Self Portraits

1.

                       
The image is captivating because the simple background puts more focus on the subject. The lighting is very soft and didn't create any harsh shadows throughout the image. The rule of composition shown in this picture is rule of thirds because the subject directly in the center. The subject is conveying a happy emotion.

2.

The background color creates a good contrast between the wall and the subject.

The rule of composition is rule of thirds because of the placement of the subject and Contrast of color because of the transition of colors throughout the picture.

The lighting created a strong light value on the face of the subject. The emotion shown by the subject is joyful.

3.

The photo is captivating because of the centered subject and the interesting background. The emotion conveyed in the photo is simple and happy. The values transition through the subject added both light and dark. The composition showed is the obvious one Rule of Thirds but also Contrast of Color.

Macro Major Assignment

Set 1

Macro:

1. Rule of Thirds:
ISO:5000
f/2.8
1/80

2. Contrast of content:

ISO:5000

f/2.8

1/50

3. Light as the subject: 

ISO: 5000

f/3.5

1/250

4. S-curves:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/80

5. Balance:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/30

6. Perspective:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/5

7. Vertical lines:

ISO:5000

f/2.8

1/6

8. Circular composition:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/80

9. Rhythm: 

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/50

10. Frame in a frame:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/160

Set 2

Rule of thirds:

ISO:5000

f/2.8

1/125

Contrast of content:

ISO: 800

f/5.6

1/160

Leading Lines:

ISO: 5000

f/5.6

1/100

Light as the subject:

ISO: 5000

f/22

1/1250

Circular Composition:

ISO: 5000

f/4.5

1/30

Vertical lines:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/60

Symmetry:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/80

S-curves:

ISO: 5000

f/2.8

1/125

Frame in a frame:

ISO: 5000

f/13

1/500

Rhythm:

ISO:3200

f/ 3.5

1/20

Macro Examples

Leading Lines:

View image | gettyimages.com

Rule of Thirds:

Perspective:

View image | gettyimages.com

Balance:

View image | gettyimages.com

Light as the subject:

View image | gettyimages.com

Contrast of Content:

View image | gettyimages.com

S-Curves:

View image | gettyimages.com

Circular Composition:

View image | gettyimages.com

Rhythm:

View image | gettyimages.com

Frame in a frame:

View image | gettyimages.com

Watermark Practice

Motion Preview

1. Using a slower shutter speed captures movement the best. It requires very little movement for blur to be seen in the picture.

2. Two ways to create movement in a picture:

• Slow Sync Flash
• Panning

3. Shutter priority mode should be used because it allows you to choose your shutter speed and the camera chooses the other settings. This is important because it gives you the opportunity to capture the type of movement you want while not being worried about the other settings that may change the way the picture looks.

4. Primary methods to compensate for long shutter speeds when there is too much light:

• Use a smaller aperture
• Decrease the ISO
• Use a Neutral Density Filter 

5. The best starting shutter speed range when you're attempting panning is between 1/60 and 1/15.

6. Center auto focus is important when trying panning because it makes sure you get clear pictures and it helps you track your subject when capturing photos.

7. You should use Continuous Drive mode when panning because it gives you a higher chance of capturing a good panning image.

8. "Al Servo" mode continuously focuses on the subject the closer or further away it gets. It helps create a clear photo even while the subject is moving.

9. An advantage of using "Al Servo" while capturing action/sports photography is that it will continuously refocus on the moving subject.

Motion Major Assignment

Set 1: General movement
1.
ISO: 3200
f/3.5
1/40

2. 

ISO: 3200

f/4

1/30

3.

ISO: 3200

f/4

1/15

Set 2: Moving across
1.
ISO: 3200
f/4
1/50

2.

ISO: 3200

f/4

1/60

3. 

ISO: 3200

f/4

1/50

Set 3: Moving toward
1.
ISO: 3200
f/4
1/40

2.
ISO: 3200
f/4.5
1/25

3.

ISO: 3200

f/5

1/15

Set 4: Panning
1.
ISO: 3200
f/3.5
1/50

2.

ISO: 3200

f/4.5

1/60

3.

ISO: 3200

f/3.5

1/50

Still Life Major Assignment

Set 1:

1. Smallest Aperture

2. Middle Aperture

3. Widest Aperture

Set 2:

1. Smallest Aperture

2. Middle Aperture

3. Widest Aperture

Set 3:

1. Smallest Aperture

2. Middle Aperture

3. Widest Aperture

Lightroom Practice

Free Shoot

ISO:160
F/stop:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/160

ISO:100

F/stop:f/7.1

Shutter Speed:1/400

ISO:1000

F/stop:f/5.6

Shutter Speed:1/160

Sunny 16 Shoot

FRONT LIGHTING

Shot 1
Lighting Pattern: Front Lighting Sunny 16
Lighting Condition:Sunny
ISO: 100
F/stop: F16
Shutter speed:1/125

Shot 2

Lighting Pattern:Front Lighting Equivalent Exposure

Lighting condition:Sunny

ISO:100

F/stop: F11

Shutter speed:1/250

Shot 3

Lighting Pattern: Front Lighting Equivalent Exposure 2

Lighting Condition: Mostly Sunny

ISO:100

F/stop: F22

Shutter speed:1/60

Shot 4

Lighting Pattern:Camera Meter

Lighting Condition:Mostly Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:F16

Shutter speed:1/125

SIDE LIGHTING

Shot 5

Lighting Pattern:Side Lighting Sunny 16

Lighting Condition:Sunny

ISO:100

F/stop:F16

Shutter speed:1/125

Shot 6

Lighting Pattern:Equivalent Exposure

Lighting Condition:Cloudy

ISO:100

F/stop:F11

Shutter Speed:1/250

Shot 7

Lighting Pattern:Equivalent Exposure 2

Lighting Condition:Sunny

ISO:100

F/stop:F22

Shutter Speed:1/60

Shot 8

Lighting Pattern:Camera Meter

Lighting Condition:Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:

Shutter Speed:1/60

BACK LIGHTING:

Shot 9

Lighting Pattern:Back lighting Sunny 16

Lighting Condition:Cloudy

ISO:100

F/stop:F16

Shutter Speed:1/125

Shot 10

Lighting Pattern:Equivalent Exposure

Lighting Condition:Cloudy

ISO:100

F/stop:F11

Shutter Speed:1/250

Shot 11

Lighting Pattern:Equivalent Exposure 2

Lighting Condition:Mostly sunny

ISO:100

F/stop:F22

Shutter Speed:1/60

Shot 12

Lighting Pattern:Camera Meter

Lighting Condition:Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:F22

Shutter Speed:1/60

DARK SHADE

Shot 13

Lighting Pattern:Back Lighting Sunny 16

Lighting Condition:Mostly Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:F16

Shutter Speed:1/125

Shot 14

Lighting Pattern: Equivalent Exposure

Lighting Condition:Mostly Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:F11

Shutter Speed:1/250

Shot 15

Lighting Pattern:Equivalent Exposure 2

Lighting Condition:Mostly Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:F22

Shutter Speed:1/60

Shot 16

Lighting Pattern:Camera Meter

Lighting Condition:Mostly Sunny

ISO:800

F/stop:F22

Shutter Speed:1/60