Portrait Critique

         Are you happy with it?  If so, what do you like?  If not, what would you change?  Is there anything you could improve upon?

 I really love this picture; however now that I look at it again it seems too light. I love the picture itself but I would like to make it darker overall and I don't like how you can see you can see how I tried to dodge the man. I would like to re-do it sometime since I really like this photo and add more time to the bricks and burn in the part down by his elbow.

Portraits

 I love the interesting angle of this photo.

 I am immediately attracted to the eyes in this photo.

 I first notice the eyes in this photograph as well.

 I really love the simple yet interesting background of this photo. It keeps the attention on the subject and I like the unusual look on her face. It makes it very unique.

 I like the framing in this portrait. It immediately draws your attention to the eyes.

 I love the angle of this photo and the unusual look on her face. Also it is completely natural.

 This photo has great framing and colors which draws your eye to the eyes.

 I like the rule of tirds and depth of field in this photo.

 I love the color scheme, rule of thirds and idea in this picture.

 This is a really unique picture and it really catches your eye.

 I LOVE the positive energy in this picture and the great contrast.

 

This photo has an interesting angle and it's very obscure yet unique.

Dramatic Lighting Rules

1.       If you would like detail in your subject and you are shooting into a BRIGHTER background, OVEREXPOSE by 2 stops (Ex. If the light meter says 1/250 @ f/8, you can go to 1/60 OR you can change your aperture to f/4); conversely, if you would like a silhouette, you DO NOT have to do this.  I silhouette is simply UNDEREXPOSING your subject and a background that is much brighter will do this for you.

2.       If you have bright light on the subject and the background is DARK you may need to underexpose slightly.  (Ex. If the light meter says 1/250 @ f/8, you can go to 1/500 or 1/1000 OR f/11 or f/16 to underexpose).

3.       BRACKET all of your exposure (shoot a few different exposures) for EVERY scene you photograph.

What makes a great portrait?

The first thing I notice in a person is always their eyes. In a portrait that's the first thing I notice as well. My idea of a great portrait is when the eyes catch your attention very first. I like to be left wondering and this is caused by an interesting look in the eyes. The National Geographic photograph of the Afghan girl does the best job of leaving the person viewing it wondering what was she looking at and why does she have such a distressed look about her? I also like portraits that are obscure. From a weird angle, not head on and with abnormal lighting.

National Geographic DVD

·         List 5 ideas (compositional approaches, lighting techniques, etc.) that you noticed in the DVD that would make you a better photographer.

             1. Have lots of patience and realize that a good photograph takes time.

             2. Have an open mind.

             3. Have a very good knowledge and experience with the equipment you're using. 

             4. Recognize the moment. Be aware of your surroundings and know when something   

                  picture worthy is about to happen.

             5.  Have a vast knowledge of photography and an idea of what you want to capture.

·         Describe your favorite photographer in the DVD.  Let me know why you liked their approach or style.

        

        I don't remember her name but in the beginning of the film here was a photographer traveling on the train and she walked out in between the cars while it was going around a turn to take a picture of the back of the train and the scenery around it. I loved how fearless and dedicated she was to getting a great picture.

 

·         What was your favorite photograph?  Why?

        I really liked the photograph of the Afghan girl with the amazing green eyes. I know this is a popular favorite but it really stood out to me and I could feel the emotions in the picture because of the disturbing look in her eyes.

 

·         Did any of these photographs help reinforce some of the ideas that we have discussed in photography class?  List and describe at least two that you noticed.

        The girl with the green eyes is a great example of a portrait and conveying a message. It also has great lighting and rule of thirds.

        There was an incredible picture of some huge trees with snowy mountains in the background. It had incredible lighting and great depth of field.

 

       

 

Positive Negative Critique

Are you happy with it?  If so, what do you like?  If not, what would you change?  Is there anything you could improve upon?

I do like this assignment for the most part however I'm really bothered by the spots on it. If I were to re-do and the price of paper was not an issue than I would have done a much better job. Now that I look at it I think it would have been better as a hands and feet photograph. I wish I had used the picture of my mom doing a headstand because it was in the corner and would have look really neat with the four heads meeting in the middle.

Framing Critique

Are you happy with it?  If so, what do you like?  If not, what would you change?  Is there anything you could improve upon?

I am happy with this photo but it is definitely not my favorite. I wish it was straighter which I could have fixed somewhat by moving the easel but I was not standing at the right distance away from every part of the picture so the lines are crooked. I also wish the pumpkin had not been in the background and if I had the time I would have cleaned the smudges on the window but then the cat would have moved.

Framing

 I love the perfection of this photo (even though it's probably fake) but I like the photo of the window just as much as what's outside.

 I love the beachy feeling of this picture and the rule of thirds along with the man being framed by the boardwalk.

 I like the fact that there are people in the picture because it really captures the subject and puts it in perspective.

 I really like the colors on this photo and the great depth of field. You can see the detail of the columns just as much as the detail in the city.

I love how this photo is framed by nature and it's a man made subject being framed by nature as opposed to nature being framed by the man made subject.

Hands and Feet Critique

Are you happy with it?  If so, what do you like?  If not, what would you change?  Is there anything you could improve upon?

I like this picture a lot especially the depth of field and I think the ring and bracelet gives it a nice touch. There is not much I would change about it except for maybe the back ground and I wish my dad's hand didn't look so old and wrinkly.