Tuesday, February 18, 2014

drawing

hello panda

lol

dogs

maxi

pebble

father and son

im cooler than my dad

too cute

Samson

achilles

stoney





the gang

the queen

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

one page writing: 1 and 2

1.Composing Photographs
Creatively photographing a salt marsh
One of the most common mistakes beginning photographers make is taking a picture of the first thing they see and not going any further. Most people "see" good pictures, but then don't know how to take what they see and turn that into an interesting photo.Now we've got a picture, but we've included too much. Anyone looking at it will see a background with bright green grasses, the river, and buildings on the other side of the river that competes for their attention with the grass we really wanted to show.We can also change our shooting angle, or use a wide aperture to blur the background so its nothing more than soft color. Placing the subject against a background that is a different color or tone will also help to separate the subject and focus the viewer’s eyes where you want them.Compose an image using negative space to focus on the subject of the picture. Use the reflections of the marsh grass and reeds in the water as part of your composition. Extreme close-up photographs often give an image a more abstract feel. Use a long zoom or macro mode to change your perspective. 
Marsh Life
 Visit the salt marsh at low tide and look closely and you’ll find various types of crabs that burrowing out of the sand to feed. All sorts of insects are likely buzzing around the grass, ready for their close up. Deep within the stalks of marsh grass, protected from predators, crustaceans are often visible when the tide recedes.Be creative. Most all Nikon digital cameras offer special effects that will let your creativity shine.There's no reason not to shoot a lot of photos. Shoot, shoot, shoot, until you're absolutely, positively sure you've got the picture you want. It's always easier to delete the photos you don't need than to go back and try to re-shoot the same scene.
2. 7 Detailed Tutorials that will Improve Your Indoor Portrait Photography Today
 Creating Beautiful Indoor Portraits without Flash
 Ed talks about using available household lighting, natural light from windows (with curtains as filters in some cases), and how to manipulate each to suite your needs. He also addresses post processing issues such as white balance or noise. All in all a very thorough article, with all camera settings disclosed and no dumbing down of the jargon required to keep the article beginner friendly.
 Simple Digital Portrait Photography for Beginners
 What I liked most about this particular page is that it also gives a list of must-have equipment and accessories for those just starting out. We all begin somewhere, and it really helps to have this information available to avoid common start-up mistakes. This article is still very detailed and thorough, definitely worth a read for beginners, but even if you’re not just starting out you may find something useful here. 
Inspirational Portrait Photography Tips 
If you are looking to spice up your portraits, do not forget that rules are only guidelines and sometimes stepping outside of the box is the best decision you could make. Let’s face it, portrait photography can be a little redundant at times.
 Composition and Posing for Indoor Portraiture (Video)
 f a client is self conscious about their skin, their weight, or any other specific trait, there are ways to help insure that you create photographs for them that they will be happy with. The last thing that you want to do is accentuate the very things your client is concerned about. This video tutorial offers a ton of tips on these very delicate concerns that many clients may have.
 Light Modifiers (Video)
 They go into great detail about each method, the options available, and the pros and cons (and things to avoid) for each setup. Covered are umbrellas, softbox, barn door, and reflector panels. They show each in action, the video is long enough to cover everything thoroughly without being too long.
 101 Portrait Photography Tips
 Getting information from just one source is not enough, there is probably not a single tutorial or article available that covers everything, so it is important to get the information you seek from various sources. There is not always a right or wrong way, especially when it comes to lighting. The biggest things to remember are to avoid shadows unless you are planning to capitalize on them for artistic effect, and always know where your lighting is going and the effects it will have on your subject and your final photograph. That said, do not forget the basics, remember to pay attention to background and composition, and always strive for the highest quality photograph possible