Humans of Bend

"I hate cats with a passion. They look like they want to claw my face off!"

"I like exploring nature when I'm not at work, I used to do it all the time with my parents."

"My mom always said my eyes were gorgeous, but I just don't see it."

"I like running because it keeps me active and gives me a rush."

"I hate math class."

Camera Raw Edits

Unedited

Edited

Unedited

Edited

What I'm Thankful For

My Cat

The Outdoors

Nature

Technology

Motion

Freeze

Motion

Pan

Exposure

• Amount of light allowed into the camera's sensor and how long the sensor is exposed to light while taking a photo
• Controlled with shutter speed or aperture
• Long exposure = slow shutter speed (star trails). Short exposure = fast shutter speed (high speed photography)
• Exposure combines: Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO/film speed (sensitivity of the sensor)
• All three elements have to work together to properly expose a photo. A change in one will change the others
• The higher the ISO, the more noise
• Large aperture needs quicker shutter speeds, smaller needs slower

Wide aperture

ISO

Slow shutter speed.

Motion

Freeze motion.

Motion blur.

Panning.

Scholastic-Inspired

I chose this photo because the Scholastic Awards were given to mostly dark photos with lots of feeling. The contrast and dark colors give a feeling of depression to the photo.

Lighting

Lighting Notes

I like how the sunset lights the surroundings and creates a sense of warmth. Using the lighting to create a sort of "temperature" is a good way of setting a mood. Natural lighting is always good.

I like how the harsh shadows create a mood of sadness. Using harsh shadows and contrast can make a photo more dramatic and may catch the viewer's attention more than a typical photo, in some circumstances. This photo looks like it might be using some soft artificial light.

When someone things of changing the light to create a dramatic yet simple scene, they may think of darkness, high contrast, and harsh shadows. This photo is not any of those but it still catches the attention of the viewer. The photo uses natural light, but it's broken up by the blinds, creating a more interesting photo.

Darkness

I think this photo represents darkness because someone smashed my tail light and I think that's quite depressing. I like how the photo shows the jagged edges of the broken lens and really shows the destruction through the photo alone.

Photoshop Lesson 2

Cropped (left) vs. uncropped (right).

Arnold.jpg with the auto-corrections.

Portraits

I like this photo because it just shows the subject at work. He's just doing what he normally. It's a little out of focus but the colors and contrast look good in my opinion.

I like the detail shown in the photo and how the eye stands out. A person is still the subject, while not totally being the typical head-shot.

Portraits Intro

1. I am going to photograph Caitlin at school and either Max Walker or someone from my family 

    at home. I feel like this people show the most character. I'll try to capture what they enjoy doing 

    or how they act in the feel of the photo.

2. - Use different angles to try to capture the essence of the subject and to make it more dramatic.

    - Create a soft focus on the background to bring more of the viewer's attention to the subject.

    - Try to angle the shoulders of the subject away from the camera so the focus of the photo is on

       something other than their shoulders.

    - Try a symmetrical shot, as it may impact the viewer more than other photos, depending on 

       circumstance.

    - Try environmental portraits along with portraits on bland backgrounds to try to achieve different 

       effects and feelings.

3.

I like how he's looking casually at the camera and it doesn't look like he's uncomfortable.

I like how you can't even see the person's face but you can still feel the emotion and you can tell their passion is photography.

I like how he isn't looking at the camera and it still truly portrays the man in the picture.

Lines

I liked the soft focus of this photo and the subtle colors in the leaves. I also like how the cracks in the porch lead toward the main leaf, which I used as the subject.

I like the vibrant colors in this photo and how the trunk of the tree and all the branches going in different directions lead toward the leaves.

Fall Photo

I like this photo because there're a lot of different fall colors in it, drawing the viewer in. The photo also demonstrates balance because of the dead and living tree in the background.

Rule of Thirds

I like this photo because of the simplicity and the pop of red behind the wheel. This photo fits the rule of thirds because the wheel lines up along the right third and the top third, drawing your eyes in.

Rules of Composition

1. Rule of Thirds - Imaginary lines diving an image into 9 equal parts by two vertical and two horizontal lines. Placing your subjects along these lines attracts the attention of the viewer. Adds balance and interest to your photo. It also encourages the creative use of negative space, the empty space around your subject.

   

   The photo really brings your attention to the three men because the photographer used the rule of thirds.

2. Balance - Placing subjects off-center results in a photo that is more likely to attract the viewers attention. By including an object of lesser importance along with your subject, you fill the empty space and create balance.

   

   Having the larger rock out of focus in the background create a sense of balance.

3. Lines - Our eyes are naturally drawn to lines in photos, so including a line in your photo will draw the viewer deeper into the photo. Straight, diagonal, curvy, zig-zag, radial, etc.

   

   The curving lines lead your eyes toward the two lone trees.

4. Symmetry and Patterns - Symmetry and patterns make photos more eye-catching. Breaking the symmetry or pattern in some way can introduce tension and make a great focal-point.

   

   The symmetry between both sides catches the eye but the tree breaking the symmetry is interesting.

5. Point of View - Viewpoint makes a photo more interesting. Rather than shooting from eye-level, considering photographing from a high or low point, from close or far, or from the front or back, etc. Different angles add variety to your photos.

   

   Viewing the eye from such a close perspective makes the photo interesting.

6. Background/Foreground - Photographing on a plain background will make your subject pop. Busy backgrounds make your subject blend in and distracts the viewer away from the subject.

   

   Having such a plain background draws your attention to the subject.

7. Depth - Due to the fact that photographs are two-dimensional, you need to compose your shots to convey a sense of depth. Including objects in the foreground, middle ground, and background creates a sense of depth.

   

   Having things to focus on in the foreground, middle ground, and background creates a sense of depth

8. Framing - Natural frames such as trees, archways, and holes can create a nice farm to isolate the main subject from the outside world. Adds emphasis to your subject.

   

   The object in the foreground frames the building in the background, grabbing your attention.

9. Cropping - By cropping tight around your subject, you eliminate background noise, giving the subject the viewer's attention.

   

   Filling the frame up with mostly the moon brings the main focus to the moon.

10. Break the Rules - Experimenting creatively with a photo's composition brings different perspectives and you have more shots to choose from later.

    

    This photo doesn't follow the rule or thirds, yet it still catches your eye and make a great photo.