For this assignment, I decided to go off of the beaten path with the "master photographer" that everyone knows. I went with a photographer who inspires me in portrait photography, as well as with lighting with an on camera flash. He is one who holds seminars, teaches others, and has thousands of followers. So in my eyes, he is a master.
His name, Neil van Niekirk. I particularly love one of his portraits in his gallery that follows all of the rules we have covered this far. Unfortunately, I can not copy and paste his work, so here is a link to his gallery. http://neilvn.com/galleries/portraits/ The particular image I find to follow all the rules is of a young asian woman in a red dress on a bridge. Not only does her body follow the s-line rule, the bridge in itself creates leading lines that all direct you back to her. The color of the dress allows for her to pop out of the photo, and do I need to mention the awesome lighting. This guy just plain inspires me. My goal, to get the lighting he does....he is just awesome. When I view his work, I get excited. Heart about to beat from my chest excited!
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My List of 10 items: These items will most likely be done in Macro. I'm planning on taking pictures of all of these and keeping five of the better ones for display.
Pez dispensers Pills Golf Ball Stickers Decorative tin man Glass Legos Vase Ice cycles Bath roses Pillow Though I took pictures of all of these items, the only pictures worth posting to the gallery were of the Pez Dispensers, Pills, Golf Ball, Stickers, Decorative tin man, Vase, and ice cycles. It is a toss up for my favorite image. I am fond of the ones posted at the bottom, perhaps your votes can help me finalize my decision? I think the colors make it hard for me, just so fun! :-) Rule of Thirds: This rule is based on how to compose your photo as if it were divided into equidistant vertical and horizontal lines; creating 9 squares on the photo. Placing your subject along these lines helps create a more interesting photo, rather than centering it. If you are taking pictures of landscape, utilizing the horizontal lines to equally break up your photo to create more interest. (ie: 1/3 subject, 1/3 horizon, 1/3 sky). There are 4 power points (cross-sections) that appear using this rule. Placing your subject somewhere near one of these areas (preferably on it)will create a better composition that is pleasing to the eye. Our eyes are naturally drawn to these areas when we are looking at something, so use it to your advantage to show off your art! Apeture/Depth of Field: This is the amount of light your lens lets into the sensor. The lower the #, the wider your apeture = the shorter the depth of field. So, if you like the blurry background (also called bokeh) , in order to focus on your subject in the foreground, you would use the lower apeture numbers. (This is actually a HIGHER setting.....but keep it simple and you won't get confused.) However, if you want your background to be in focus, you would set your camera to a higher apeture #, or lower setting. This will create a longer depth of field. ISO: Best put- This is your cameras sensitivity to light. The lower your setting, the lower your sensitivity. Shutter Speed: It is usually seen as a fraction. (ie: 1/250) In short- The higher your bottom number, the faster your shutter speed = the faster your picture will take = less blur from movement. Helpful Links: http://www.iheartfaces.com/category/tutorials/camera/ http://neilvn.com/tangents/index/camera-settings/ There is NOTHING more frustrating than trying to download a RAW image on Microsoft computers. The more I mess with these things, the more in love with my Macbook I become. Grrrrrrr!!!!! Luckily, my trusty Macbook made the download of these images possible. Yay for Apple products!!!! My likes are beautiful images, but I do tend to gravitate toward my Macro images. I really LOVE candid shots that capture the essence of a person. A fleeting moment we take for granted every second, captured for life....definitely magical! The photo here was chosen as my "like" photo for several reasons. 1st- The ring is sharp/crisp. Being the central focus of the picture, this is important. 2nd- The calligraphy acts as soft/gentle leading lines to the main subject, the rings. 3rd- The ring is placed in one of the 4 cross sections, (I have heard them called Noda/Nota points), where the eye naturally gravitates. 4th- The wording plays nicely with one of the MANY symbolances that wedding rings represent....faith in one another. My dislikes are school work that I really don't have a passion for. For instance, Elementary Statistics, pictured below! The only real reason for choosing this image, I liked the colors being reflected from the light. Not to complain, but why would I want to capture a moment and save something I dislike. I feel like that negates the idea of photography in general. (However, I do understand why it was assigned!) I guess I wouldn't make a great photojournalist! I can't wait to start getting a little more advanced in my photography skills. Happy photoging classmates :-) |
Kim BradfordI am a follower of Jesus first and foremost. Blunt truth is my strength, so if you want it, I am your lady! I am mom of a 4yr old and wife to an USAF SSgt. I LOVE the story of photos. There is something so magical about being able to capture a moment in time. ArchivesCategories |