Final Critique: make sure you are taking notes during your final. You will need to write about the strengths and weaknesses of the images that you presented at final critique.
The strengths of my photographs were: contrasts in colors, and the choice of lighting I used to work in. The library photograph is the best example of the choice of lighting and the composition and position in which I took the picture.
The contrast of colors stood out in many of my photographs, the leaves in the pond was my strongest in values and tones of different colors.
The weakest photograph was of the cropped hand with the ring. The ring was to dominate to really show the texture of the skin that I wanted to portray. I should have focused more on the skin and less on the ring. The other photographs I had a difficult time on knowing and decided where to crop, this is apparent in the photograph of the guy leaning on the rail, if I would have backed up to get more of an edge to the photograph his hand would have not looked like it was leaning on the edge of the page.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Slideshow
Strengths and Weakness:
One of my weaknesses in the slide show presentation was not sticking with one idea. I had too many ideas that I was trying to convey that my point got lost. Instead of choosing the country side or choosing old town architecture, I chose both. What also hindered my presentation was the music, the words were too graphic. The words acted independently and the viewers had a hard time concentrating on the photographs.
My strengths were the images. The buildings and the time of day helped many of my photos to convey my points.The light played a big part in the selection of the images, this helped to select the strongest of the images that I produced.
One of my weaknesses in the slide show presentation was not sticking with one idea. I had too many ideas that I was trying to convey that my point got lost. Instead of choosing the country side or choosing old town architecture, I chose both. What also hindered my presentation was the music, the words were too graphic. The words acted independently and the viewers had a hard time concentrating on the photographs.
My strengths were the images. The buildings and the time of day helped many of my photos to convey my points.The light played a big part in the selection of the images, this helped to select the strongest of the images that I produced.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Old places, New faces
Objectives. Clearly state what your plan will be.
My plan is to carefully photograph Texas' country. I really have enjoyed Commerce's small town feel and rich history. Growing up in the city has really made me appreciate a slower paced lifestyle as well as the scenic country sides. I would like to capture nature, and commerce's small town life. Some how I would also like to contrast these images with the city in which I had grown up in.
My plan is to carefully photograph Texas' country. I really have enjoyed Commerce's small town feel and rich history. Growing up in the city has really made me appreciate a slower paced lifestyle as well as the scenic country sides. I would like to capture nature, and commerce's small town life. Some how I would also like to contrast these images with the city in which I had grown up in.
Method. Clearly outline how you will carry out your plan.
Cooper lake is very peaceful this time of year and it has various sites filled with different kinds of wildlife and shrubbery. Just outside of commerce, there is farmland and old buildings. I would like to incorporate those ideas into my photographs as well. Downtown commerce is full of history, the buildings are wonderful in how I would like to portray my sideshow. In contrast, I would like to photograph the Dallas skyline and take photo's of construction and streets. I would like to portray and create a presentation based on city vs. country. Not an environmental piece, but simply exploring both types of landscapes and how each one has it's own pace and beauty.
Influences/Inspirations. Pick at least 2 photographers who have done work similar to your project (either in subject matter or style) and briefly discuss their work and its relation to your plan.
Ansel Adams- he works with different types of landscapes. I am interested in exploring the makeup of a texas country landscape.
Ansel Adams- he works with different types of landscapes. I am interested in exploring the makeup of a texas country landscape.
Lynn Radeka
she captured ghost towns. I would like to incorporate old historic towns.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Critique
Critique
The photograph I chose that was the strongest was Rachael without the bubbles in the grass. I felt like it was the strongest because the shadows and highlights in the grass seem to make a design in an otherwise plain environment. I like how she is positioned on the grass, the angle of the camera. Her facial expression also is nice, she is gazing past the picture plan and it makes the viewer contemplate what she is doing or about to do.
What the class felt like was the strongest were the pictures of Jeffrey by the red brick building. The class felt like his facial expression was fitting for the composition and the angle of the camera and where he was positioned. They also liked the photograph of Rachael blowing the bubbles. They liked the concept and idea of the playfulness that she was conveying. Although, the bubbles seemed to overshadow Rachael, they also liked her in the action of her blowing the bubbles. They also said that the background complemented the foreground with the brown colors of the building and the grass which gave an earth tone color scheme.
The photograph I chose that was the strongest was Rachael without the bubbles in the grass. I felt like it was the strongest because the shadows and highlights in the grass seem to make a design in an otherwise plain environment. I like how she is positioned on the grass, the angle of the camera. Her facial expression also is nice, she is gazing past the picture plan and it makes the viewer contemplate what she is doing or about to do.
