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 in the image, Ki Suk Han, was at a subway station and he was trying to calm down another man who had been harassing other people who had been passing by. After his attempts to calm the man failed, the harasser pushed Ki Suk Han into the path of an oncoming subway. Being too weak to lift himself onto the platform, the man was struck by the subway and later died. The photographer who witnessed this all claims that he took the images in order to try and alert the subway with the flash of his camera. His attempts also failed and the subway was unable to stop in time to save Han's life.
2. Why did the photographer say he took the photo?
The photographer says he took the photo to warn the subway operator of the man in the tracks by using his flash.
3. Do you think the photographer should have taken the photo?
I do not think the photo should have been taken because it depicts a man who is about to meet his death. The overall feel of the image is morbid and in a way haunting, and it was very unethical to take this image.
4. Do the think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this situation? Why or why not?
I do not think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this awful situation because instead of flashing his camera he could have been trying to help the man out of the tracks. By choosing his camera over his ability to help lift a man out of the way of a subway, an innocent life was lost.
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 definitely disagree with the decision of running the image on the front page. I do not agree because the image is haunting to view, and no one wants to start their day with a photo like that. Also, family, friends, and loved ones of Ki Suk Han would see that image and just cause them more grief.
6. What is more important to a photojournalist, capturing images of life as it happens or stopping bad things from happenings? Why or why not?
For a photojournalist, it is normally more important to capture images of life as it happens rather than stopping bad things from happening. This is because in most cases they can offer no help and their job is to document history as it happens. One the other hand, in some cases the human nature of helping other people will kick in and they will put their career on the sidelines for a few moments.
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 is is sometimes ethically acceptable for a photographer to involve himself in a situation. I believe this because in some cases it is necessary for them to do so like in the story of Ki Suk Han. The photographer got involved and was trying to save this man, but unfortunately his attempts failed.
8. Should photojournalists always avoid influencing events as they happen? Explain your answer?
For the most part, photojournalists should avoid influencing events as they happen because normally it is not okay for them to het involved in the situation. In some cases though, it is okay for them to influence events if it is a matter of life or death.
9. After reading the responses from the professional photographers, what stands out as the most appropriate response for a photographer in this situation?
The most appropriate response in this situation from the professional photographers was about how this image should not have been published due to the effect it would have on the family of Ki Suk Han. This brings into perspective how the actions of magazine companies can affect the lives around them. They need to be considerate of the mourning family members and friends.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Final Exam Review
Captions
Rules of Photography
1. Rule of Thirds - positioning the camera in a way that the subject is not centered in the middle of the photograph, but instead is positioned in on of the corners
2. Balancing Elements - having elements in your photograph that balance each other out and create symmetry in the photo
3. Leading Lines - lines, such as a road, wires, or a pathway, that lead the viewers eyes to the subject of the photo
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition) - in a photo, having a specific pattern that is repeated over and over to create balance and symmetry in the image
5. Viewpoint - positioning yourself, as the photographer, at different heights to adjust your view on the subject like standing on a hill looking down on your subject
6. Background - choosing a backdrop for your photograph that brings out the subject in a way that shows the subject in the best way possible
7. Create Depth - angling the camera so that the viewer can feel/see the physical depth of the photo and it does not just look like a 2D picture
8. Framing - using surrounding things in the photo to make an artificial frame around your subject
9. Cropping - cropping your image so that the subject is obvious and in some cases the only thing in the image besides the background, and it causes simplicity in the photo
10. Mergers and Avoiding Them - avoiding putting the subject of the photo in a way that it interferes with the background of the photo
Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
1. Aperture - this technique either brings images into focus (the background and the subject) or creates depth in the photo by blurring out the background and making the subject pop out. It relies on the amount of light let into the image.
2. Shutter Speed - this technique can either freeze action or blur it to create cool effects. By setting this, you are changing how long the shutter stays open before shutting and capturing the image. Long time, blurry image; short time, frozen action.
3. ISO - this technique refers to how sensitive your camera is to the surrounding light. Higher ISO, lighter the picture; lower ISO, darker the picture.
Photoshop
1. Acceptable - altering the lighting of the photo to make the image a better photo, fixing small blemishes without changing the subjects overall look
2. Unacceptable - altering the size of different bodily parts, changing the shape of a face/neck/other, when the subject does not know about the changes being made, facial parts being edited to the point of being unethical, editing photos to where the convey a false message
Portraits
1. Environmental - a portrait of a person taken in their "natural habitat" and where they are usually found (work, home, etc.)
