Architecture Formal Assignment + Creative assignment

Ramos Restaurant Chestnut St, Bastop Texas

f/11.0; 1/80; ISO 1600

f/11.0; 1/80; ISO 1600

f/11.0; 1/80; ISO 1600

Store in Bastrop

f/5.6; 1/60; ISO 1600

f/5.6; 1/60; ISO 1600

f/5.; 1/50; ISO 3200

Slaughter Creek Soccer Fields

f/3.5; 1/200; ISO 1600

f/11.0; 1/40; ISO 6400

5 websites- Stuff to look at...Blogs to complete

http://petapixel.com/2014/11/17/mother-ten-talented-photographer-takes-wonderful-natural-light-portraits/

Lisa Holloway- self taught photographer. has 10 children. runs a successful photography business. photos using natural light of newborns, babies, children, seniors and families. from Arizona.

I picked this photo because i love how it looks as if there is some sort of pixie dust. the golden flecks are illuminated by the light. in a way the trees that are behind her are sort of framing her, however they are not in focus. leading lines with the rays of sunlight. there is a little balancing with her in the foreground and the trees in the background. The photo was taking Lisa Holloway.

http://petapixel.com/2014/11/13/lark-little-offers-tips-shows-you-his-bag-and-takes-you-in-the-water-with-him-in-new-video-series/

Clark Little is a wave photographer. He uses a Nikon D4 with an aquatech housing. He shoots on the north shore of Oahu.
There were four videos. The first is about how he first started shooting.
The second video is an interview with clark little. and how you have to put yourself in a certain spot to get the perfect wave. there is a lot of prep work involved. you have to know where to place yourself. and you can't be afraid.
The third video is all about the equipment that clark little uses. The last video was an advertisement and the video was called I Am Different. it is a nikon tv commercial called 'The Little Project"
i learned that sometimes, in order to get an amazing shot, you have to not be scared and just put yourself out there. most of the time it is worth the risk.

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/12/taking-pictures-raising-children/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Multimedia&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body&_r=0#
Up until recently, female photographers hadn't made their mark in the photography world. Sexist editors and/or colleagues or their personal lives got in the way. Women working abroad usually didn't have children and those who did have children worked locally. But in the last few years, female photographers have emerged raising children while completing overseas assignments. For a photographer that mostly takes pictures of families, having a child of their own connects them in a way to the family and the family might feel a little more comfortable with them. "Still, like the others, she said photography and storytelling were at the core of who they are, and it was important for a female photographer’s children to see their mother as someone who has a calling and fulfills herself."
i learned that just because you want to have a child, doesn't mean that you have to give up yout dreams. The site related to photography because it talked about how female photographers balanced their job as a photojournalist and a mother.

http://www.lightstalking.com/abstract-nature-photography-3-effective-tips-to-create-captivating-images/
Abstract art separates reality of a subject through the use of imagery. Conveys- feeling, mood, color, movement and/or texture. exploring and using an abstract approach in nature photography positively impacts our creativity in composition; use of color, movement, lines, and texture; and post processing. I learned ways to create specific images. Like for this image:

This image was created doing the following: 

The area needed to be consistently shaded. Bright, small flashes or patches of light would have created distractions (ugly lines) in the background.

If the light had been brighter, a neutral density filter could have been used.

Used a small DOF (depth of field, f/16) and low ISO to get a 1/2 second to 1 second shutter speed.

Focused on the non-moving trunk of one of the trees.

Slowly and slightly move the camera vertically when pressing the shutter button

I picked this photo because i love the blur effect created. There is cropping because you dont see the full trees and only a small portion of the forest is shown. The photo was taken by Sheen's Nature Photography. 

Architecture blog

tips: -a fish eye or wide-angle lens is ideal for this genre as it enables photographers to frame the entire building within its environment. 
-the older the structure, the more environmental context is required 
-a little bit of context helps anchor the image

