(P12) Best Photos

 (Lifelines)

I increased the vibrancy and saturation to bring attention to the lights in the center here. I darkened the surrounding city scenery to focus the viewer towards the subject.

 (Speed)

I adjusted the temperature here to make the picture look less yellow. I brightened up some of the darker areas as well.

 (Rock Face and Gulls)

I increased vibrancy and saturation to improve color composition in this photo.

 (Father)

This photo was slightly blurred, so I boosted the clarity to correct this.

 (Griff)

I adjusted the temperature of this image to give it a warmer feel. I also adjusted contrast.

 (Maize Flower)

I adjusted vibrancy and saturation to make the color of the flowers stand out more.

 (Flag Bearer)

I brightened the image to make fine detail in the statue more visible. I increased contrast to make it stand out more as well.

 (Carol)

I increased the contrast of this image, and the vibrancy and saturation.

 (Lightplay)

The image was a bit washed out at first, so I darkened it.

 (The Branch)

I increased the contrast and saturation here.

 (Lifelines: The Second)

I adjusted color to make the taillights of the cars stand out more.

 (The Great Divide)

I brightened this image a bit to give it some glow to emulate excessive sunlight.

 (Peak Performance)

I brightened this photo very much, as it was hard to photograph the players with a high enough shutter speed to avoid motion blur.

 (Light at the End of the Tunnel)

I darkened the foreground to make the image in the center more "heavenly."

 (Freedom)

I adjusted the contrast of this photo in order to be able to see detail in the bird.

(Wings)

I brightened this photo slightly and also adjusted vibrancy and saturation in order to bring out the bird's colors.

Reflection:

     My favorite project has been our outdoor portrait project, because I value collaboration and enjoy photographing my friends. My least favorite project has been framing, as I do not view framing as a maker or break-er of photos. I have been using Photoshop to edit my photos as it allows me to simultaneously edit photos and convert them from raw format to other, more accessible formats. I would like to keep editing photos this way as it is very convenient to me and offers me the same editing tools as Lightroom. I would like to try more sports and nature photography next semester. 

(P11) Silhouettes

Reflection:

     I found photographing silhouettes to be one of the more difficult endeavors of our semester in photography. The subjects generally must be shot against very bright light, which can often be hard to find. The ideal time to snap silhouettes is at sunrise or sunset, however my schedule often does not allow me to be out taking pictures at these times. This is a struggle, because I missed out on some good photo opportunities by not shooting at sunset. It was also an advantage in that it required me to be creative in finding properly lit subjects.

(P9) Hands

I found hands to be a more difficult project than I expected. Trying to focus the picture on the hands was a challenge for me and so I had to spend a lot of time trying to find the correct angle and position for the hands so that they would appear in the frame. I particularly enjoyed capturing images of my bird, however it took me several tries, as she can be uncooperative. I also enjoyed capturing my hands on the ukulele, as I love music.

(P10) Quiet Moments

     I've found that photographing quiet moments is more about finding still moments. There was a lot of noise in some of these photographs, but the stillness is what gives off the feeling of quiet. Photographing nature and empty streets is something I found to be good. Photographing architecture is also good because is does not move. Statues are also good for this.

(P6) Shadows

     I have always considered shadows to be a minor detail in photos. After doing this project, I now have a better perspective for how important a role they play in photography. I tried to capture a mixture of living and nonliving shadows. I found the best shadows occurred near sunrise or sunset. Also, architecture involving pillars or railings is good for finding shadows.

Warm Ups

Warm Up 10:

     This image depicts a simple hallway with some pillars on the right. The pillars create long, emphasized shadows. The photo in black and white emphasizes the shadows more. The lack of color simplifies the image and the shadows look harsher as a result.

Warm Up 11:

     I find this to be an entertaining image, and the idea is interesting and humorous. I find it hard to believe that the shadow in the image is cast by the three models though, as they shape they are creating is not representative of that of the shadow.

Warm Up 12:

     My favorite specific food is hard to pin down specifically, however my favorite type of food is breakfast food. The dynamic between the elements of a hearty breakfast is what really makes it magical. Some highlights are scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, carbs like waffles or pancakes or french toast, and coffee. A meal like this will definitely give me the boost I need in my morning.

Warm Up 13:

- Don't have your subject taking up the entire frame.
- A 2/3 turn will help your client slim down in the frame and allow some nature into your shot.
- Allow light to cross a subject as opposed to colliding with them.
- Be aware of hands in your shot and how they might steal attention from the face of your subject.
- Tell your client to keep their chin down, to allow us to see their eyes more clearly.
- You client should not be in a telephone pole stance.
- Have your client shift their weight.
- Be communicative with your clients.

Warm Up 14:

     These portraits both have a visible temperature. They both use a consistent color scheme. The man with the blue fence has a blue suit on, and the woman's skin blends with the grass. Both also have some contrast which emphasizes the figure as well.

Warm Up 15:

     Both these portraits appear to be taken in front of a someone's house. They both have some nice greenery involved. The one on the bottom is more dynamic, while the one on top is more still. The mood created is different in both. The one on top is more serious. The one on the bottom is more fun.

Warm Up 16:

     This portrait has a very serious tone. The black and white, coupled with the expression and posture of the subjects creates this effect. This could be used as promotional material for a band or other group.

Warm Up 17:

     This photo gives us some personality details of the subject through the clothes she wears and what she is doing. We can tell that this is someone who is creative and intelligent by the graph paper, and someone who loves nature by her presence on the grass.

Warm Up 18:

     This photo sends a happy and festive message, carried by the ideals of marriage. The aperture of the camera was likely set between 1 and 3 for this image. I feel like I would not enjoy specifically being a wedding photographer as weddings would become less fun over time.

Warm Up 19:

     I find taking photographs at the beach and tide pools to be aesthetically pleasing. The water and sky provide a nice color and contrast to my subjects. It always serves as a nice backdrop to any portrait. Who wouldn't want to spend time near the ocean anyways?