2. Self - a portrait of the photography done by the photographer, usually set up with a timer on the camera
3. Casual - an informal portrait of the person in their natural state/caught off guard, usually not looking at the camera
Photographic Terms
1. Exposure - the amount of light per unit area reaching a photographic film or electronic image sensor, as determines by shutter speed, lens aperture and scene luminance (wikipedia.org)
2. Depth of Field - the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image (wikipedia.org)
3. Focal Length - the distance in mm from the optical center of the lens to the focal point, which is located on the sensor or film if the subject is "in focus" (dpreview.com)
Magazine Covers
1. Early - modeled after book covers (looked very similar)
2. Poster - the main focus was the photo or painting on the cover and there were very few words if any
3. Married to Type - these covers have an image but also cover lines/words, yet the words do not dominate the cover but rather they compliment the photo
4. Forest of Words - the image on the cover is covered partially by words and there are a lot of words all over and they take over the rest of the cover
On Friday the thirteenth, Sean Jacobs falls to the ground when he hears the start gun fire at the New York Marathon race. Having had a fear of loud noises since he was little, the deafening sound of the gun scared Sean and caused him to have hit the ground in a matter of seconds.
In April of 2014, the streets of Galveston flood with sea water from a giant wave originating on a nearby beach. After the shock of the event passed, the citizens of the Texas city decided to make the best out of the situation and go kayaking in the familiar streets.
Marcus Goodman, a famous pie maker, hides behind his two winning pastries when he receives the information about his placing in the national competition. The well renowned baker shields his teary eyes from peering onlookers as he covers his face after hearing that he had won first place overall.
While friends go and hide in disclosed areas of the surrounding field, James McCouth awaits the moment when he can go search for them on Halloween. Mr. McCouth and his buddies have played hide-and-go-seek with each other for the last fifteen years as a tradition.
Rules of Photography
1. Rule of Thirds - positioning the camera in a way that the subject is not centered in the middle of the photograph, but instead is positioned in on of the corners
2. Balancing Elements - having elements in your photograph that balance each other out and create symmetry in the photo
3. Leading Lines - lines, such as a road, wires, or a pathway, that lead the viewers eyes to the subject of the photo
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition) - in a photo, having a specific pattern that is repeated over and over to create balance and symmetry in the image
5. Viewpoint - positioning yourself, as the photographer, at different heights to adjust your view on the subject like standing on a hill looking down on your subject
6. Background - choosing a backdrop for your photograph that brings out the subject in a way that shows the subject in the best way possible
7. Create Depth - angling the camera so that the viewer can feel/see the physical depth of the photo and it does not just look like a 2D picture
8. Framing - using surrounding things in the photo to make an artificial frame around your subject
9. Cropping - cropping your image so that the subject is obvious and in some cases the only thing in the image besides the background, and it causes simplicity in the photo
10. Mergers and Avoiding Them - avoiding putting the subject of the photo in a way that it interferes with the background of the photo
Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
1. Aperture - this technique either brings images into focus (the background and the subject) or creates depth in the photo by blurring out the background and making the subject pop out. It relies on the amount of light let into the image.
2. Shutter Speed - this technique can either freeze action or blur it to create cool effects. By setting this, you are changing how long the shutter stays open before shutting and capturing the image. Long time, blurry image; short time, frozen action.
3. ISO - this technique refers to how sensitive your camera is to the surrounding light. Higher ISO, lighter the picture; lower ISO, darker the picture.
Photoshop
1. Acceptable - altering the lighting of the photo to make the image a better photo, fixing small blemishes without changing the subjects overall look
2. Unacceptable - altering the size of different bodily parts, changing the shape of a face/neck/other, when the subject does not know about the changes being made, facial parts being edited to the point of being unethical, editing photos to where the convey a false message
Portraits
1. Environmental - a portrait of a person taken in their "natural habitat" and where they are usually found (work, home, etc.)
