarized print I would start with a subject that will have alot of contrast. Good subject would include any metals with alot of light reflecting off of them. It would be good to keep the photograph as simple as possible because some things solarized might distract the viewer from the subject.

I really like my solarized pictures. One was of a locker with a hand going to unlock it. The nailpolish on the subects hand made for a good contrast, as well as the metals in the lock. My other print was of a car. I also like it because of how the contrast changes as light hits different parts of the car.

Examples:

Layering

These photos are all have examples of layers in photography. This assignment makes me a better photographer because it makes me think of how I can add an extra layer to make a picture better. I like my layers photograph of the football game. It was alot easer to incorporate many different layers with people constantly moving.

This photo not only has layers but it utilizes framing as well. The bride and groom's glasses frame the toasters body. There are three layers in this photo. The bride and groom, their glasses, and the man giving the toast. The far background could also be considered a layer.

 This photo has many layers. There is the women, the subect, who has been doged. Then there are men watching from the left as well as the furniture adding more layers.

This photo has 4 to 5 layers. The first is the man and woman sleeping on the bench. The man behind them adds another layer, as well as the men along the wall. The women on the far bench also add another layer.

 In this photo the man is accompanied by three other layers. There is the table before the man, the man, and the obect behind him. The back wall adds anther layer as well.

Polaroid Transfers

Polaroid Transfers look best with simple subjects and backgrounds. All of the examples I found had one focus. My polaroid transfers also had very simple subjects. One was of a little metal trinket, the other was of flowers. My colors transferred well becuase my slides were not too dark.

This polaroid transfer has one subject, the church. I think this transfer is very good. The photographer utilized rules of thirds. They also kept the background very simple.

This polaroid transfer is also appealing. It is very simple, yet it still has substance. I particularly like the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. This is also a good transfer because there is very little lift off.

This polaroid transfer captures a cab in a city. The photo is simple and also utilizes motion blur.

I really like this polaroid transfer because it is simple yet appealing. I like how the lines of the house or shed fall behind the bike. I also like how the colors transferred.

3200 Film

These photos are both examples of 3200 film. I chose these photos because not only do they utilize the 3200 film, they are also interesting. I can use these techniques in future photos because they demonstrate layers as well as framing. I like the way the grain looks in these photos. They add an extra piece to the photographs. I was only happy with one of my 3200 film photos. I liked my picture of the wheel because the grain added more detail to the wheel treads. My other 3200 film speed had bad lighting. If I shot another 3200 film photo I would make sure I was shooting in well lit areas. Some disadvantages of this film tyoe is the loss of detail depending on the grain size.

 

First Roll Reflection

My first roll was taken at school. I took photos of flowers, people, as well as the scenery. I liked this roll because there were many subjects that could be manipulated. The first two photographs I printed were of Emily. One was of her feet perched on a railing. Another was a portrait of her with trees in the background. Compositionally, I could have added more layers in each photo. Printing wise I could have done more dodging and burning to bring out the subject in the feet picture.

Portrait Critique

I think my portrait photo is alright. If I could change anything I would straighten the horizon lines and make sure they didnt intersect the head. I would also burn in more around the subject.

Portraits

I was attracted to this portrait because of the angles it was shot at. I also like how the eyes are a focus in the photo.

This photo makes an interesting portrait because the bride's face isnt seen. There is also dramatic lighting and framing from the window.

This portrait is intersting because it shows the man doing his job. I like how the photographer made sure he was the focus in the photo, and there weren't alot of distractions.

This portrait is intereeesting because it shows the man's personality. His eyes show alot of emotion.

This portrait of the little boy is appealing because it is light and fun. The boy is showing his own creativty. Lines are also used to draw your eyes to the boy.

I like this portrait because it shows the ruggedness of the subject. I like how the lines and wrinkles in his face are well defined as well as the lightining that makes him pop.

This portrait is interesting because it uses lighting and short depth of field as well as an interesting subject that makes the photograph.

This photo is interesting because it breaks the rule of thirds. It works though because the photo is virtually symmetrical.

This is an intersting portrait because it uses the rain as an added element. I like how the person's identity is a mystrey.

This is an interesting portrait because it shows the subject's personality. I like it because of the hands in the photo.

Light Notes

Dramatic Lighting

• Side Lighting
• Light Meter: Under expose by one fstop, then two fstops
• Get close to lighter side of subject and take light meter reading
• The closer to the subject, the darker the background
• The further away from the subject, the lighter the background

What Makes A Great Portrait?

A great portrait consists of a well established element. It can be anything from a person to an object. The portait should be sharp and focused, while the baackground can blur out. If the subject was a person I would be sure that an emoiton is portrayed through the photo.

National Geographic: The Photographers

5 Techniques Learned to Become a Better Photographer:

• Put yourself in each situation
• Be patient to get the right shot
• The subject is in control, you just capture the moment
• Motion adds an extra element
• Connect with your subject

My favorite photographer is Jim Stanfield. I like him the best because he does alot of portrait shots.

My favorite photograph was the one of the child in the Vietnamese refugee camp. I really like this photo because it is simple but shows alot of emotion at the same time.

The video did reinforce things we learned in class. Motion was used in many of the photographs. Another example is utilizing a simple shot, such as the photo of the baseball player.

Positive and Negative Critique:

I like my positive and negative project. I like the way that each picture matched up and connected. To make it better I would consider making the negative a little darker.

Framing Critique:

I like my framing photo. I like the way the light hits the face, and how the framing is symmetrical on the face. To make it better I would dodge the eyes and burn in the background.

Framing

These photos all demonstrate the use of framing.

This photo utilizes the walls of the bulding as a way to frame the woman walking throught the strreet.

I was attracted to this photo because of the framing and lighting. The door frame brings your eye to the woman, and the lighting makes the woman a mysterious object.

This is an interesting framing photo. The refraction from the water and the outline of the glass makes the photo.

In this framing photo the reflection in the sunglasses is framed by the sunglasses's frames.

This photo shows natural framing. The rocks outline the ocean and the skies.