Photography Terms

1. What do you like to photograph?


I like to shoot landscapes and cityscapes. Especially Long Shots.






2. What is the aperture? What does it affect (hint: it affects two things: Light and ______)


Light and Focus






3. What is ISO?


It refers to the sensitivity of the picture to light (higher the ISO the grainier the picture)






4. What is shutter speed? What does it affect?


The amount of time the shutter is open on the camera. It works together with aperture to affect light and focus.






5. What is the exposure triad and how do they work together to control exposure?


The exposure triad is Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO. By controlling them you can have a shallow depth of field or a deep depth of field.






6. How do you control Depth of Field (DOF)?


By using the exposure triad by changing one or more of them. (Having a lower aperture or a faster shutter speed will make a shallower depth of field.)






7. What is the difference between Shutter-Priority mode, Aperture-Priority mode, and Manual exposure mode?


When using a certain mode you control one or more of the exposure triad. There are four modes on our DSLR cameras: Auto, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, and Manual. Auto you don't control any settings, Shutter you control the Shutter Speed, Aperture you control the Aperture Settings, and Manual you control all of the above.






8. What are tonal values? What are different ways to adjust them in Photoshop?


A tonal value is how vibrant a certain color is. You can adjust them in Photoshop by using an adjustment layer.



9. What is a histogram? (we'll be talking more about this soon)


A graph that can tell you how much of certain tones you have in a particular picture.



10. What are different kinds of light to use when shooting? Describe each (diffused, direct, existing, artificial, natural, fill, key, flash).


Diffused . Direct . Existing . Artificial . Natural . Fill . Key . Flash .



11. What is the basic image editing process (in Photoshop)?


Cropping, adjusting the tonal values, and masking are all essential parts to the basic imaging process.



12. What are different ways to make a selection in Photoshop?


There are a variety of ways to make a selection in Photoshop, such as the Marquee tool and the magic selection tool or the selection tool.




13. Why is it important to use adjustment layers in Photoshop?

So you can make your picture the exact way you want it and control your tonal values.






14. What is an example of an ethical issue in Photography? For example, if photography is meant to be an accurate representation of reality, is it ethical to remove or edit out part of an image for a news story? Find a recent news story that shows is representative of an ethical issue in Photography. What is your opinion about it?

This article was interesting about whether paparazzi were legal and how maybe all photographers were like them. I think that people shouldn't be stalked but I don't think that all photographers are stalkers.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-16282985






15. Why do you think Photography is important today? Be specific and thoughtful in your response.


I think that we would absolutely suffer without it. Many people use cameras and photography to commemorate and reminisce about past events. Photos and Mental pictures are as much a part of us as music. For hundreds of years we have remembered and recorded history that we considered significant. And losing the history that photography offers us is horrible in my opinion.

Architectural Location

Where? Cascade Station
Why? Because I have always wanted to shoot there.
What? Stores, Flags, Industrial Objects.
When? Late Afternoon
How will I capture it in a unique way? By using the Photography Trifecta (Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed)  I will blur certain parts to come up with the best solution and I also I will remember that I have photoshop to finish my pictures to perfection.
What particular challenges do I envision? Transportation is a big one since I don't drive so I will have to do with mass transit and navigate my way. Also the shading of the individual objects.

In Class Picture

Architectural Collage version 1

Landscape Assignment Final

Bibb Blackberries With Post CU WA
DATE SHOT: 11/9/11
LOCATION: In the back country of Damascus
TIME OF DAY: DUSK
F/STOP: 3.5
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/6
ISO: 200

Bibb Blackberries With Post CU
DATE SHOT: 11/9/11
LOCATION: In the back country of Damascus
TIME OF DAY: DUSK
F/STOP: 5.0
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/8
ISO: 100

Bibb Field With Trees LS WA
DATE SHOT: 11/9/11
LOCATION: In the back country of Damascus
TIME OF DAY: DUSK
F/STOP: 5.0
SHUTTER SPEED: .4
ISO: 100

Bibb Landscape Street 1 Horizon Point LS WA
DATE SHOT: 11/9/11
LOCATION: In the back country of Damascus
TIME OF DAY: DUSK
F/STOP: 11.0
SHUTTER SPEED: 2.5
ISO: 200

Bibb Post With Blackberries NAture CU
DATE SHOT: 11/9/11
LOCATION: In the back country of Damascus
TIME OF DAY: DUSK
F/STOP: 5.6
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/6
ISO: 200

Bibb Trees Hill With Fense
DATE SHOT: 11/9/11
LOCATION: In the back country of Damascus
TIME OF DAY: DUSK
F/STOP: 22.0
SHUTTER SPEED:1.0
ISO: 100

Q2W2 - Architectural Photography

Kevin Ng
http://1x.com/photo/26325.jpg
I like the different colors and the angle at which the rotunda is shot.

