Final Exam

Transformative Photo:


-This is my transformative photo because I took this photo and didn't really like it, but after cropping out parts of it and editing color, I made a whole new composition. This made me realize the potential of photography. Just some simple edits can make it look much more interesting.

The Difference Between Shape and Form:

Form
Shape

The difference between form and shape is quite broad and both concepts are variable. Form is like the surface area, texture, or the it's 3D appearance. For example, my photo of Form shows a rock that has defining shadow shapes that clearly defines the rock and texture.
 For Shape, I like to think of it like a silhouette. It can have big or small varying shapes that will dramatically affect a silhouette. It can also have negative space or the space surrounding the shape that will create a dynamic contrast between the shape and the space around it. My photo example clearly demonstrates this as the two trees and branches create are interesting shapes themselves, but they also enhance the space around it with it's negative shapes.

Difference Between Repetition and Pattern:

The difference between these two concepts might seem similar, but both have their unique traits. Repetition, I like to think of as like an element that is repeating. Such as maybe a photo that has multiple curving lines or a shape with some kind of rhythm like a rolling hill.
Pattern on the other hand is an element that is shown all over the photograph. You can see the element multiple times through the photo, for example, my photo shows the element of lines that act as the pattern.

Movement

Movement is a tricky word in the element of design. One might think it's the movement of an object, but it's much more than that. Movement is the director that leads you through points of interest through out a photo. It might be lines of smoke that travels through the whole photo or maybe a long river that winds around the photo. It my photo however, its the winding road that acts as a forceful line that guides your eye around it.

My best is from the commercial shoot:



I think this is my best because I thought of color contrasts. It is my best work because I learned to see differently and changed me as a photographer. It made me think of color contrast between my subject and the background. I also initially took this photo facing straight at him, but I thought it might be more interesting if I changed the angle to show some light.
This made me think of the surroundings more to enhance what would've been a much more boring photo. This changed how I saw differently because I was actively searching for a better composition while shooting this and also thought of elements that would make the photo better.

Student Website Review

Period 1: http://aileenhhsu.weebly.com/photography - I think the photo that is black and white with the drawn chalk stairs is the best because its creative and well taken photo. It also has good composition for what it is.

Period 3: http://gr8j8.weebly.com/ - The best photo on here is the one with the sunset in the field with the little house. This is the best photo because it looked like it required planning and timing to get the right shot along with it being a very nice composition resulting in a professional looking photo.

Period 4: http://haroonrasheedphotography.weebly.com/ - Best photo is the one is his best of work section which has someone standing in the hallway leaning on lockers because it looks nice with the lighting and the silhouetted figure is a nice contrast in it.

Presentation Project

http://tomlongphoto.weebly.com/

Commercial Shoot

By Hanson

By Hanson

(11x17)

By Tommy

By Briant

By Briant

Camera Raw Edit

Before Edit

After Edit

Did some cropping and lighting adjustments.

My Best Picture

Five Photographers I like:

1.) Henri Cartier-Bresson
2.) Annie Leibovitz
3.) Ansel Adams
4.) Steve Mccurry
5.) Brian Duffy

MSJ MC Week Story

It is Multicultural week here at MSJ and its a week of celebration of the many cultures. It involves a week of different foods served at lunch with a special assembly at the end of the week. The biggest advantage of this week is the very long lunch which is over one hour long. This also means shorter class periods overall and alot more time to enjoy ourselves during the long break. For me, I got to go out of campus to eat some food and come back with still time to spare without having to rush. The perfect time for me to take some pictures for the photography assignment. This have made my lunches more relaxed and enjoyable.

Unity

No edits. Shows unity because my subjects are all connected.

Shutter Speed and Everything After

Divine Brokaw

1. Fast. The Trucks in the photo seem completely still with no motion blur.
2. Depth
3. Element of Art: Lines. Lines that lead your eye around the picture. The highway and trucks act as the leading lines.
4. Principle of Design: Pattern. A repeating element in the picture. The trucks are placed in a pattern as well as the design of the railings and the white highway lines.

Tuesday With Farley's Kids

Fast shutter speed. 1/60 is my guess.

Len's Blog - Documenting the Blues Unity

Photo #6 was our choice for unity.  The way it shows unity is that many elements of design are incorporated in the photo. There is movement among the photo that creates emphasis on the subject which is the man on the stick. It also shows rhythm with the smoking pots. They act like leading lines , repetition, and pattern that curves around the photo. It also features a variety of subjects that lead your eye around the whole picture. The placement of the shapes also create balance and proportion among the many subject as well. With the inclusion of all these elements, it works to create unity and completeness to the overall picture.

Variety

Rhythm

Movie Monday Part 3 and 4

1. What is your definition of successful? - My definition of success is overcoming odds to meet your goals or ambitions. Whether the goal seems impossible, you still aim for it anyways. 
2. What have you given up to become successful? - In the past, I've given up many hours of my life and time in order to achieve some of my goals. 
3. What did Parks give up to become successful? - Parks gave up much of his time with his family. He was often away from his family when he was working. 
4. Who was Genevieve Young's father? - He father was one of the founding members of Vk Wellington Kok and also the UN. 
5. How much was Parks advanced to write his first book (and eventual best-selling autobiography)? - For his book he was given 10,000 Dollars in advance.
6. How much money did Elijah Muhammad offer Parks to do a story on The Nation of Islam? - Parks was offered a total of $500,000 dollars for the story. 
7. Why did Parks refuse the money? - He refused it out of disagreement of the Nation of Islam's support of violent protests and preferred his camera document more positive views on life and not violence or guns.
8. What was significant about the movie The Learning Tree? - First film made by an African American. 
9. What was significant about the character Shaft? - Inspired many African Americans to overcome racism.
10. What was Gordon Parks' choice of weapons? - His Camera and his writing.
11. What reason did Genevieve Young give for the divorce? - The relationship was holding her back and there was not enough stability in their life. 
12. In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. What recent feature film told the same story? - The most recent film was 12 Years a Slave. A very good movie, I watched it in theaters back in 2013. 
13. Who was Gordon Parks, jr? - Gordon Parks oldest son who was a Hollywood writer. He died in a plane crash in his forties. 
14. What is your favorite Gordon Parks photo? - This one. The shapes look incredible. 
15. What will you remember about Gordon Parks in ten years? - A man who has accomplished much and has preserved at a time with prevalent racism.  

Proportion

Repetition and Pattern

Movement

Roads and Trees lead your eyes around the photo

Emphasis

Hallway. Emphasis on my left hand.

Balance

Texture

Color - Red