up close and personal

The photograph showcases a young girl gazing off into the distance under the trees with the sunshine hitting her directly on her side profile. The land in the background seems barren and there's an asymmetrical line of the building that coincides with the rays of sunshine hitting her face. The focus of the photograph is centered on the subjects face and the surrounding elements are more blurred and more dark. The photograph was taken outdoor and I believe that the image is centered in lightness in order to convey optimism. I feel the work was successful in conveying the meaning in spirit of looking towards the light.

elements photograph

 

The subject is a young girl whom is surrounded by the leaves of a palm tree and she's secretly smiling to herself. The focus is mainly on the subject with the background blurred and the photograph is taken with the idea of the rule of thirds. I believe the artist wanted to convey that it is okay to step outside of society's conventional outlook of what young people should act like, and that it is okay to be yourself, through the sense of isolation through the girl's position inside the leaves, and her comfort in her own solace. I think the work was successful in conveying this message.

Nature in its rarest form (Shalow Depth of Field #2)

Model: Christine Galvan

This photograph represents, to me, the natural world and our connection to it. The model actually laid down in a puddle fresh from the morning rain in order to get the shot. The photograph captures the clouds in the sky, the trees that surrounded us using the reflection the water on the ground, and I posed her so that she was facing the "Heavens" and smiling at the beauty that is nature. I love this picture and Christine captured the exact essences of how wonderful and contrasting nature can make a photograph.





Panning Photograph

In this photograph, I see a teenage girl joking around with her friends. The image has the young lady, a friend in the background, and a building. The work is figurative. The photograph is a panning shot and the background is more blurred, than the focused subject. The photo conveys a light disposition. It seems like a couple of teens were hanging out, laughing, and making silly faces toward each other. The image is very light and playful and it was taken outside.I believe the work was a success in terms of it's tone and jovial disposition.

Model Release Requirements

 In the article , "Model Release Requirements for i-Phone App Image", Nancy Wolff explains that the federal government controls the reproduction and use of your photographs. The Copyright Act gives the power of this statute to all 50 states and some individual federal courts interpret this law differently. The law basically says as model, they have a right to prevent the commercial appropriation of his/her likeliness in any photograph: the right of privacy. If you produce a commercial use of a photograph, most laws state that the model's right to privacy outweighs your right of expression, therefore model release forms are vital to commercial use of photos.

MODEL RELEASE

In exchange for consideration received, I hereby give permission to [    your name here    ] to use my name and photographic likeness in all forms and media for advertising, trade, and any other lawful purposes.

Print Name:                                    

Signature:                                    

Date:                                    

If Model is under 18:
I,                                     , am the parent/legal guardian of the individual named above, I have read this release and approve of its terms.

Print Name:                                    

Signature:                                    

Date:                                    

http://www.nyip.com/ezine/techtips/model-release.html#ixzz12zsNKtAt

Shallow Depth of Field Photograph

 

 

In this photo, I see a troubled young adult. The expression on her face suggest that she is contemplating something very important. The photograph is composed of a young lady in a natural environment. She is surrounded by trees and I believe the photo is figurative. The photograph was taken from an angle from the ground shooting upward and the subject is faced away from the sun. Also, the lines of the background senceray compared to the angle in which the subject and tree are angled make the photo more dynamic. The image is focused in a shalow depth of feild, focusing more on Christine (my model) and the tree and scenery are more blurred into the background. I belive the photgraph has a dark somber tone, despite the brightness of the image. The emphasis exhibited on the subject face and her body language sugeest that she is going through an internal struggle and that is what Iwas trying to convey. Overall, I believe the work was a success because of the content it includes and the dynamics of the lines the senery and the tree make.

Elements of Art & Principles of Design: COLOR

Irving Penn "Boca de L'Oreal B"

Color - We response to color on many levels. Color can be used simply to describe an object. It can also be used emotional (blue for sadness or spiritually, red for angry), symbolically (associated with a flag's color, corporation logo or sports team) and psychologically. The painting by Phyllis Bramson (left) has intense, complimentary colors that equate to strong conflicting emotions. The other work, by Alphonse Mucha, uses subdued, analogous color to create a very different feeling.
1. Color has a significant impact on visual communication

2. The human brain requires a sense of order or it will reject whatever it sees
• If too many colors are used, the viewer will become visually confused and will reject the image.
• If not enough color is used, boredom results.
3. Color impressions are both quick and long lasting
• Marketing psychologists state
- color accounts for 60% of the acceptance or rejection of what a person sees
- a lasting impression is made within ninety seconds
• Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. The colors used for a product, web site, business card, or logo cause powerful reactions
• Decisions about color are a critical factor in success of any visual experience
• Color combinations can attract or distract. The right color combinations can be as important as the individual colors.

1st Photograph

This photo was taken of myself on the side entrance steps of the Grand Theatre. The work is figurative conveying a young woman sitting on the steps thinking, dreaming about life. The subject itself is farther away and not centered, however the attention of the photo's dynamics adds a direct focus to the subject at hand. The lines of the staircase ramp and the lines of the actual steps draw attention to the subject, while the textures of the bush contrast with those of the wall near the subject. This photo was intentionally focused in order to create a more clear and figurative image. I believe the artist was trying to convey a sense of hope and and clarity (shown in the lightness of the photo), while simultaneously depicting a darkness above, that has been shadowing her, her throughout her life. I think the work is a success because of the convictions it displays and I, being the subject, believe that the overall outcome of the composition is intriguing.