2. Self - a portrait of the photography done by the photographer, usually set up with a timer on the camera
3. Casual - an informal portrait of the person in their natural state/caught off guard, usually not looking at the camera
Photographic Terms
1. Exposure - the amount of light per unit area reaching a photographic film or electronic image sensor, as determines by shutter speed, lens aperture and scene luminance (wikipedia.org)
2. Depth of Field - the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image (wikipedia.org)
3. Focal Length - the distance in mm from the optical center of the lens to the focal point, which is located on the sensor or film if the subject is "in focus" (dpreview.com)
Magazine Covers
1. Early - modeled after book covers (looked very similar)
2. Poster - the main focus was the photo or painting on the cover and there were very few words if any
3. Married to Type - these covers have an image but also cover lines/words, yet the words do not dominate the cover but rather they compliment the photo
4. Forest of Words - the image on the cover is covered partially by words and there are a lot of words all over and they take over the rest of the cover
Monday, December 14, 2015
Extra Credit: Spiral Staircases
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/19/disorienting-beauty-spiral-staircases-old-abandoned-buildings/
Why I Picked This Photo: I picked this spiral staircase picture for many reasons. One reason is because out of all the staircases I viewed this was the one that caught my eye due to the patterns on the steps. Another reason is because of the blue railing on the stairs. It grabs the viewer's attention because it stands out from the rest of the image. Overall, I chose this photo because it is pleasing to the eye and my favorite.
Rules of Photography: I definitely see the rule of viewpoint on this image because the photographer is looking down the spiral staircase. I also see patterns because of the steps and the repetitive pattern/symmetry on them. Finally, I see leading lines because the stairs naturally lead the viewer's eyes down the spiraling steps into infinity.
Who Took the Photo: The photographer of this photo is Christian Richter and he is a fine art architecture photographer.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Extra Credit: Photography Resolutions for 2016
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/
Brief Summary: On this website that I viewed, I read about many different photography related New Year's resolutions. The author was discussing how to make goals for yourself to get your work out into the world and not being afraid of possible criticism and/or not getting recognized in the way that you want. Overall, the article was about putting your work into the world for other people to see, not being bogged down by doubts that creep into your mind, and mainly setting small goals that eventually lead to bigger goals and better photography and publication.
What I Learned: While reading this post, I learned the importance of making goals for yourself to achieve along your journey in the photography world. I learned that at some point you have to get over your fear of being rejected and just go for it because you are not going to get any better if you do not learn from your mistakes.
How This Site Related to Photography: The main theme of the website article was about New Year's resolutions, especially those pertaining to photography. The author wanted to convey to the reader the significance of being proud of your photography work and not letting the world's judgement cause you to hold back.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Fashion Photography
1. The changes to the model's face:
- lips enlarged
- neck elongated
- eyes moved downward
- hair edited
- neck was made skinnier
- eyes enlarged
- face was made skinnier
- face was highlighted
2. The changes to the model's body:
- face coloring was edited
- lip coloring and angle was edited
- nose was made smaller
- eyes enlarged
- shoulders were raised
- stomach was made flatter/skinnier
- legs were made skinnier
- legs elongated
- feet made smaller
- calves made skinner
- neck elongated
- tone/coloring of body was made lighter
- butt was lowered
3. The changes made to the model:
- butt was made skinnier
- legs/calves were made skinnier
- arms and hands were made skinnier
- stomach was made flatter/skinnier
- chest was enlarged
- back was made skinnier
- head size was adjusted
- butt was raised
- hair was enlarged and elongated
- nose was lowered
- cheeks were edited
- coloring/lighting was edited
4. It is not ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like in those photos. This is because the editor is changing the psychical appearance of a person and changing who they appear to be as a person. A person should accept who they are because they cannot naturally change how they appear to look in the real world.
5. There are circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation. For example, if the model did not know the changes that were going to be made to her body on the computer. If a person is going to be edited to that degree then they should at least be aware of it.
6. There are a few things that would be okay to edit. For example, if a the model wanted to remove small blemishes on their body but do it without changing the overall appearance of their body that would be ethically acceptable. Also, the lighting of the picture would be okay to edit, and this can affect the model's skin tone.
7. Photojournalism is when the photographer captures their subject in their natural state and very little editing is done to the pictures. Fashion photography involves model's being taken pictures of and then those photos are edited so much that in some cases the model is unrecognizable.
8. In photojournalism, this type of photography is very closely related to reality, as the photos are not edited very much. On the other hand, fashion photography has a very distant relationship with reality. These photos are edited to a point of extreme unethical practices. Photojournalism is very ethical because of the lack of editing/photoshop.
