EXTRA CREDIT FOR FINAL

1. Explain what happened to the man that was killed by the subway and how the photographer was able to take the photo. 
The man was trying to calm down a panhandler who had gotten angry, but had been pushed in front of train. The man could not pull himself out and the photographer claims that he tried to warn the train that the man was there by using his flash on his camera because he couldn't help the man get out. He also was taking pictures just before the train hit. 

2. Why did the photographer say he took the photo?
The photographer said that he was just doing his job as a photojournalist. 

3. Do you think the photographer should have taken the photo?
I do believe that it was alright for the photographer to take this photo because he did try to help. I also believe though that he could have tried harder in helping the man out of his situation. I believe that several people could've helped the fallen man and they just didn't step up in time. The photographer was just doing his job, yes he could've tried to help more, but in reality, he isn't a police officer, he isn't a fireman, he's a photographer. He was photographer just doing his job. 

4. Do you think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this situation? Why or why not?
No, I honestly think that the photographer could have tried harder to save the man but he was so absorbed in the fact of having a record-breaking story that he was more interested in getting a priceless photo than saving a life.


5. Do you agree or disagree with the decision to run the photo on the front page of the New York Post? Explain why or why not.
I do think that it is rather morbid to show a photo like that in the New York Post because it's something that maybe the public should see but maybe they shouldn't see. I feel like it did not give the man who died justice because it's as if they were glamorizing the fact that a train wreck occurred and there was a photographer there to capture it all instead of the story of a photographer saving a man's life.


6. What is more important to a photojournalist, capturing images of life as it happens or stopping bad things from happening? Why or why not?
A photojournalist wants to capture images of life as it happens because that is what they are told to do. They are told not to get involved and just take the picture. It's like in the case of that man who took that picture of the dying boy and vulture. Did he help the child? Take him somewhere to bring him back to a healthy state? No, he just took the picture and left. Yes, it is a bit inhumane but if a photographer stopped to help someone every time there was a situation we wouldn't have some of the great photos we have today. 

7. Do you think it is ever ethically acceptable for a photographer to involve himself/herself in a situation that he or she photographs? Explain why or why not.
I think that if there is a situation in which a photographer could help someone in they should definitely go for it. I believe that a life is for the most part more important than a photo and if a photographer takes a photo of a situation and has that feeling in the pit of their stomach that they should help, then they should help. 

8. Should photojournalists always avoid influencing events as they happen? Explain your answer.
No, like I stated in the answer above I think that if a photographer has a gut feeling that they should aid someone in need that they should definitely stop taking photos and help solve the situation.
 
9. After reading the responses from the professional photographers, what stands out as the most appropriate response for a photographer to this situation.
The photographer in any situation will most likely say that it's their job to take photos for others to see and open up the eyes of people around the world, not to be super heroes. Their emotions should not get involved in the situation that they are in.

REVIEW

1. You will need to know how to write a correct caption. Remember its 2 and ONLY 2 sentences .

Caption Rules:

1. First sentence includes major information about the photo (who, what, where, when, why, how). You may make up the information for this assignment.

2. First sentence should be written in present tense as if the action of the photo is still happening.

3. Second sentence should be past tense, and should include background information.

4. Information in caption should not be obvious by looking at the photo.

Pick a couple of photos and write captions for them. There are already captions there, don't copy them. You can make up names and situations if necessary. Post the photo and the caption on your blog.

 A mother and her child fall through a fence in Syria due to the large crowds. Because of ISIS

people have become extremely concerned about the well being of their families. 

Family member of Michael Brown sobs erratically at his funeral. The case in Ferguson has 

cause uproar amount many family members and friends.

2. You will need to know all the rules of photography and be able to explain them. Here are the rules again:

1. Rule of thirds-the subject of the photo is not exactly in the middle of the photo itself but on the side which leads the viewers eyes across the photo.

2. Balancing Elements- the two subjects in the photo balance each other out.

3. Leading Lines- lines in the photo lead the viewers eyes to looking at the subject of the photo and the whole photo itself. 

4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)- the subject of the photo has patterns in it or re occurs in the photo. 

5. Viewpoint- can be worms eye (below subject), birds eye (above subject), or regular point of view. 

6. Background- the background sets the photo and should not take too much away from the subject itself and should compliment the subject.

