Jen's Photo Blog

Part 1: Portfolios 1. Watch 4 of the 11 Runner-up videos, and answer the following: Video #1 a. Name of photographer - Sam Adam b. General focus of portfolio (photojournalism, sports, stories, etc.)- Stories c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -  1. The composition in some of the photos weren't good.  2. Some photos didn't make sense and didn't tell a story. 3. Some photos had a bad angle at which they were taken.  d. List two things the judges like-   1. They liked the silhouettes. 2. They liked how simple and creative some photos were. e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? I liked some of their silhouettes but I didn't know what the pint of some of the pictures were. I couldn't see the story behind it. Video #2 a. Name of photographer - Travis Haughton b. General focus of portfolio (photojournalism, sports, stories, etc.)- Health c. List three problems that the judges noted

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image? You have to change the shutter speed to get lightest light and darkest dark. 2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image? A camera, tripod, and HDR photo- blending software. 3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image? To make a photo that is dream- like and to make their photos less simple looking. 4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo? It's more well- lit and colorful.

1. Is there something you see in the photo above that you think could be a problem when you take your photos? Look carefully. The lines of the fence, her shadow, and her hair is everywhere. 2. Where do you think would be a great place to take this type of picture here on the Bowie campus? Take the pictures by the color guard hall. 3. Can you think of something creative to actually DO in the photo when you take yours? I could be high fiving myself, or doing a backflip, or leap. 4. Is there something you could wear that would help you when you do this photo? I could wear something that isn't flowy and I could wear something that is tighter to me.

1. Where is one place on the internet you might go to better prepare yourself for the location you are shooting at? Google Maps. 2. What is one app you might download to help you when trying to pick the best angle to take landscape photos? Photographer's Ephemeris. 3. What is the biggest problem shooting with a zoom or telephoto lens? You won't get the effect you want to get. 4. Instead of using the HDR method you learned in my class, what is another technique the website suggest would be acceptable for compensating for sky and ground? ND grad filter. 5. List three things you should always carry in case of bad weather. 1. Waterproof plastic bag 2. Cleaning cloths 3. Microfiber towel 6. Why would pre-scouting help you when shooting? Figure out where you would want to shoot. 7. Is subject or composition more important in landscape photography, WHY? It's not that important because if you try to use the rules of composition then it makes your photos simple and boring. 8

1. Who will your do your car raid with (who is your subject)? My friend, Grace. 2. When will you do this car raid? On Wednesday, April 23rd, after school. 3. Write 4-5 questions you can use to start this interview? When did you get this car? Why did you get this specific car? Who do you drive around in this car? How often do you drive your car? 4. What kind of details should you expect to write down to help advance the story line? What the car looks like (model, color, brand). What's in the car. What the person does in their day to day lives.