9. I think these videos were shown to us because you wanted us to see what not to do. You want us to capture our subjects in their natural states and positions. You want us to avoid using photoshop, and if we do have to use it, use it sparingly.
10. None of these videos are of guys because women feel more pressured to appear stereotypically "beautiful" and to fit in with the rest of the world. In reality, the model are doing anything but fitting in. They are giving women around the world false hope for looking like the model's edited selves. Guys are less pressured to appear stereotypical and feel less judged.
- lips enlarged
- neck elongated
- eyes moved downward
- hair edited
- neck was made skinnier
- eyes enlarged
- face was made skinnier
- face was highlighted
2. The changes to the model's body:
- face coloring was edited
- lip coloring and angle was edited
- nose was made smaller
- eyes enlarged
- shoulders were raised
- stomach was made flatter/skinnier
- legs were made skinnier
- legs elongated
- feet made smaller
- calves made skinner
- neck elongated
- tone/coloring of body was made lighter
- butt was lowered
3. The changes made to the model:
- butt was made skinnier
- legs/calves were made skinnier
- arms and hands were made skinnier
- stomach was made flatter/skinnier
- chest was enlarged
- back was made skinnier
- head size was adjusted
- butt was raised
- hair was enlarged and elongated
- nose was lowered
- cheeks were edited
- coloring/lighting was edited
4. It is not ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like in those photos. This is because the editor is changing the psychical appearance of a person and changing who they appear to be as a person. A person should accept who they are because they cannot naturally change how they appear to look in the real world.
5. There are circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation. For example, if the model did not know the changes that were going to be made to her body on the computer. If a person is going to be edited to that degree then they should at least be aware of it.
6. There are a few things that would be okay to edit. For example, if a the model wanted to remove small blemishes on their body but do it without changing the overall appearance of their body that would be ethically acceptable. Also, the lighting of the picture would be okay to edit, and this can affect the model's skin tone.
7. Photojournalism is when the photographer captures their subject in their natural state and very little editing is done to the pictures. Fashion photography involves model's being taken pictures of and then those photos are edited so much that in some cases the model is unrecognizable.
8. In photojournalism, this type of photography is very closely related to reality, as the photos are not edited very much. On the other hand, fashion photography has a very distant relationship with reality. These photos are edited to a point of extreme unethical practices. Photojournalism is very ethical because of the lack of editing/photoshop.
9. I think these videos were shown to us because you wanted us to see what not to do. You want us to capture our subjects in their natural states and positions. You want us to avoid using photoshop, and if we do have to use it, use it sparingly.
10. None of these videos are of guys because women feel more pressured to appear stereotypically "beautiful" and to fit in with the rest of the world. In reality, the model are doing anything but fitting in. They are giving women around the world false hope for looking like the model's edited selves. Guys are less pressured to appear stereotypical and feel less judged.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Magazine Part 2
1. Throughout the development of the magazine cover over the years, the types of covers/designs have varied greatly. The earliest type of cover, Early Magazine Covers, contributed the idea of cover lines. It was the beginning of figuring out how to use them and how many to use. This type of cover also contributed to the idea of having an image on the cover to capture the attention of the viewers.
2. Another type of cover, The Poster Cover, also attributed some development to the evolving of covers. This cover brought around the idea that pictures were worth a thousand words and that there was no need for cover line, or if there were then very few. This type of cover was very powerful and conveyed the idea of using large pictures and paintings was incredible.
3. Yet another type of cover, Pictures Married to Type, contributed to the cover development. This type of magazine cover used pictures and words together to create a beautiful image of the two dancing together. The art of designing these covers involved placement/arrangement of the main image and cover lines, the use of different fonts, font sizes, and colors. In the end, the result, when well done, made a cover that drew people towards it because of the concept of it.
4. Finally, the fourth type of magazine cover, In the Forest of Words, supplied the covers with more ideas. This one gave the world of magazines the idea of using very large cover lines to cover the entire magazine cover space. In some cases, the model on the cover is even competing for space with the words, and this type of cover uses cover lines as the most important part of the whole thing.
