Hope's Photo Journalism Blog

Academic Shoot The photo above follows the rule framing as the people on both sides frame the table. The subject of this photo is the backpack in the middle, as it is left in focus while the background is blurred. The first 2 photos below follow the rule of thirds as each of the subjects are placed off to the upper left. In the photo to the far right the subjects are the people. The photo is a little over crowded and could use a bit of editing to help the viewer distinguish the subject more clearly.  

Ansel Adams- I like that there appears to be a story behind the photograph and the beautiful landscape behind the man. Barssai- I like how the lines of light cast spotlights down onto the people. It gives the photo a really cool affect. Carleton Watkins- I like how the reflection creates a perfectly symmetrical image of the gorges landscape.

Ansel Adams Ansel Easton Adams was born on February 20th, 1902 in San Francisco, California. He was the only child of Olive Bray, and Charles Adams, who was a lumber businessman. Though he tried to go to school, he gave up and was eventually homeschooled by his father and aunt. At age 12 he taught himself how to play the piano, and was going to continue a career as a musician before he discovered his love for photography. In 1915, at age 14, he was given a camera as a gift but it wasn’t until the 1920’s that he decided to give up piano to become a photographer. He married Virginia Best in 1928 and in 1935 her father passed away and she inherited his studio. It was called “Best Studio” and the Adamses continued to operate it until 1971. It is now the Ansel Adams Gallery and houses some of his best photography work. It was between 1929 and 1942 that Adames career really took off and he became more widely known. Adam’s also did work to help wilderness areas like Yosemite. In Si...

9/11 Composition Reflection Line Framing Avoiding Mergers Simplicity Rule of thirds Balance

The Story- I think that this photograph tells the best story. In the photo you can see a guy styling mannequin’s  hair. This is not something most guys (particularly egotistical ones) would generally do, but it looks like he is enjoying himself. Action Emotion- In this photo a girl is being lifted into the air as she sings or acts in a play. She looks very passionate about what she is doing, and so do the other cast members. Filling the frame- In this photo the sparks flying off the girl’s tool really fill the frame with light and the blurred background really brings the focus on to the girl. I chose this photo because it instantly caught my eye and drew my attention. One rule of photography is avoiding mergers because the dark lake background makes the girls white t-shirt pop. I think I could take photos like these in teachers rooms or the hallways. I would like to visit Mrs.Ramos becau...

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