David Basulto
http://cdn.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/718354490_ledus-visualization-view-from-barona-str-489x450.jpg
I like the point of view and how the sky is dark by the foreground is bright.,

Frank Gehry
http://0.tqn.com/d/architecture/1/0/b/m/WaltDisneyConcertHall52268353.Walt Disney Concert Hall.jpg
I like the way the building seems to flow through the flat nondescript concrete.

Ken Liong
http://www.pbase.com/image/109594237.jpg
I like how the flat wave is made out of individual panels. I also like the towers poking up through the glass.

http://huyhai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/architektura_33.jpg
This photograph just looks so artistic to me. I like the busyness of this shot.

http://blog.geoffcaptain.com/2011/02/12/hearne-corp-architectural-photography/
I like the reflection of that deep blue color I also like the juxtaposition of the yellows with the blues.

Michael Small
http://shuttermike.com/arizona/phoenix/architecture-photography-chandler-gilbert-community-college-in-arizona.jpg
I like how the shot causes you to look through the little tunnel to the colorful wall behind.

Don Cochran
http://doncphoto.com/.jpg
I like the overall shape of the Museum in the picture. I also like the fact that this shot was shot during twilight.

http://schafphoto.typepad.com/.a/6a0115712c3d78970c0134803c1cca970c-500pi.jpg
I like how everything is bright and lit up even though its almost dark. I also like the face that the building feels like its inviting you in.

Rose Etherington

http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2008/07/squswoosh-pavilion-at-the-architectural-association-lfa2008_aapav_1.jpg

This picture is almost playful in the shapes of the pavilion. I also like the little bit of blue sky in the background.

The challenge will be to have interesting pictures when we are all shooting in the same area. 

Midland Library would be a good place to shoot, I think. Also I could shoot at Mall 205.

Q2W1 - Landscape Photographers

  To start my review of his work I must mention his work as a nondigital photographer, yes its true he does use the dusty old film cameras. The reason I think he does this is because of the colors that come through that don't come out in digital pictures.

  Another thing about his pictures is that they seem to have human elements in them whether it be a bridge, or boat, or house, they all seem to have those subtle elements of civilization.

  His pictures often use water as an element. In fact, most of his pictures have bodies of water in them.

  He likes shooting in urban and rural environments in the United Kingdom.

  He likes to accent colors like greens, blues, and purples. He does this by shooting dark grasses or a beach at sunset.

       Here are some of his pictures:

Late summer
The depth of field is very deep,  however if it were me, I would not shoot this shot with the flowers
I like the range of colors: Blues, Greens, Purples, and Yellows
This shot feels pretty balanced.

Millennium Bridge, sunset
This shot has a deep depth of field. I probably would have left out the railing if it were me shooting
The range of colors: Oranges, Pinks, Reds, Greens, and Blues

Misty dawn, Elterwater
I really like this shot, it just feels so serene
The rock really make this shot work.
There is not really a large range of colors, however they work together.

Moonrise and sunset, Whitby
I like how the hills dip into this village
I also like the sea stretching out to the right
There are a lot of reds, greens, and yellows in this shot

Old Man Of Storr
I like the shadows but there may be too much.
Also their is not much range of color.

Stormy Weather, Saltburn Pier
I like this shot because of the action in the sea and the sky.
I also like the pink in the clouds.

Temenos, Middlebrough basin, 15 July 2010
I like the sun's reflection off of the water.

Tyne riverscape, twilight
I like the dark purple-ness of the sky while it looks like the city is alive with action.

Ullswater, autumn morning
This picture is almost soothing in its appearence.
The feeling of this picture is a chilly sunday morning camping.

Upper Thomason Foss
I like the stream that runs through the picture
I like the green of the moss on the rocks.