7. Create depth- there is a foreground, mid ground, and back ground in the photo that leads the eyes throughout the photo. 

8. Framing- the subject of a photo is being framed by another source in that photo that adds more emphasis to the subject. 

9. Cropping- the subject is cropped or partially cropped in the photo that may add more emphasis to certain parts of the subject. 

10. Mergers and avoiding them- mergers are parts of a photo that takes the eyes away from the subject or when they distract, they can be half of a face taken unintentionally or for example a tree branch that looks like it's poking the subject. To avoid them a photographer should make sure that there are no distractions to the subject. 

3. You will need to know and understand Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.

Aperture- 
Shutter Speed-
ISO-

4. You will need to know and be able to explain the ethics of manipulating photos in photoshop and what is acceptable and what is not acceptable.

On your blog tell me what is acceptable and what isn't.

5. You will need to be able to explain the three types of portraits you read about – Environmental, Self and Casual.

Environmental- the environment of the photo relates with the subject.
Self- a picture that a person takes of themselves.
Casual- more of a "Kodak" moment photo or isn't posed.

6. You will need to be able to explain the photographic terms: Exposure, Depth of Field, and Focal Length. Look those words up again.

Exposure- 
Depth of Field-
Focal Length-

7. You will need to know the four types of magazine covers: Early, Poster, Married to Type and Forest of Words and how to tell the difference.

Early-
Poster-
Married to Type-
Forest of Words-

8. Finally, we will be asking you to read about a current event that happened last year with a New York Post photographer. It will be a longer reading and there will be a multi-part series of reflective questions. This will be extra credit on the exam, so if you struggle with the above ideas/questions – you should plan to do this part. It could be the difference between an average grade and a very good grade.

MAGAZINE COVER

PORTRAIT

SELF PORTRAIT

(i don't know why one eye is black)

Blog #1 - Magazine tips

Go to the link below:

http://www.pubexec.com/article/32-tips-tales-techniques-evaluating-appeal-your-next-magazine-cover-84611/1

Read the 2 page article about magazine cover design. The second page is much more important than the first page. On your blog tell me 5 things you should be thinking about when you design your magazine cover.

1. Color
2. Shadows
3. Overlap
4. Angle
5. Trick


Blog #2 - Best magazine covers 2013

Next, go here and look at some great designs:

http://www.magazine.org/asme/magazine-cover-contest/past-winners-finalists/2014-winners-finalists

Look at and read about ALL 32 designs, please stop when you get to the section called Cover of the Year. Make a new post titled : "Best Covers"

17 of them involve a portrait. Number a blog post from 1-17. Figure out which ones are portraits (these will be the ones with people in them), start your count with the Section called News, Politics and Business. The first portrait is from the New Yorker and it has Michael Douglas on it.

Next to each number, write "Formal, Informal, or Environmental" 

1. formal
2. informal
3. environmental
4. formal
5. formal
6. environmental
7. formal
8. environmental 
9. formal
10. informal
11. formal
12. formal
13. informal
14. formal/ environmental
15. formal
16. formal
17. formal


Blog #3 -- My Favorite Cover

FAVORITE 

"In Bazaar’s biggest issue ever, Sarah Jessica Parker ushered in the fall season. Clad in Chanel and a feathered headpiece by Ellen Christine Couture, it’s clear why Parker is fashion’s queen bee. The stunning image shot by Terry Richardson showed that what’s essential in fashion is a bit of fun." 

Write a 100-150 word critique of the portrait on the cover.

The reason why I chose this photo as my favorite was because of how natural yet formal it is. I like how the subject isn’t looking directly at the camera and seems to be genuinely laughing about the situation. The subject still looks classy and beautiful due to her dress and hat as well as impeccable hair, but, she doesn’t seem stiff like other models and seems to be enjoying herself. I like the fact that the background is white so the whole focus is on her. I like that she isn’t wearing too much makeup and the makeup that she is wearing isn’t overly dramatic and that adds to the natural look of the photo. I like the lighting on her as well that adds a sort of glow to her look. 