My Favorite Cover
Men's Health, November 2014, The Ultimate Men's Health Guy
"Too often magazine covers simply repeat one another, and we're not just talking about the last ten years of O, here. So when we launched our Ultimate Men's Health Guy Search last spring, we hoped it would produce a November cover that would be unique, inspirational, and stop readers in their tracks. Meet Noah Galloway, the double-amputee Iraq vet who is our first ever UMHG. In this shot by Peter Yang, he simultaneously broadcasts troubling disability and vibrant health, and instantly commands respect and gratitude. Corporal Galloway, we salute you--and your Men's Health cover."
Critique
This portrait is very well done, as it captures the viewers' attention. The photo is simple with a white background yet dynamic with the concept. Being my favorite out of all the magazine portraits on that particular website, this cover is inspiring to me and I like it because it is not like other magazine covers with perfect models posing. This man is a double-amputee and he is displaying how his disadvantages are not slowing him down. The lighting in the cover is amazing because all the different features of the man'd face and body are clearly defined. Overall, the portrait is nice to look at because of the story behind it, the lighting, and background. The message of the cover is communicated through simplicity.
Best Covers
1. The Advocate Formal
2. Wired Formal
3. ESPN The Magazine Formal and Environmental
4. The New Yorker Environmental
5. OUT Formal
6. Harper's Bazaar Formal
7. ESPN The Magazine Formal
8. New York Formal
9. The Atlantic Formal and Environmental
10. FamilyFun Environmental
11. Harper's Bazaar Formal
12. Vanity Fair Formal and Environmental
13. Variety Formal
14. New York Informal
15. Men's Health Formal
16. Bloomberg Businessweek Formal
17. Golf Digest Environmental
18. Kinfolk Informal
2. Wired Formal
3. ESPN The Magazine Formal and Environmental
4. The New Yorker Environmental
5. OUT Formal
6. Harper's Bazaar Formal
7. ESPN The Magazine Formal
8. New York Formal
9. The Atlantic Formal and Environmental
10. FamilyFun Environmental
11. Harper's Bazaar Formal
12. Vanity Fair Formal and Environmental
13. Variety Formal
14. New York Informal
15. Men's Health Formal
16. Bloomberg Businessweek Formal
17. Golf Digest Environmental
18. Kinfolk Informal
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Magazine Tips
5 Things to think about when designing my magazine cover:
1. Make the cover appealing to the eyes
2. Arouse curiosity by using the cover and making it interesting
3. Remember that the colors on the screen is going to be more vivid than the actual printed version
4. Look at other magazine covers to both know the competition and get inspired
5. Know that the cover is very important and take the time to edit the fonts, colors, and visuals
1. Make the cover appealing to the eyes
2. Arouse curiosity by using the cover and making it interesting
3. Remember that the colors on the screen is going to be more vivid than the actual printed version
4. Look at other magazine covers to both know the competition and get inspired
5. Know that the cover is very important and take the time to edit the fonts, colors, and visuals
American Soldier
1. The most powerful photo throughout the slideshow is the on of the young boys crawling in the dirt with guns and the purple smoke in the background. This is the most powerful because it shows the seriousness of the situation. There a very young boys training to go off and fight for our country and that is displayed in this photo.
2. Set 1- at home - Image #1 to Image #4
Set 2 - basic training - Image #5 to Image #13
Set 3 - in Iraq - Image #14 to Image #27
In image #28 he is back home in Denver
3. The most powerful set of images was the set in Iraq because it displays what it is like to serve over seas for the good of our country. The photos show emotions and this is conveyed to the viewer through facial expressions and action shots.
4. The images all worked together to tell a story. They did this by following the story of the young men in their homes, then at a training camp, and finally over in Iraq. The viewer was able to see the story because emotions were displayed in the photos.
5. In the photos in Part One where Ian is the main subject, the captions are written in present tense.
6. The captions enhance the photographs because they further tell the story behind the images. The captions provide a link into the subjects world and also they sometimes provided quotes which told more of the story as well.
7. Ian Fisher was a young man who went off to serve in the military. He first went to basic training camp where he learned everything he would need for Iraq. During this time at camp, he was injured multiple times and was provided with drug pain medications. He soon obtained an addiction to the drugs and this was possibly due to the fact that he had nada breakup with his girlfriend. Ian came clean with his drug addiction to his military authorities and was denoted a rank in the army. He was later deployed to Iraq where he drove the Humvees and waited for instructions from his officials. After serving in Iraq for quite some time, Ian returned home and was reunited with his family and a new girlfriend. When he returned to Denver, Ian wasted no time in marrying his girlfriend, Devin.
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