Journal #4

Journal #4 - Aperture Settings

On this image, I used an aperture of f/4. 

On this image, I used an aperture of f/5.6

On this image, I used an aperture of f/14.

Journal #3

This is my light painting photo. I used a 5" shutter speed.

This is my panning shot. I used a shutter speed of 1/30.

This is my strobe light photo. I used a 10" shutter speed.

This is my action shot. I used a shutter speed of 1/1000.

Journal #2

Pinhole Phtography

First Attempt

Second Attempt

Third Attempt

 Throughout the pinhole photography experience, Carlie and I ran into a lot of challenges. All of our pictures were shot at the same place, all of the photos we took differed in the amount of time that we left the shutter open for. We took it beside the window on the second floor of the school. On our first attempt, we left the shutter open for two minutes. The result came out as a pitch black picture. On our second attempt, we left it open for just one minute in hopes of producing some kind of image. Again, the photo turned out black. We started to wonder if there was something wrong with our pinhole camera that was causing our photos to turn out like this. We found that there was light leeks coming from our lid. Because it was clear plastic (and painted both sides with black paint), it was easy to scratch off, and also difficult to find where the light was coming in from until you held it against the light. We taped all around our clear lid with black electrical tape before capuring our third image. On this attempt, we only left the shutter open for 25 seconds, and finally produced some kind of an image. However, it's hard to make out what our third picture actually is because of the brown smear we got on it caused by not leaving it in the fix for long enough. Another problem with our third photo is that there is not a lot of contrast and it is very dark. There was still light leaking through somewhere as it did cause a little white dot to appear in the middle of the picture.

Journal #1

Journal #1

Show me your Culture

This past week, I took 5 photographs which I thought contributed to my everyday life. Some may not be ideal for others, but it's what I've found that I surround myself with on a regular basis. As you can tell, all of these photos were taken inside since I actually don't like being outside, I like staying at home; I'm not very adventurous. This first photo is of my dog, Sully. He is one of the biggest parts of my life, I can't go a day without giving that fur bag a hug. The second photo displays some of my favourite nail polishes. This may sound weird, and a little obsessive... But I admit, I paint my nails almost every single day. It's something that I like to do to pass time; I even think that it's quite relaxing! The third photo is my feet wearing two of my most worn dance shoes from this season. I'm at my dance studio 4 days out of the week, it's basically my second home. The fourth photo is an example of how much I love my phone, but also how much I love to keep in touch with my friends. And finally, the fifth photo would be a picture of my bed. Whenever I'm not out and about, I am all tucked inside on my laptop doing homework or playing Sims 3. It is super comfy, and I just love how cozy it is. I feel protected when I'm all under the covers. 

Assignment #1

I'm Still Losing Friends Series

Ricardo Moraes

Photojournalism/Documentary

Photography

This picture really caught my attention as I feel that it is a very emotional photograph. I think what makes this an effective photograph is that it shows real-life emotion, no staging, and draws the viewer in by feeling empathy for the boy grasping the coffin. I also think that most people can relate to this photo as it relates to death. The strong focus on the boy hugging the coffin gives emphasis to the situation, showing how death can affect people. In the background, it shows more people looking like they are lining up behind the boy to say their final words to the deceased. The subtle white cast around the boy and the coffin makes them even more the main focus of the picture. Showing the boy's facial expressions against the coffin is an effective way to portray that this photo was taken during a tragedy.

I'm Still Losing Friends Series- Ricardo Moraes

Photojournalism/Documentary Photography

I'm Still Losing Friends Series- Ricardo Moraes
Photojournalism/Documentary Photography