PORTFOLIO I
PHOTO #1
This photo is part of my food coloring photo set. I used several settings on the DSLR camera to create the depth of field and aperture shown. In this photo, both the green and red bottles are in focus while the yellow is out of focus. I used a small aperture and a large f-stop of about f32 to create the large depth of field. I changed what was in focus by adjusting the f-stops. I think this photo is technically strong because the contrast between the yellow (out of focus) and red and green bottles (in focus) is clear and creates a sense of depth. As far as the background goes, I set up the plain white backdrop to keep it simple and to avoid any distractions from the focal point. When taking the photo, I got down to eye level with the bottles. I chose this point of view because it allows the shadows the bottles cast to be seen, which adds mystery to the photo.
PHOTO #2
Using a fast shutter speed of 1/1600 of a second, I was able to capture an image of myself flipping my hair back. This is fun and exciting because the camera took the photograph at just the perfect time when my hair was standing straight up, looking like it's defying gravity. The camera was placed about five feet away from me and I used a tripod to prevent any blurring. Since the photo was taken outside, it is clear that the sun served as the natural light source. This photo demonstrates how to capture motion with a compelling subject matter. There is also a nice sense of texture and repetition of the brick wall. The wall is an interesting background that adds another element to the photo without distracting from the subject.
PHOTO #3
This photo demonstrates foreground, middleground, and background. The flower vase represents the foreground, the middle ground is composed of the railing and light green grass, and the background is the sky and the tall pine trees at the very top of the photo. I considered the rule of thirds when cropping this photo. There is natural framing from the flower vase, which frames the right side. Technically, I used the help of my camera. I used the macro setting and the auto focus to prevent any blurring. The point of view is that of the railing because this view reinforces the sense of depth.
PHOTO #4
This photo is a ring of keys. I set up studio lighting and manipulated the positions of the keys and lights to create this type of shadow. After a series of trial and error, I decided that I liked this configuration the best. The shadow is cast to the right, showing that the light source is coming from the left. I also decided to edit the photo in black and white to create a sense of mystery. The black and white coupled with the shadows are an interesting combination. The different shapes of the keys are interesting and create negative and positive space. I specifically like the negative space created by the keychain loop because its shadow passes through its center. The texture of the keys is shown in the rigid lines of their shadows which is intriguing and makes the viewer study the keys.
PHOTO #5
This photo was taken during the summertime in Martha's Vineyard. This photo has great leading lines throughout that draw the viewer's eye from side to side, looking at everything in between. The leading lines include the fallen "no parking" sign, the wooden fence, and the strips of land in the background. There are also some triangles and diagonal shapes present that are a combination of these existing lines and shadow lines. This photo was obviously taken outside on a sunny day, so the sun served as the light source and the camera auto-adjusted to create the right balance of colors.
PHOTO #6
I took this photo around 7 am because the early morning creates the most interesting colors in the sky. The photo has a good sense of foreground, middleground and background. The tree on the right side is the closest to where I was standing (foreground), the other trees and telephone wires are in the middleground, and the house represents the background. The silhouettes and shapes created by the tree branches and telephone lines create interesting lines and shapes that make the photo more interesting. I took the photo standing on the ground, so the shot is slightly upwards. I decided to take the shot vertically because this way the image is framed by the trees.
This photo is part of my food coloring photo set. I used several settings on the DSLR camera to create the depth of field and aperture shown. In this photo, both the green and red bottles are in focus while the yellow is out of focus. I used a small aperture and a large f-stop of about f32 to create the large depth of field. I changed what was in focus by adjusting the f-stops. I think this photo is technically strong because the contrast between the yellow (out of focus) and red and green bottles (in focus) is clear and creates a sense of depth. As far as the background goes, I set up the plain white backdrop to keep it simple and to avoid any distractions from the focal point. When taking the photo, I got down to eye level with the bottles. I chose this point of view because it allows the shadows the bottles cast to be seen, which adds mystery to the photo.
PHOTO #2
Using a fast shutter speed of 1/1600 of a second, I was able to capture an image of myself flipping my hair back. This is fun and exciting because the camera took the photograph at just the perfect time when my hair was standing straight up, looking like it's defying gravity. The camera was placed about five feet away from me and I used a tripod to prevent any blurring. Since the photo was taken outside, it is clear that the sun served as the natural light source. This photo demonstrates how to capture motion with a compelling subject matter. There is also a nice sense of texture and repetition of the brick wall. The wall is an interesting background that adds another element to the photo without distracting from the subject.
PHOTO #3
This photo demonstrates foreground, middleground, and background. The flower vase represents the foreground, the middle ground is composed of the railing and light green grass, and the background is the sky and the tall pine trees at the very top of the photo. I considered the rule of thirds when cropping this photo. There is natural framing from the flower vase, which frames the right side. Technically, I used the help of my camera. I used the macro setting and the auto focus to prevent any blurring. The point of view is that of the railing because this view reinforces the sense of depth.
PHOTO #4
This photo is a ring of keys. I set up studio lighting and manipulated the positions of the keys and lights to create this type of shadow. After a series of trial and error, I decided that I liked this configuration the best. The shadow is cast to the right, showing that the light source is coming from the left. I also decided to edit the photo in black and white to create a sense of mystery. The black and white coupled with the shadows are an interesting combination. The different shapes of the keys are interesting and create negative and positive space. I specifically like the negative space created by the keychain loop because its shadow passes through its center. The texture of the keys is shown in the rigid lines of their shadows which is intriguing and makes the viewer study the keys.
PHOTO #5
This photo was taken during the summertime in Martha's Vineyard. This photo has great leading lines throughout that draw the viewer's eye from side to side, looking at everything in between. The leading lines include the fallen "no parking" sign, the wooden fence, and the strips of land in the background. There are also some triangles and diagonal shapes present that are a combination of these existing lines and shadow lines. This photo was obviously taken outside on a sunny day, so the sun served as the light source and the camera auto-adjusted to create the right balance of colors.
PHOTO #6
I took this photo around 7 am because the early morning creates the most interesting colors in the sky. The photo has a good sense of foreground, middleground and background. The tree on the right side is the closest to where I was standing (foreground), the other trees and telephone wires are in the middleground, and the house represents the background. The silhouettes and shapes created by the tree branches and telephone lines create interesting lines and shapes that make the photo more interesting. I took the photo standing on the ground, so the shot is slightly upwards. I decided to take the shot vertically because this way the image is framed by the trees.