Photography

The power of photography

In today's society, everyone can have access to a camera and put their point of view for millions to see.

Think: Major events such as- 9/11, Katrina, Vancouver Riots etc.

Does this mentality of 'everyone has a camera, anyone can take a picture' enhance or diminish

photography as a artistic genre or creative outlet?

Photography is like art or music.

It can make us feel an emotion.

We can interact with it.

We get someone's point of view.

However, photography is special because....

Photography- soliciting an emotion. Creating a social impact.

Photojournalism:

Telling someone else's story through the lens.

Objective: to create a news story.

Uses a set of ethics to ensure that the story it tells is impartial and honest.

IE: The photographer can not interfere with the situation, event, or subject.

What does this mean ?

Photography-

Equipment

Iphone or Nikon ?

What are the different types of photography that we have seen ?

What would you like me to focus on ?

Tips and Tricks

Rule of Thirds

Composition

Perspective

Camera Settings

Depth of Field; shallow or great

Be a shutter bug

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Types of Photography

Portrait

Abstract

Animal

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Black and White

Landscape

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What is one thing you have learned from today that will make your

photography stronger?

Blog Updates-

All blogs are now marked as of March 10, 2013.

Those missing entries at this time are:

Jennifer Cross

Jade Frost

Jonathan Harrison

Sarah Jang

Katelyn Johnson (need blog URL)

Brittany Smith

Koen Koolen

Kenneth Van Aarle

Remember you should have at least 3 entries

- Reviewing another blog, vlog, photoblogger

- Love Actually Film

- Powerful Photo- How it impacted society/ what

emotions does it invoke in you ?

Assignment- Response to your own photography, including backstory, objective and opinion.

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