What the class felt like was the strongest were the pictures of Jeffrey by the red brick building. The class felt like his facial expression was fitting for the composition and the angle of the camera and where he was positioned. They also liked the photograph of Rachael blowing the bubbles. They liked the concept and idea of the playfulness that she was conveying. Although, the bubbles seemed to overshadow Rachael, they also liked her in the action of her blowing the bubbles. They also said that the background complemented the foreground with the brown colors of the building and the grass which gave an earth tone color scheme.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Self Portrait
Self Portrait---
I am a quiet person possibly the first time I meet anyone or around people I do not know. After I get to know "you" I am pretty outgoing. Although, I am shy at times I like meeting people and making new friends. My God comes first in my life. My family is strong and I could not live without them. Therefore, my faith and family influence everything I do. Some words that could describe me are: easy going, sweet, and fun to be around. I am pretty relaxed but set in my ways and beliefs so I can be stubborn at times.
My alter ego... I don't have a "bad girl bone" in my body... If anything I do think about the "partying/wild" lifestyle but that may be because I watch mindless TV shows on MTV. Glitter, make-up, big hair, diamonds, money... these all come to my mind. Perhaps fame and fortune, the glitz and glamor, fashion.
I am a quiet person possibly the first time I meet anyone or around people I do not know. After I get to know "you" I am pretty outgoing. Although, I am shy at times I like meeting people and making new friends. My God comes first in my life. My family is strong and I could not live without them. Therefore, my faith and family influence everything I do. Some words that could describe me are: easy going, sweet, and fun to be around. I am pretty relaxed but set in my ways and beliefs so I can be stubborn at times.
My alter ego... I don't have a "bad girl bone" in my body... If anything I do think about the "partying/wild" lifestyle but that may be because I watch mindless TV shows on MTV. Glitter, make-up, big hair, diamonds, money... these all come to my mind. Perhaps fame and fortune, the glitz and glamor, fashion.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
George Krause and Mary Ellen Mark
George Krause
http://www.gallery339.com/html/ArtistBio.asp?artnum=45
I am drawn to this image, the contrast between her skin and the background is beautiful. One thing that really captured my attention was how her body was positioned, starting from the point of her foot there is a line that travels along her bottom and up her back, it is stunning. Also, the angle and position of her body gives the photograph a sense of movement, even if the model was not waving the fabric, my eye still travels upward. The fabric that she is waving creates more excitement as my eye travels up and then side to side.
Krause's work really captures the contrast between light and dark. In many ways, I am drawn to his techniques because that is one of the things I would like to explore more. Using models skin to make a photograph is also something I also admire about his work and one day hope to experience myself.
Mary Ellen Mark
http://www.maryellenmark.com/
This photograph is from her Miami Beach collection. When I first saw the collection I was not expecting older adults, when I think of Miami Beach I think spring breakers and parties. So, this collection shocked me and made me smile a little because I wasn't expecting images like this. However, this images caught my attention the most because it was so unexpected. It's kind of humorous because you see three older ladies with a guy holding a megaphone behind them. I really get involved with the photograph because I can feel like I am sitting in the water with them and also I start wondering about what they are doing. This photograph is wonderful because it places the viewer in the photograph and tells a story.
As I began viewing more of her work, her photographs really did start telling story's. Some of the images captured my attention so much that I felt sympathy or happiness towards her subjects. I enjoyed this about her work, I felt something more then it being just a photograph.
I am drawn to this image, the contrast between her skin and the background is beautiful. One thing that really captured my attention was how her body was positioned, starting from the point of her foot there is a line that travels along her bottom and up her back, it is stunning. Also, the angle and position of her body gives the photograph a sense of movement, even if the model was not waving the fabric, my eye still travels upward. The fabric that she is waving creates more excitement as my eye travels up and then side to side.
Krause's work really captures the contrast between light and dark. In many ways, I am drawn to his techniques because that is one of the things I would like to explore more. Using models skin to make a photograph is also something I also admire about his work and one day hope to experience myself.
Mary Ellen Mark
http://www.maryellenmark.com/
This photograph is from her Miami Beach collection. When I first saw the collection I was not expecting older adults, when I think of Miami Beach I think spring breakers and parties. So, this collection shocked me and made me smile a little because I wasn't expecting images like this. However, this images caught my attention the most because it was so unexpected. It's kind of humorous because you see three older ladies with a guy holding a megaphone behind them. I really get involved with the photograph because I can feel like I am sitting in the water with them and also I start wondering about what they are doing. This photograph is wonderful because it places the viewer in the photograph and tells a story.
As I began viewing more of her work, her photographs really did start telling story's. Some of the images captured my attention so much that I felt sympathy or happiness towards her subjects. I enjoyed this about her work, I felt something more then it being just a photograph.
The two images depict to me a sense of hopelessness, the children's faces are pitiful. I admire how she captures her subjects true self, you find emotion and personality behind their eyes.
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