Anthony Golston

1. Why did you pick this photo (be specific and write at least a paragraph)?
i picked this picture because i like how they didn't just take a horizontal of the building itself. The sky and the sunset add to the picture but in a way that doesnt take away from the architecture itself. It just makes it a more interesting photo and draws more eyes to it. 
2. Reflect on the lighting - where is it coming from, what time of day do you think the photo was taken, what is the light source, is the lighting good enough, what would you do if you had to light that type of source.
The lighting is coming from behind the building. The photo was taken as the sun was setting. the light source is the natural light as well as light from a lamp post. the lighting is good enough because the glass of the building allows for the lights inside the building to show adding more light. because this picture requires such a low shutter speed because it is taken at night, a tripod would help to allow the camera to be steady. and by underexposing the photo, the clouds were able to be evident in the way they are and not washed out. 
3. Reflect on the angle the photo was taken - where was the photographer standing in relation to the subject, what did the photographer have to do to achieve that angle, is the entire subject in the photo, do you think there is another angle that would have been better, where would that be and how would you achieve that photo.
the angle the photo was taken at was pretty much level to the base of the building. In order to get the whole building, the photographer had to stand further away. i dont think there would have been another angle because otherwise there might not be as much of the sky. 
4. Reflect on the composition - are there rules of photography evident, do the traditional rules of photography apply to architecture photography, how can one get some of those traditional rules of photography involved in an architecture photo.
i think that balancing is evident because the clouds and the sunset behind it balance out the photo instead of just having a building and a blank sky. 

Polar Impression Photography

1. Why did you pick this photo (be specific and write at least a paragraph)?
I picked this photo because not only did they capture the architecture, they captured the clouds in the sky with great detail. it looks as if the sky is continuous and not simply a reflection. the photographer did a great job of making the building truly look straight and not bending like some architecture photos. 
2. Reflect on the lighting - where is it coming from, what time of day do you think the photo was taken, what is the light source, is the lighting good enough, what would you do if you had to light that type of source.
the lighting is natural light.and looks as if the light is coming from behind the photographer.  i think the photo was taken either in the morning of the evening because the sun is not directly overhead. the lighting is very good because the natural light in this photo is not too harsh. 
3. Reflect on the angle the photo was taken - where was the photographer standing in relation to the subject, what did the photographer have to do to achieve that angle, is the entire subject in the photo, do you think there is another angle that would have been better, where would that be and how would you achieve that photo
The photographer was standing on ground level taking the picture pointing the camera towards the sky. the entire building is not in the photo. the amount of detail that is achieved would be hard to do from another angle. 
4. Reflect on the composition - are there rules of photography evident, do the traditional rules of photography apply to architecture photography, how can one get some of those traditional rules of photography involved in an architecture photo.
there are leading lines evident from the structure of the building. leading lines and symmetry would be easier to get into architecture photos because unless you are adding context into the picture, a close up wont have too many other rules. Cropping is also evident because you don't see the entire building. 

Claudia Leverentz

1. Why did you pick this photo (be specific and write at least a paragraph)?
i picked this photo because the viewpoint gives multiple rules of composition. the angle at which this photo was taken makes this photo show off the beauty of this structure. 
2. Reflect on the lighting - where is it coming from, what time of day do you think the photo was taken, what is the light source, is the lighting good enough, what would you do if you had to light that type of source.
the light is coming from above through the hole at the top of the building. because of the angle that the shadows are, the photo was taken either in the morning or in the evening. the lighting is good enough because the shadows don't make the picture too dark. You have to make sure that you give yourself enough light but not too much because then the clouds might not be noticeable. 
3. Reflect on the angle the photo was taken - where was the photographer standing in relation to the subject, what did the photographer have to do to achieve that angle, is the entire subject in the photo, do you think there is another angle that would have been better, where would that be and how would you achieve that photo
the photo was taken from inside a building at an upward angle. the photographer had to stand in the very center under the hole at the top in order to get an almost 360 view. almost the entire subject is in the picture except the base. i admire this angle because of the entirety of the building surrounding the hole at the top. 
4. Reflect on the composition - are there rules of photography evident, do the traditional rules of photography apply to architecture photography, how can one get some of those traditional rules of photography involved in an architecture photo.
there is symmetry evident. also leading lines. framing is also evident because the clouds are framed by the building. 

1. Why did you pick this photo (be specific and write at least a paragraph)?
this photo is really cool because the colors give it sort of a mysterious look. the picture looks as if a storm is about the rain on the building. the glass on the building creates a mirror like image to show the objects that surround the building and are on the street. 
2. Reflect on the lighting - where is it coming from, what time of day do you think the photo was taken, what is the light source, is the lighting good enough, what would you do if you had to light that type of source.
the lighting is coming from above because the street posts have a shadow. this photo was taken about midday. the lighting is good because otherwise you wouldnt get the effect of the dark, stormy look. 
3. Reflect on the angle the photo was taken - where was the photographer standing in relation to the subject, what did the photographer have to do to achieve that angle, is the entire subject in the photo, do you think there is another angle that would have been better, where would that be and how would you achieve that photo
the photo was taken at the corner of the street where the corner of the building was. the entire subject is in the picture because you can see the top of the building. the lens the photographer used creates a bent effect. 
4. Reflect on the composition - are there rules of photography evident, do the traditional rules of photography apply to architecture photography, how can one get some of those traditional rules of photography involved in an architecture photo.the is symmetry and leading lines. because buildings are so tall and big, some of the rules of photography dont apply.  List a few places you think would be great places to take architecture photos here in Austin - places you could go. How about giving me 5 locations you would like to go try.
downtown austin would be cool to take picures of because our building arent as tall as a lot of city buildings. 
the long center
a church
a mansion 
the capital

