Portraits

I think the framing effect of the mirror looks captivating. It could convey a story, it has lots of effects such as the mirror, my hand the background also the fact that my face is covered my the camera. The actually camera is dark as well as my hair but the background is brighter balancing it out. The photo shows circle composition (the mirror) and it balanced. 

I think the subject looks captivating, the color of my hair with the background is interesting. It conveys a serious emotion as there really is  no facial expression other than that. It has lights, darks and shadows, my face is lit while the background is darker and the background has shadows while my face has none. The composition is simple, it has balance and symmetry. 

The selfie within the portrait I think is captivating and interesting. The content has a story, taking a selfie instead of portrait but using it in the portraits anyway. The photo has a dark background in parts but still has light and my phone screen has it's own light.  The photo is centered and balanced but otherwise is simple.

plus X

How many PocketWizards do you need to fire a flash remotely?
2How does a PocketWizard transmit a signal?
Through channels How many channels are available on a PlusX transmitter?
10How can you tell if a signal has been sent or received?
The light will turn solid redWhat do you need to remotely trigger your camera to take a photo?
Connect a plus X with a cable to the plus x in your hand. 

Self Portrait plan

How many light sources are you going to use (including any reflectors)? Be specific.

Natural lighting; either outside or a window.

Will you use constant lights or strobes (flashes) or both?

Flashes.

What props will you use? Why? Be specific.

A window, a hand held mirror and a wall to create the different portraits I want.

What background will you use? Why? Be specific.

The background will be blurred but an outside setting like trees. This will look the best and the lighting will be good. 

What lens will you use? Why? Be specific. 

A kit lens or 75-300 mm. These will work the best. 

Close up compostition

Rule of thirds

Leading lines/diagonal lines

Perspective

S-curves

Balance

Light as the subject (the effects of the light)

Contrast of content 

Circular composition

Rhythm/Repetition

Frame in a frame

composition

Rule of thirds

Leading lines/diagonal lines

Perspective

 

S-curve

Balance 

Light as the subject (the effects of the light)

Contrast of content 

Circular composition

Rhythm/Repetition

Frame in a frame

Macro preview

Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Perspective

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S-curve

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Balance

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Light as the subject

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Contrast of content

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Circular composition

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Rhythm/repetition

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Frame in a frame

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watermark practice

Motion pictures

Panning

Shutter speed: 1/8

Aperture: 11

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/8

Aperture: 11

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/8

Aperture: 11

ISO: 100

General movement 

Shutter speed: 1/250

Aperture: 3.5

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/50

Aperture: 10

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/5

Aperture: 22

ISO:100

Forward movement

Shutter Speed: 1/500

Aperture: 4

ISO:200

Shutter speed: 1/30

Aperture: 9

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/5

Aperture: 25

ISO: 100

Across

Shutter speed: 1/100

Aperture: 5

ISO: 200

Shutter speed: 1/3

Aperture: 14

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/250

Aperture: 5

ISO: 200

Motion preview

1. Why slow down your shutter speed?
A slower shutter speed lets the subject move more in the amount of time the camera is open; capturing more motion.

2. What are the two primary ways to create motion in a photograph?
Have your camera move or have the subject move.

3. Why use a Shutter Priority mode?
In Shutter Priority mode you have control over the shutter speed while the camera changes ISO and aperture so the shot is correctly exposed. 

4. What are three primary methods to compensate for long shutter speeds when there is too much light?

• Small aperture
• Decrease ISO
• Use a natural density filter

5. From the Web site, what is a good starting shutter speed range (fastest to slowest) that you should start out with when attempting panning?

1/20th of a second

6. From the video, why is the center auto focus point important for panning?
So the subject stays in focus.

7. From the video, why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?

 So you can take the picture when while the subject is in front of you. 

8. What does the "AI Servo" auto focus mode do?

It helps the camera quickly focus and re-focus on it's own.

9. What are the advantages of shooting in "AI Servo" auto focus mode for sports/action photography?

It tracks moving objects so it's easier to take photos of people moving quickly.

10. Why should you consider using Back Button Focus for action photography?
You'll be able to take more photos quicker because you don't need to switch your focus setting.

11. What are some of the challenges of Back Button Focus?
You have to keep the auto focus button down.

Still life shoot (creative)

Aperture 24

Aperture 16

Aperture 5.6 

Aperture 24

Aperture 16

Aperture 5.6

Aperture 5.6

Aperture 16

Aperture 24

Stock Photography and Legal Issues

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1. What is a model release? Why do you need one?  
A model release form is a form the model signs agreeing that the photographer can post and use the photos however they agree to. It's important so that the model knows what the photographer will use the photos for and agree to it so there are so legal issues later.

2. Why should you keyword your photos?
You should keyword your photos so you can easily find them later.

3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with band names or logos?
Photos that have logos and such on them can't be used as commercially licensable photos. 

4. Why should you save space?
It's important to leave space for text.

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5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?
It's a bargain; you get what you pay for.

6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images?
Other designers may chose to use the same images as them.
7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?
Using Rights Managed.

8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography?
In Rights Managed you can pay different about for the image based on what you're using it for while in Royalty free you just pay once and the seller can sell to more than one person. 

9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it?
If I photograph a crowd at a baseball stadium and it's published, but the boss of one of the people in the audience recognizes him as an employee who called in sick that day and fires him, can he sue me for causing him to lose his job?

10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you?
If I stand outside a store and take a picture for publication of someone inside, either through the door or store window, is that a violation of some sort?


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Still life preview

1. Fruit, flowers, pottery

2. The photographer must consider the color, texture, shape, size of the background. Also the angle of the camera, the amount and angle of the lighting.

3. The aperture is important because it controls the depth of field.

4. A small aperture is good if you want a blurred background.

An example of stock photography I could take at home or around Austin is photographing animals, food, places, and people.

Designers and marketers are interested in stock photography.

Photographers can make money from stock photography.

Plan for still life shoot

1. I could arrange shoes, clothes, food or flowers.

2. I could use wood (a board or table) or a plain white backdrop (with a large sheet of paper).

3. I'll try to create a feeling of simplicity.

Ligthroom practice