Final Exam

This is my transformative photo that changed how I view photography because I was able to follow the rules of composition. Taking this photo taught me how to get closer and capture the details of the flower. After taking this picture my views on photography became more positive because I used to feel like I didn't have the patience to take photos. Now I view photography as an incredible form of art.

Shape and Form are different. Shapes are flat and can express length and width, while form are 3-D expressing length, width, and depth. 

Pattern and repetition are also different. Pattern is the repeating of an object while repetition creates a sense of unity throughout the photo.

About page that inspired me: http://www.zachhetrick.com/about/

My weebly about page: http://varshmallowphotography.weebly.com/about.html

Project links: http://varshaphotography.blogspot.com/2015/05/presentation-project.html

                      http://varshaphotography.blogspot.com/2015/05/first-commercial-shoot.html

                      http://varshaphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/3-pictures-with-background.html 

My best project out of these three was the presentation project because this allowed me to realize that I enjoy taking pictures of nature. This was my best work because I followed the rules of composition and I really liked how my pictures turned out. This project changed me and allowed me to see differently. I now see photography in a different perspective and it has helped me become more patient. 

3 Rules of Composition (final project)

1) Get closer.
2) Rule of Thirds.
3) Depth.

Student Website Reviews

First Period:
http://anishbphotography.weebly.com/uploads/5/1/2/7/51277733/6299119_orig.jpg
The composition of Anish's photos are outstanding. His best pictures are from his presentation project which includes a variety of skies. Anish's best photo would have to be the one with the sun almost setting into the hills. Also, the viewers attention goes to the sun because it really pops out. The drifting clouds are captured perfectly.
http://anishbphotography.weebly.com/

Second Period:
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Vedant's best picture would have to be the one of the leaves. This black and white filter really illuminates the leaves. This photo includes the intricate detail of the leaf in the front. The leaf in the back is out of focus. I really like the quality and composition of Vedant's photo. http://vmehtaphotography.weebly.com

Fourth Period;
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Melissa's best picture reminds me of spring. The cherry blossoms are captured extremely well. It's a very vibrant photo and the blue background looks appealing as well.
http://melissacaiphotography.weebly.com/

Spring Expo Project

Weebly Link: http://varshmallowphotography.weebly.com/

First Commercial Shoot

  

PC: me                                                  PC: Catherine

                                                                Catherine's Blog

PC: Andrew
Andrews Blog

PC: Rudrik

Rudriks blog

   PC: Catherine
Catherine's Blog

                                 

3 Pictures With Background

(photoshop)

(camera raw)

                                                                       ( original)

Principles of Design- Movement

This picture of an airport shows movement because my eye follows the patterns on the ceiling.

EDITS:

Contrast: +100

Whites: +31

Blacks:: -69

Clarity: +21

Links to Weebly Blogs

april borelli

zach hetrick

blog #3

blog #4

blog #5

Winner for Best Photo

Elements of Art: Shape

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This photo show shape because of the flat leaves which express length and width.

Elements of Art: Space

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This photo shows space because of the depth.

Principles of Design: Variety

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This photo shows a variety of size and shape.

Principles of Design: Proportion

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This photo shows proportion because there is a sense of unity because all parts relate well with each other.

Shutter Speed and Everything After

Lens Post:

1) Fast because the truck is frozen in motion.
2) This photo represents the rule of thirds because everything in this photo is balanced and can be divided into equal parts.
3) This photo shows form because of the three dimensional shapes which express depth and width.
4) This particular photo exhibits balance because there's a sense of stability and the elements in this photo are similar.

Shutter Speed: 150

Principles of Design- Repetition

This particular photo shows repetition of the stairs which give it a sense of unity.

Contrast: +53

Clarity: +59

Vibrance: +22

Principles of Design- Rythm

Contrast: +33

Exposure: -.85

Clarity: +61

This photo demonstrates rhythm because there is a variety of pictures in one mural. There's also a feeling of organized movement within this mural.

Principles of Design- Unity

This photo shows unity because the lockers are the same color, shape, and size which shows harmony.

Exposure: +0.45

Contrast: +100

Clarity: +38

Lens Photo - Variety

Photo #5
Shows variety:
This photo exhibits variety because of the movement.
The several elements such as the flute and drums hold my attention through and around the whole picture. There's also dancing which demonstrates movement. This photo also guides me through the number of people. Rhythm is also demonstrated in this photo through music which is exciting and active. 

Texture

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Gordon Parks' - Half Past Autumn

1. My definition of success is being able to gain as much knowledge as possible and make a difference in the world.
2. I have given up laziness in order to be successful.
3. Parks gave up a stable and loving family.
4.  Genevieve Young's father was Chauncey Hallcok Young. 
5. Parks advanced to 10,000 dollars for the first seven pages.
6. Elijah Muhammad offered Parks a half a million dollars to do a story of the nation of Islam.
7. Parks felt it was wrong to accept the money but he needed the money but it went against his ethics. He earned respect from people because he turned the money down.
8. The Learning Tree poser was placed in the records of the library of congress in Washington,Dc.
9. Shaft was inspiring because he was a young black superhero. He wasn't affected by racism.
10. Gordon Park's choice of weapons was a book that Gordon Parks wrote.
11.  Genevieve Young gave reasons for the divorce and it included that too much was going on and they spent too much time apart but they're still good friends.
12. In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. The recent film called Twelve Years a Slave told the same story. 
13. Gordon Parks Jr. was the oldest son of Gordon Parks who was killed in a plane crash.
14. My favorite Gordon photo is Evening Wraps, New York. 
15. In ten years I will remember that Gordon Parks was the first African American to direct a major Hollywood movie (in 1969).