Finally -- some equipment research - look up a tilt-shift camera, tell me what it is and what it does.
Find one that will work on a canon camera and link that website on your blog. And what are some other pieces of equipment that might help with architecture shoots? Find 2-3 other items and list them on your blog.
tilt shift camera- Tilt shift lenses enable photographers to transcend the normal restrictions of depth of field and perspective. 
a wide angle lens
fisheye lens 
external flash
tripod
trigger release

Camera Etiquette

http://www.beyondmegapixels.com/2011/11/camera-etiquette-in-a-crowd/
1. Summarize this reading. It should take at least a paragraph (3-4 sentences). Make sure to highlight the suggestions they make. we need to be polite in our photography. don't be a hog shot. take as many shots as you can, stay for a considerate amount of time, then get out of the way so others can have a chance. 
be mindful of your gear and how much space it takes up. careful when you have a big lens. careful with a big camera bag. be considerate if you have a tripod. 
keep your other eye open. be aware of your surroundings. 
make friends with people around you. they might keep an eye out for you too. 
apologize for your mistakes. 
let others know-politely- of their mistakes. 
2. Pick your favorite tip. Post it on your blog. Answer the following questions: my favorite tip is to make friends with people around you. 
     a. Why do you think this is the best suggestion? i think this is the best suggestion because not many people would think to do this. most people just stay to themselves. or maybe thats just me. haha but i think this is definitely something that people should consider.
     b. How would you deal with a person who isn't being corporative? yes. some adults at the football games and really rude when it comes to standing in front of you. 
     c. Have you ever run into this before? If so, please explain what happened & how you dealt with it. since there is enough space, i just simply move to the side. if there hadn't been that much space, i would politely ask them if maybe i could crouch in front of them since I'm a smaller person.

http://www.beyondmegapixels.com/2011/11/camera-etiquette-at-weddings/
1. Summarize this reading. It should take at least a paragraph (3-4 sentences). Make sure to highlight the suggestions they make. keep in mind that its the bride and grooms day. they hired a photographer for a reason and they most likely had to pay quite a bit for it. as a professional, explain that you want to get your shot, and then you will let them get theirs. know the rules of the church. 
2. Of course this is from the perspective of a guest. But lets think about this from the professional photographers eyes.
     a. How would you deal with a "rude" guest if you were hired to shoot a wedding? simply be polite and suggest taking turns.
     b. What if that person was the Brides mother, or someone else important, would that change how you deal with the problem? if you remain polite and make sure to take turns, there isnt much you can do about rude people. you just have to make them understand that you were hired for a reason, and they can have their turn after. 
     c. What could you do ahead of time to perhaps help with the problem? set the "rules" from the very beginning so that everyone has a clear understanding. 
     d. What could you do during to keep this issue from occurring, if you sense its starting to get out of control? maybe ask members of the wedding party or the wedding planner since it is in their best interests for the bride and groom to be happy. they would most likely be willing to help. 

http://www.beyondmegapixels.com/2011/09/annoyances/
1. Summarize this reading. It should take at least a paragraph (3-4 sentences). Make sure to highlight the suggestions they make. blame yourself not the equipment. be polite in your constructive criticism. make sure to apologize if you hit someone and move on once youve got your good shots. make sure your friends and family dont take advantage of you. 
     a. Which annoying thing do you think would bother you the most? i think the fact that people dont apologize for doing something or they just stand right in your way the whole time even when they arent taking pictures. 
     b. What annoying things have you encountered when out taking pictures? Describe the moment? people photobombing your picture trying to be funny when you are trying to be serious. 
     c. What would you do if a family member or friend wanted you to shoot something that you know would take a lot of time and involve a lot of work? Do you work for free? i would ask them to consider how busy my life is and that if they want me to take pictures of something that would take a lot of time and commitment when i could have booked another shoot with someone willing to pay. working for free when it is only for like less than an hour is okay, but if they want prints, then they can pay for those. otherwise i would politely ask them to consider maybe giving a little something in return. 

http://www.beyondmegapixels.com/2011/09/10-tips-for-a-great-photo-walk/

1. Summarize this reading. It should take at least a paragraph (3-4 sentences). Make sure to highlight the suggestions they make.

choose a light lens. streamline your camera. you want to be nimble with your camera. bring other options and leave them in the car- have backup gear. dress for the weather and the activity. be open and polite. use common courtesy and manners. be mindful of other photographers. share cool angles and perspectives. share action going on that someone might have missed. dont hog the shot. shoot in burst mode. stand in one spot and look in every direction. kneel and get different angles. keep mental notes for next time. have fun. 

