What a month! It was just Thanksgiving I believe only three days ago, and now we end the month with rain. It is the first real shower in a long time, so very great for Southern California, celebrate guys!
Well, down to business... I've created the Instagram profile I will be using for my photos! You are all welcomed to check it out: 1oclockphotography. I do not have a link but feel free to look it up. Thank you.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Blog 10: EQ
I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
This is a pretty solid EQ. It's an open ended question and 'healthy wight loss' and 'most important' are two debatable areas. I do not know much about weight loss but I would say this is a specific enough question.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
Open ended, check. I believe this can be argued extensively. It is specific enough.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
It is indeed open ended. This sounds nice, but it is not really debatable. Customer gets what customer wants, do not try to get creative on their specific request. Just do not cut their ear off, maybe. Other than that, the question is understandable.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
This is open ended. And it is debatable... I like it, I like it... It makes sense. I think this may be my favorite question, great job.
a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
This is a pretty solid EQ. It's an open ended question and 'healthy wight loss' and 'most important' are two debatable areas. I do not know much about weight loss but I would say this is a specific enough question.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
Open ended, check. I believe this can be argued extensively. It is specific enough.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
It is indeed open ended. This sounds nice, but it is not really debatable. Customer gets what customer wants, do not try to get creative on their specific request. Just do not cut their ear off, maybe. Other than that, the question is understandable.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
This is open ended. And it is debatable... I like it, I like it... It makes sense. I think this may be my favorite question, great job.
Blog 8: Research and Working EQ
My working EQ is now...
"What is the most important element to go into a picture?"
Light brightens pictures.
Line gives the viewer direction.
Color projects feelings the most.
An interesting subject draws attention.
My most important source to me so far has been "Visual Design: Using Color in Photography" by David Peterson. Color has always confused me and Peterson put colors into words that really opened my eyes. I always thought lines were probably important, I never really thought of color as important until I read his article.
My mentor is Jack Bolka. He is the ROP Photography teacher at iPoly Highschool and has his own portrait studio. I am the TA for the second half of his class. His being a professional photographer is really convenient because it is like having a David Peterson that I can ask my own questions to. He is really helpful and easy going about photography. Jack answers all of my questions well, about photography and Photoshop. It is helpful to my topic, trust me. They say a photo has a thousand words. Well, that is true for structure of it as well.
Blog 7: Independent Component One Approval
For my 30 hours of independent component I will be taking pictures. There are six elements to photography: color, shape, form, line, texture, and space. There are other parts to pictures such as light and the stillness of the photographer's position. But what I mean is, what is the most important element to go into a picture? Oh, new EQ right there... But taking photos on my own may improve my skills and help me figure out what is the most important aspect of photography. It will be difficult and there would not be one definitive answer, so I think it would be a good challenge to figure this out myself, armed only with a camera and my mind.
To show my work I would probably start an Instagram for my photos. Maybe add a description to every picture of what I was going for and what I thought came out best.
When dealing with photography, the answer to what is most important will never be definitive in a book. There are techniques proving and disproving each other. The only way to truly get an answer is to get out there and do it. Therefor, I will be taking pictures exercising these various techniques.
I will update any news about the Instagram account on this blog.
To show my work I would probably start an Instagram for my photos. Maybe add a description to every picture of what I was going for and what I thought came out best.
When dealing with photography, the answer to what is most important will never be definitive in a book. There are techniques proving and disproving each other. The only way to truly get an answer is to get out there and do it. Therefor, I will be taking pictures exercising these various techniques.
I will update any news about the Instagram account on this blog.
Thank you.
Blog 6: Second Interview Preparation
My mentor is Jack Bolka from CBC Photography, his very own portrait studio.
Five background questions:
- When did you start taking an interest in photography?
- Why did you start your own portrait studio?
- Did you go to school specifically for photography?
- How long have you been doing professional photography?
- What is your favorite part of photography?
Blog 5: Mentorship and Research Reflection
Finding a mentor for digital photography was pleasant. Jack was my ROP teacher last year and he had no TA (for the biggest class he has ever had!) before I asked him to be my mentor, so we were both about as equally excited.
Wow, well the most important article I have read so far has been "Visual Design: Using Color in Photography" by David Peterson. So far I have been focusing mostly on the color use in photography. This man is a genius! He has explained color so well in this article, it was eye opening and mind blowing. I know what color is but he knows how to use it, when to use it, and he is excellent at explaining color. All of his articles are magnificently explanatory. I have never understood when and how to use black and white photography; he has another article specifically for that. Also very informative. Black and white photography may not be my personal challenge any longer. Peterson even explains why he uses what controls in Photoshop and on his camera!
Wow, well the most important article I have read so far has been "Visual Design: Using Color in Photography" by David Peterson. So far I have been focusing mostly on the color use in photography. This man is a genius! He has explained color so well in this article, it was eye opening and mind blowing. I know what color is but he knows how to use it, when to use it, and he is excellent at explaining color. All of his articles are magnificently explanatory. I have never understood when and how to use black and white photography; he has another article specifically for that. Also very informative. Black and white photography may not be my personal challenge any longer. Peterson even explains why he uses what controls in Photoshop and on his camera!
Blog 4: First Interview Preparation
I plan to interview Jayme of Strike a Pose Photography. She works at Downtown Covina, so it will be convenient for me to get to. She started her own business actually, out of the passion of photography. She takes stunning pictures and her reviews are all positive. They say she's nice and she gives the client exactly what they were looking for. She sounds really down to earth and fun. Definitely someone I would like to interview.
Five extra questions to ask:
- Why did you decide to start open your own studio?
- Did you always want to be a photographer?
- Do you get repeating customers?
- How do you get the word of your business out?
- What do you do when work gets to be too much? Or does it never become too much?
(By the way, her website is right here. She's great, you should check it out.)
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection
1. I was proud of the way I sort of kept my calm and I actually made time. I was so nervous but I went up there and remembered, "Hey, they're my friends. They're fine."
2.
a. I'd give myself a CR/AP.
b. I messed up the last minute and a half, I lost my train of thought. That is not acceptable. And I forgot to bring up my prop, whoops.
3. Remembering that I was among friends helped.
4. I would have brought my props. They were a rag and a cloth...
2.
a. I'd give myself a CR/AP.
b. I messed up the last minute and a half, I lost my train of thought. That is not acceptable. And I forgot to bring up my prop, whoops.
3. Remembering that I was among friends helped.
4. I would have brought my props. They were a rag and a cloth...
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