Blog #4 - Magazines Part II

You also need to know a little more information about the types of magazine covers that have been used through the years. Here are the most common types:

Cover types

1. Early Magazine Covers
2. The Poster Cover
3. Pictures Married to Type
4. In the Forest of Words

On your blog, write a short (50-150 word) explanation of what the main attributes of each of the four types are. Use your own words, and DO NOT copy and paste.

Early Magazine Covers: The covers were bland and had more words than pictures on them. Obviously, the pictures were not photographs but drawings instead. There weren't any colors in the drawings or on the actually cover itself, just the color of the paper.

The Poster Cover: The covers became more colorful and the photos became more of the focus of the magazine cover itself. Their were less words used and only the title was in bold. Then later, the photos became practically the whole cover. 

Pictures Married to Type: The photos started to become more and more integrated with the words of the magazine. Part if a photo would cover up the title of the magazine. 

In the Forest of Words: Quite the opposite of the one above, the photo would be covered up by all of the words featured in the magazine cover. 

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

1. List the changes that were made to the model's face in the computer. (Look carefully)
The changes that were made to her face were her eyes, eyebrows,nose, chin, face shape, and mouth.

2. List the changes that were made to the model's body in the computer. (Look carefully)
They tucked in her stomach AS WELL AS HER WHOLE BODY. They made her neck longer, they made her nose smaller, eyes bigger, face more angelic. They also basically spray painted her whole body and made her legs and feet smaller and longer. They made her butt smaller too which doesn't make all that much sense cause the big deal now is big butts. 

3. List the changes that were made to the model in the computer. (Look carefully)
They made her extremely thin, made her hair longer, and rounded her butt and boobs and flattened out her natural curves.  

4. Is it ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like these in a photo? Why or why not?
No, I don't think it's acceptable because you are changing that person and stripping them of their natural beauty. 

5. Are there circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation?
Nope, it's completely wrong because the public is being lied to and they think that this beauty is what they have to become to be socially acceptable. People shouldn't be lied to about appearance because that's what most people are insecure about.  

6. What types of changes are OK, and what aren't?
Making the skin smoother and filling in eyebrows and such is alright. Any edits that can be done with makeup are alright. 

7. Explain what you think the differences are between fashion photography and photojournalism.
Photojournalism does edit certain things in a photo but fashion photography changes the whole subject into something fake. 

8. What relationship does each type of photography have to reality, and how does this affect the ethical practice of each?
It shows how the public views beauty in this era.

9. Why do you think I am showing you these three videos?
To open our eyes about the corruption of today's media and view on beauty. 

10. Why are none of these videos about guys???
Because guys don't care what they look like for the most part and aren't pressured physically, and they also do not wear makeup or other cosmetic things for the most part. 

COLD

ELECTRICITY

PURPLE

A. What is the most powerful image from the slideshows? Why?
I think the photo of Ian's mother crying awaiting his arrival is the most powerful image because it shows the strength of  mothers love.


B. Through the photos, Ian is in different locations, each set of photos from the same location comprise a short series or set.

Set #1 At home in Denver - Tell me which image #s from image #1 to image #9
Set #2 At Basic Training - tell me which image #s from image #10 to image #49
Set #3 In Iraq - tell me which image #'s from image #50 to image #70
Set #4 Back in Denver - tell me which image #s from image#71 to image #82


Which set of images was the most powerful? Why?
I think that both At Basic Training and Back in Denver are the most powerful because it shows to hardships of having to be trained for the army and also the emotion of ones return.
C. How do the images work together to tell a story?
The images each show individual and personal experiences of Ian and his family members.

A. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written?
The verbs are written in present tense.

B. How do the captions enhance the photographs?
They help the viewer understand what's going on if there is any confusion.4. Now its your turn to write a few captions - DO NOT COPY THEIR WRITING

A. Write three of your own captions to photos without looking at the caption written by the photographer. Be sure they are written in the following form. For this assignment you can make up names and facts to write your captions.

First sentence:
Subject -- action verb (present tense) -- object -- how -- why -- when -- where.

Second sentence:
Subject -- verb (past tense) -- object (describes background [context] of the situation shown in picture.)

Example:

Image #2

Ian studies his transcript and diploma as he departs the Bear Creek High School commencement at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He dismisses the importance of the ceremony but not of the diploma. "If I didn't get my diploma, I couldn't join the Army. I couldn't do anything like that - and where would I be?" Looking back, he said, "I wish it went by a lot slower and I did a lot of things differently - grades." Ian's grade-point average was 2.0346.

