In this Mood Board that I created, I show the Fear of Heights, also known as acrophobia. One technique I want to use in this project is a wide lens, as I believe that it will further emphasize the vast height being shown. I want to create the unnerving feeling of being small compared to all that is below you. I may also want to take a picture of someone pretending to be falling from the sky, such as the photo on the bottom left of my mood board.
Principles of Design
1. What strengths and weaknesses do you see in your own work?
In my photos, I notice that I sometimes over edit them, making them over-saturated or over-exposed. However, I believe that I also have a good eye with how I take my photos. I think that my framing and composition help make up for my weaknesses.
2. How might you improve or refine your approach in future photography projects?
In future photography projects, I am to be more consistent with my work. I want to focus more on my editing so that I don’t over edit my pictures. However, I also want to improve my photography skills, as I believe that I can always get better with using the camera too.
3. Pick one of your photos, what emotions or messages did you intend to convey through this photograph?
In my emphasis: color photo, I intend to convey a serene feeling for the viewer. I believe the pink pops out just enough that it doesn’t take too much away from the background, but still attracts the viewer’s attention. I believe that this photo gives the viewer a feeling of peace and nostalgia.
4. Are there specific principles of design you would like to explore further in your photography?
In the future, I would like to explore further with both the unity/harmony and emphasis principles of design. I believe that if I further explore these principles, I can take my photos and make them even better. I find photos with these principles more appealing to me than any other photo.
5. What concepts or techniques do you want to experiment with in your next project?
In the future, I would like to experiment more with different compositions and framing, as I usually use the same composition with most of my photos. I want to try to experiment with countless different techniques, as I believe that my photography skills can always get better. I would like to take techniques that I like in other photos and apply them to my own.
Balance: Asymmetrical
Balance: Symmetrical
Contrast: Color
Emphasis: Color
Emphasis: Contrast
Movement and Rhythm
Pattern and Repetition
Proportion and Scale
Emphasis: Scale/Placement
Tonal
Unity and Harmony: Simplicity
Unity and Harmony: Proximity
Write and post to your blog a 5 sentence explanation about your historic photo and your personal connection with this image.
The image I decided to put myself into was the picture of Buzz Aldrin. The reason for this is because him and the other astronauts did what was thought to be impossible, which inspired me. This inspired me and helped me realize that anything is possible. I also thought that the idea of me being an astronaut was interesting. Therefore, I chose Buzz Aldrin
Loop Lighting
f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 160, Normal Program, Spot metering, 4.20 mm
Paramount Lighting
f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 250, Normal Program, Spot Metering, 4.20 mm
Rembrandt Lighting
f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 250, Normal Program, Spot Metering, 4.20 mm
Split Lighting
f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 100, Normal Program, Spot Metering, 4.20mm
What is my favorite portrait photo that I took?
My favorite portrait photo that I took was the photo containing loop lighting. The reason for this is because they facial expression and the contrast really puts it together, which I enjoy.
Which of these lighting techniques do I think I can apply for future picture taking?
I think that I can use all of these lighting techniques in future picture taking, however, the lighting technique I like the most is probably split lighting. The split lighting technique is very enjoyable for me as it gives off a mysterious vibe, which is cool.
This is a cretu of both Vlad the Impaler and Playboi Carti. The reason I chose these two people is because they both have a vampire persona given to them. Vlad the Impaler is known for the blood that he shed when he impaled his victims, which is estimated to be more than 80,000 people, and because of the origin Dracula has in his fathers name, Dracul. Meanwhile, Carti compares himself to a vampire which can be seen in the songs in his album, WLR. It can also be seen in the way he performs at his concerts as well. I hope that this cretu can communicate the correlation between the two, as it expresses both of their relationships with vampires.
Shadow
Water Beads
Oil and Water
Refraction
I enjoyed being outside with nature and capturing its beauty. I love how well the photos came out and seeing them showed me how creative I can really be. I look forward to more projects like this, as I really enjoyed doing it.
Man-made Lines
Natural Lines
Geometric Shape
Organic Shape
Value
Form
Space
Space
Color
Texture