2. I am considering planning a day for us to leave campus and go on a photo walk. With that in mind, answer the following questions:

    a. Where would you like to go for a photo walk? Remember it has to be close by, not like San Antonio or something, be realistic? wildflower center. or if no cost, botanical gardens in the spring. or around town lake. 

    b. Why would you like to go there (equipment, clothing, etc)? lots of pretty flowers and theres a lot of different things to see so you wont get the same shot over and over. and with town lake, its really pretty. 

    c. What things would you need to have a good day walking and taking photos? water! it gets hot or dress up for the cold. make sure to have more than one lens so a camera backpack might be a good idea. 

    d. Would you prefer an urban or nature walk? Why? i cant decide. i think there are benefits for both. city gives you more action with people and can tell more stories tho. 

Event Shoot #2

Because i was absent today, i wasn't able to edit these in lightroom but i am going to post the JPEG files of the same pictures that would be in RAW.

Urban Style Landscapes

4 tips:
Mid to late afternoon gives you longer and softer shadows producing more interesting results.
interesting parks give you natural landscapes combined with urban landscapes to give you interesting combinations.
Good oppurtunities for beautiful images in an urban area.
Take a variety of lenses.
Look for contrasts
Research your locations

Around town lake
Austin Power Plant
6th Street
4th Street

Monopod or tripod.
Polarizing filters and UV filters.
Spare batteries



1.At first watched a online tutorial. His friend modeled for him. Brainstormed ideas he had never seen before. His photographs use ordinary steel wool thats set ablaze for the sparks.
2. Even professional photographers watch online tutorials. It is important to protect your eyes and your camera's eye from the sparks. wear goggles and put a cheap filter on your lens to avoid getting molten metal on the front element.



1. Clint Davis has dvd tutorials over how to make a movie poster. He goes over composite  images. each tutorial is step by step. Each dvd is a different level.
I learned that professionals offer tutorials for amateurs so that they are able to learn cool tips and ways to composite images.

There is no favorite photo.




Couldn't get to the photoshop website. 

Landscapes Blog

Capture Movement

When most people think about landscapes they think of calm, serene and passive environments – however landscapes are rarely completely still and to convey this movement in an image will add drama, mood and create a point of interest.

Examples – wind in trees, waves on a beach, water flowing over a waterfall, birds flying over head, moving clouds.

Capturing this movement generally means you need to look at a longer shutter speed (sometimes quite a few seconds). Of course this means more light hitting your sensor which will mean you need to either go for a small Aperture, use some sort of a filter or even shoot at the start or end of the day when there is less light.

Seacoasts

Every shoreline is different in some way. Show the difference in your images. 

3 favorite photos-

Marco Carmassi
Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
My goal is to transmit the truth of nature, freezing in time its everchanging beauty, catching the perfect light, patiently waiting for the best (or worst) weather. Nothing is added or hidden in post-production, the landscapes are shot just the way they are at that very moment.
https://500px.com/MarcoCarmassi/about

Junya Hasegawa
From Japan
Reflections from the sunset off the water
Takes mostly landscapes. also takes picture of nature(plants,animals)
https://500px.com/JIN-X3

Kent Shiraishi
From Japan
takes pics of mostly landscapes
long exposure
https://500px.com/kentshiraishi

Tripod
multiple lenses
filters
spare batteries
flashlight
photoshop

In austin you can go to anywhere where there a rural area.
Hamilton Pool Road
Steiner Ranch
anywhere on 360
1626
1826
Mt. Bonnell
Manchaca
Twin Falls
Devils Backbone
Town Lake

Landscapes

Formal

Creative

Taken at 4:40 pm- @ f/11.0; 1/125; ISO 400

Taken at 6:51pm @ f/11.0; 1/13; ISO 3200

f/11.0; 1/200; ISO 400

taken at 6:58pm @ f/5.6; 1/10; ISO 3200