Architectural PowerPoint Notes:

Architectural Photographs:

3 types: big picture, small details, and interior

• Indirect portraits
• Materials, style, and scale provide the clues about who they were and what they did/what their lives are like
• Early films were notoriously slow and needed hours of exposure for one image.
• Perfect subject for photography because it didn't move; it's stationary; it has history; many different ways to look at it, have different perspectives and view points; mainly, the designs because elements and principles exist in architecture

Frederick H. Evans

• One of the greatest architectural photographers in history
• He mainly focused on cathedrals in London; depicted motion with the use of light
• "Try for a record of emotion rather than a piece of photography."
• Worked in platinum papers
• Used for making bombs and munitions during WWI
• Because of that...he gave up!

Ezra Stoller (1915-2004)

• Started out as an architect, but found photography to be better for him
• Line, space, shape

2nd Semester Video Notes:

• Newspaper = 6-7 editions a day
• Take photograph and having the people pose and then later posting words/captions into it
• Had camera strapped to his ankle and capture pictures

1920's:

• Photographs were replacing drawings and art
• Public responded more to photos rather than drawings (Drawings could lie, photographs couldn't)
• Camera can elevate a lonely object into something better and more interesting
• Taking pictures can make an object become more wanted and needed (cigarettes, lighters, etc.)
• Photography added new demention to fame = celebrity
• Babe Ruth was the most photographed at that time; sports celebrity
• Photos created stars
• Photographs were being sent around the world through telephone lines

Baraka Film:

Watching this film in class was both interesting and boring. When the film first started, I was confused on how this related to photography and didn't understand the point of it. As the movie went on, different slideshows of different places around the world began to interest me and I started to pay closer attention to what they were showing and all of the little details in the background. Some of the images shown with people in them were disturbing because of the facial expressions they showed or even what they were wearing, but I can't judge because that's their culture. I never really paid attention to other cultures besides my own so seeing all of the different images of different countries was kind of cool to see. 
I enjoyed seeing all of the different landscapes and the colors in all of the images. The movie made somewhat of an impact on me because it made me realize what I had and what others in the third world countries didn't. I never researched or had an interest in seeing different peoples cultures, what they did on a daily basis, or what they had to go through. But after watching this film, it has caught my interest and made me realize that I need to appreciate and be thankful for what I have and I also need to realize that what I consider "terrible", isn't that bad. 

Thanksgiving Dinner:

Stuffing. 

Salad. 

More stuffing!

Fruit Salad.

Candy. 

Turkey!!!

Studio Portrait Head Shot:

Anne Angeles: Removed

Shadow:

Pathway, Mercy Burlingame

One Shot:

I took this picture in the Rose Garden at Mercy Burlingame. It was the only petal in the fountain and I thought it would be nice to emphasize the color.

Photography Video:

-Kodak "Brownie" camera = $1.00
-Photos are visual records of peoples lives; capture way of life
-Before, people have pictures taken once or twice in their lifetime
-Postcards
     --events, death, family, disasters, county fairs, political parties, etc
-Pictures were hand processed
-19th Century - no pictures in magazines or newspapers because of how long process was
-1905: National Geographic (Wentzel)
     --Pictures informed impressions of the world; got to see what was happening in different parts of world.
     --Went from 3,000 subscribers to over 1,000,000 in five years
-Edward Curtis: took pictures of what he believed would disappear
-People aregued whether photography was an art or not
-Straight Photography: no manipulating the photo; photo is what it is

Nature Walk:

Pages 114 - 125:

How to shoot a Formal Portrait: 
1. Place background close to wall; about 10 - 20 feet space; put stool in front of background 4-6 feet in front.
2. Place light about 45 degrees to right side of subject
3. set camera directly in front of subject 6 - 10 feet away; talk to person, tell them emotions or how you want them to pose.
Camera Settings:
1. Better to shoot with wide open aperture to make background out of focus.
2. Using wide open aperture has other benefits besides shallow depth of field that emphasizes the subject; it increases shutter speed on camera.
Lighting for Formal Portraits:
Indoors:
1. For single-source indoor lighting set-up place one light at approximately at 45 degree angle on on side or other side of object/subject.
2. Use reflector (white cardboard)
Outdoors:
1. direct sunlight isn't the best lighting for portraits; can bee too harsh and make subject squint
2. Shoot with open shade (shadow of building, tree, but avoid deep shade)
3. Include cloudless blue sky, not direct sunlight
4. Cloudy days are great for photographing; flattering for portraits
5. Pay attention to everyone in frame; avoid busy/distracting backgrounds; look at people's heads
The Candid Portrait:
1. Candid Portrait: capture a person going about everyday life and activities
2. Don't POSE! More effective if natural
3. Include background - gives context and meaning and explain what is happening; be sensitive to expressions
4. Take as many photos!
The Environmental Portrait:
1. Environmental Portrait: uses a subject's surroundings to help tel that person's story; combination of formal portrait and photojournalism; show's subject's life; background helps provide additional details to the story image tells.
How to Retouch a Digital Portrait:
1. Use close stamp tool or healing brush
Self-Portrait:
1. Self-Portrait: become your own subject; don't have to be totally revealing; show who you are and something about your life; autibiography; it's all about you.

Self-Portraits:

This is a picture of me and my friend Caitlin Philpott. We've been good friends since Freshman year and this shows exactly how our friendship works, we're constantly laughing and making jokes. (Samantha Marinos took this picture)

This is a picture of myself! I'm always smiling and laughing so this picture proves who I am.

(Samantha Marinos took this picture)

This is a picture of me and my brother, Zackary (2). When I'm at home I'm always taking care of my brothers and playing with them. They make living in San Ramon fun (I HATE San Ramon!)

Photo Essay:

Career Photography Notes, Sports:

I. Sports

          1. You want to get as close as possible to capture the picture

          2. It's all about location

          3. 100mm = 10 yards

     A. Emotion 

          1. Very important when taking sports photos

     B. Vertical Photos

          1. If taking picture of a single person - take photo vertically

     C. Horizontal Photos

          1. If taking picture of two or more people - take photo horizontally

     D. Remote Triggers

          1. Stand somewhere else and press button to take as many pictures as possible

          2. best used for Horse Races and Basketball Games

Career Photographer:

Steve Matteo has been a professional wedding photographer for about 15 years. He takes many candid photos to capture the actual feeling of what is happening at that event and none of his photos are posed except for family portraits and bridal party. Matteo uses natural light and also strobe so that he can capture the actual moments of that event. Steve Matteo has had a lot of experience with photography. He's been hired by HBO Sports, Chicago Sun Times, Wireimage, Chicago Tribune and much more and has also won many awards for his different photographic fields. When Matteo is hired, he knows how to adjust to the situation he is in and can still capture the main pictures and all little details behind them. Overall, Steve Matteo knows how to capture the moment and how to make sure it's in pure essence. 

http://stevematteophotography.com/

Mercy Week:

Marni Welch (Senior) at the Mercy Rally cheering.

The back of Alex Kaindl's (Senior) cape. 

Cheerleaders in the air performing at the rally. 

Another picture of cheerleaders in action. 

Mr. Currier and Mrs. Mountain performing a skit at the Mercy Rally.