Semester 1 Reflection

These are my 5 best photos, in my opinion, from the first semester in order. I have had loads of fun in photography this semester and have gained many skills. I now know how to use my camera and I understand its complex controls. I had tons of fun messing with these controls to create long exposure shots and more. This semester, I am most excited to continue learning ways to take cool photos and techniques that will improve my photography.

Project 7

Project 6 - Multiple Image Techniques

In this project, we practiced using photoshop to create some very cool photos. Unfortunately, I couldn't go on the field trip so the photos I took are all very similar and did not turn out very good. But, I have two panoramas, two HDR (High Dynamic Range) and two multiple exposures.

 These are my attempts at HDR photos. It didn't end up working because the trees were moving with the wind but it did teach me the technique. 

These are my best pictures. It is a multiple exposure shot of trees in my backyard and of humming birds in my backyard. I took about 5 pictures of trees and then laid them on top of each other to create this picture. For the hummingbirds, I took four pictures of the birds and then merged them together. I really like the way they turned out! 

These are my panoramas. I was pleasantly surprised by the way they came out even though the subjects are not very good. Despite this, the panoramas actually look pretty cool.

Project 5 - Basic camera Functions

This was my favorite project so far. We focused on learning the manual settings of our cameras. With these settings, I can make motion blur photos and mess with the depth of field of the pictures. Then, we had to make a before the edits and after the edits thing on photoshop. Unfortunately, after putting the pictures into photoshop there quality became diminished. Because of this, I have also posted the final version of my favorite photo I have taken to date.

Project 5: Pre-work

Project 4 - Contrast and Balance

In this project, we walked down town to take pictures. We had to take pictures of contrast in scale, color, value, texture and shape, plus radial balance, symmetrical balance and asymmetrical balance. We also edited some of our photos in a special way to create kaleidoscopes. Enjoy!

Strong Contrast in Scale

Strong Contrast in Color

Strong Contrast in Value

Strong Contrast in Texture

Strong Contrast in Texture

Asymmetrical Balance

Asymmetrical Balance

 Symmetrical Balance

 Radial Balance

Kaleidescopes:

Contrast and Balance: Prework

Strong Contrast in Scale

 Jesus Hernandez

Strong Contrast in Color

Hussain Khalaf

Strong Contrast in Value

Lola Hardy

Strong Contrast in Texture

Nick Selway

Strong Contrast in Shape

Victoria Brandt

Asymmetrical Balance

Adam Burton

Symmetrical Balance

Escher Grey

Radial Balance

Brenda Star