Photoshop Cropping

A technique used to express or highlight your subject.

Back In Action

Photography Class is back in action - starting a new trimester in the design lab. Students will continue to add posts to the blog on a variety of subjects.

Photography Website critque

On this pirticular website it displays a work of her photography and also has the choice of veiwing the photographers portfolio, their biography, clients, contacts and more. I think having previous clients on the website helps with the photographers credibility and to see what the photographer is able to do. I like the work this photographer has displayed in his portfolio as well. It helps stir your interest in the work he does. I think that in using some of the more simple layouts such the one on this website it helps highlight the photo and makes you focus on the work that the photographer put much work into. Having the bio on the photographer helps you connect with the photographer on a personal level. I also think in general the website is very professional and gets your attention. 

http://www.hursey.com/about_los_angeles_photographer/about_los_angeles_photographer.html

A vignette is a tool in photoshop that allows you to place a dark border around the subject. It can add to a photo or hurt it and make it look cheesy. I sujest using this technique only when you have a simple photo. If you try to vignette a complicated photo there will be to much going on in the composition. On the other hand, if you use a simple photo then it can to the photo all while narrowing the focus onto the subject. In this photo the vignette focuses on the feather. The pattern on the material is just enough to make it interesting but not to busy. The vignette seems to open ones mind to maybe look into this photo as a metaphor for how one person is simply a delicate feather in a complicated world. Also this seems to be another photo

shop challenge and if you are not the most tech-sabby person then I sujest you pull out your photo shop guide book.

Useful Website

The National Geographic website has amazing photographs of various subjects. If you log onto the internet, go to the website, www.nationalgeographic.com. Click on the tab photography on the left side of the page. A list of topics should come up, ranging from history to travel and even travel/culture. Choose one and explore all the amazing photographs!

Manipulation Techniques

Photography is the process and activity of creating art. There are so many different objects and places just waiting to be captured in photographs. Once those objects and things have been captured, you have the ability to use different techniques and processes in an effort to improve your photographs. Photoshop is a computer program which allows you to manipulate or edit your photographs using different techniques. Photoshop allows you to collage your photos together. It also allows you to flip your photographs to black and white. Once the photo has been flipped, Photoshop then allows you to bring out certain specific colors in your photograph. These are just a few of the techniques offered by Photoshop. There are definitely more, just too many to list and describe in detail.

New Camera

I recently got a new camera the Cannon Rebel XSI and am really impressed with it. I am learning all the different settings and what lighting is needed to shoot clear photos with it. I am also adjusting to having a camera with an extended lens and zooming with the lens. I have found it easier to focus with this camera and to get better close up pictures as well. All together I think I will learn a lot from this camera and I will succeed in what I need to be doing.