CAPTIONS 

1. Ian holds a religious rosary necklace carefully in his hand to calm himself down in his barrack after returning from more training. He also kept a small memo of his girlfriend Kristen in his pocket.

2. Ian rips a small photo of his ex girlfriend sadly and angrily in his hand while sitting in his room. Behind him, there were photos of other friends and family members as constant joyful memories.


3. Ian holds his fiancé's hand lovingly in his while they get married in an empty courtroom on August 29 2009. He wore a crisp red shirt for the very special occasion. 

Self Portraits and portraits Part I AND Rules of Photography Part 2

TIPS:

- alter perspective
- looking off camera
- experiment with light

ENVIRONMENTAL

I picked this photo because I liked the way the woman wasn't looking at the camera.

I picked this photo because I liked the angle of the photo.

CASUAL PHOTO

I liked the fact that the woman was the main focus of the photo and its simple. 

I love how natural this photo is and how the whole boy isn't in the photo.

SELF PORTRAIT

I liked this photo because of how vintage it looks.

I like this photo because you can't really see the person but you know it's a self portrait.

who will you shoot, where will you shoot, and what will you do to make the shot successful.

I WILL SHOOT MARIANA OUTSIDE AND I WILL USE THE THE RULE OF THIRDS AND LIGHTING TO MAKE IT SUCCESSFUL.

1. Rule of thirds

2. Balancing Elements

3. Leading Lines

4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)

5. Viewpoint

6. Background

7. Create depth

8. Framing

9. Cropping

10. Mergers

APERTURE, SHUTTER SPEED AND ISO

APERTURE

1. What part of the body should we closely relate aperture?
The human eye.

2. Finish this sentence - the smaller the Aperture ____the less light comes in_________, the higher the Aperture ______the more light comes through__________.


3. In your own words tell me how aperture impacts Depth of Field?
A large f number will bring the foreground and background objects into focus and a small f number will do the opposite.

SHUTTER SPEED

High shutter speed

Low shutter speed

1. If you were assigned to shoot at Bulldogs and Hotdogs night, which was a few months ago, what shutter speeds do you think you would have to shoot at the following events that night I would like you to answer the question for the following two situations:

At the beginning while the sun was still up and the courtyard had reasonable good light

a.) a booth in the middle of the yard near the Tree
low shutter speed

b.) a food booth outside under one of the big red awnings
low shutter speed

c.) the Stars performance inside the gym
high shutter speed

d.) students dancing near the center of the courtyard
high shutter speed

e.) people streaming in from the front doors
low shutter speed

f.) the basketball booth where students are shooting basketballs at a hoop
low shutter speed
Towards the end when there is no sun and has gotten dark enough that you can't see from one end of the courtyard to the other.

a.) a booth in the middle of the yard near the Tree

high shutter speed

b.) a food booth outside under one of the big red awnings

high shutter speed

c.) the Stars performance inside the gym

high shutter speed

d.) students dancing near the center of the courtyard

high shutter speed.

e.) people streaming in from the front doors

low shutter speed

f.) the basketball booth where students are shooting basketballs at a hoop

low shutter speed
2. List the three settings your camera has regarding setting shutter speed (these are found at #5 on the Shutter Speed website. Explain how each works - DO NOT COPY AND PASTE, use your own words.
Auto- camera works automatically
Aperture Priority- you manually select an aperture 
Shutter Priority- the camera takes care of the aperture but rest is manual

ISO



Once you are finished, please go to google and find me an example of a photo taken at ISO 200 and a photo taken at ISO 3200 or 6400. Post both on your blog and label them.

ISO 200

ISO 3200

Then answer the following questions:

1. What are the advantages of shoot at a higher ISO at a sporting event like basketball or a night football game?
It captures the motion in a picture

2. What suggestions did the author make about using a low ISO?
You should use it when there is a large amount of light.

3. What suggestions did the author make about using a high ISO?
You should use it when there is low light or trying to capture moment.





List the aperture settings available on this camera.
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22

List the shutter speed settings available on this camera.
1 second 1/60 second and 1/4000

List the ISO settings available on this camera.
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600