Magazine Review

The magazine i grabbed is very technology based. Most of the content is made up of advertisements and camera information for various brands. However there are still plenty of photographs to look at.

Each issue of this magazine contains sections named "Share your project" "Share your best shot" "Share your turn"and various "how to" sections. It also contains a few different competitions such as the macro one. My favorite section is the "Share your project" one.

 The picture that won the macro comp is called "Lip Lock" and it is of highly defined lips that are dripping with oil. I love this picture because of how defined it is. Also, I like that the photographer decided to use oil dripping from her lips because this is different from anything i have ever seen.

On the page labeled "Share your Project" a photographer took pictures of a wedding of Nigeria. This set of photos stood out to me because of the vibrant colors and dynamic patterns. The photographers name is Glenna Gordon and I have chosen to showcase my favorite photo of hers. 

UPDATE: While exploring her website, I found that she had a folder of pictures taken with her iphone and they were actually very good! Here is my favorite:

Glenna Gordon is a photographer known for her pictures taken in Africa. She currently lives in Uganda. She won many awards for her work on the abducted Nigerian school years. In 2006, she finished her master's in print journalism. Her pictures have been included in group shows in galleries, projections, containers and museums.

Paper Blog

Four Major Characteristics of Paper

Paper Thickness

Opacity

Color Brilliance

Paper Finish

The higher the brightness rating, the whiter the paper will appear. 

ISO Brightness-

ISO brightness refers to the brightness of the paper as it would be perceived in an environment that is illuminated with a mixture  of cool white fluorescence and some unfiltered daylight. The flourescence in the paper will be stimulated more using the ISO standard vs the tappi.  

Tappi scale-

The brightness as it would be perceived in an environment that is illuminated with a mixture of wool-white fluorescence and some filtered daylight. The ultra violet component makes it the lowest of any standard. TAPPI will provide the lowest number of any of the scales. its numbers rarely exceed 100%.

Gloss: Vivian bluebonnet portrait

Semigloss: Creative Christmas Light Picture

Luster: Church Architecture Picture

Satine: Dance Pointe Shoes

Metallic: Winery Landscape

Online Portfolio

Portfolio site #1:

https://www.allyou.net/en/

Portfolio site #2:

https://crevado.com



My portfolios:
http://aubreychoate.foliohd.com
https://www.snapwi.re/user/aubreycphotography

Creative Flash

Formal Flash

ISO400 F8 SP1/200 NO FLASH

ISO400 F8 SP1/200 FLASH

ISO400 F8 SP1/100  FLASH

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ISO400 F8 SP1/400 FLASH

ISO400 F8 SP1/100 FLASH

ISO400 F8 SP1/50  FLASH

ISO400 F8 SP1/100 NO FLASH

ISO400 F8 SP1/200 NO FLASH

INDOOR FLASH:

I noticed that the ambient light differences were most noticeable in the first location because the room was lit a lot more and by natural light through the windows.

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REDO AT FURTHER DISTANCE

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1st event shoot peer review

Step 14: On your blog copy and paste the link for the student's blog. 

http://jamiedjournalismblog.blogspot.com/

Step 15: Which photo do you like best? Why? 

I liked the close up of the single leaf! Its interesting because at first i didnt notice the water was frozen. It almost look like the drops are about to fall. Amazing colors as well. 

Step 16: Which is your least favorite image? Why?

The one with the stringy grass plant is my least favorite because its just too busy and lacks any rules. 

Step 17: Overall, make two positive statements about their pictures.
These all look very artistic and professional! 

I love that you took the opportunity to go shoot the ice day while others stayed at home because of the cold. Good photographers will fo out of their comfort zone like you!
Step 18: Overall, what is one area that this person could improve upon in your opinion.

Mabe find a way to make each of your pictures more unique. They all look very similar. New angles, different focus, ect. 

Painting Reproduction Peer Review

Step 9: On your blog copy and paste the link for the student's blog. 

http://lgodzphotography.blogspot.com/2015/04/painting-recreation.html

Step 10: How well did they reproduce the painting? Look at colors, posing, lighting, props, spatial distance. 

The colors, posing, lighting, and props are all spot on! The only thing that could have been better was the space underneath the girls chin was less than the painting. 

Step 11: Do you think the photographer did an acceptable job on recreating the image? What leads you to this analysis?

I think she did a very good job. The editing really stood out to me because it looks just like the painting! Like how it has a faint white overcast.. awesome. 

6 station peer review

Step 2: On your blog copy and paste the link for the student's blog. 

http://alexsphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-03-09T13:51:00-07:00&max-results=10
Step 3: Which photo do you like best? Why?
I like the picture she took of the water drop. The colors she captured were beautiful and the definition of the drop that splashed up adds a unique aspect to the picture. Step 4: Which is your least favorite image? Why?

My least favorite was the studio picture. I think the error was made in editing because the background looks very dull. The white sheet looks a grey-ish color and this is easy to correct in lightroom. 

Step 5: Overall, make two positive statements about their pictures.

They are all very good! Whenever I pulled up this blog, I thought they were taken by a professional at first. 

I also like that they are very different from each other. She did a good job at picking various angles to shoot from.

Step 6: Overall, what is one area that this person could improve upon in your opinion.

She could work on making her pictures brighter (not dull) in light room. 

Delicious Blog

http://content.photojojo.com/diy/abstract-oil-and-water/?utm_source=fbook

2.     Briefly describe what you looked at on the website (2-3 sentences, make sure you write enough to really make it clear that you spent time looking at the website).
On this website, I looked at a way to create surrealistic photographs using oil, water, a glass plate, colored construction paper, and a macro lens on your camera. To set up for the shot, the photographer created a "bridge" with 2 chairs and placed the plate between them. Once they got the oil and water how they liked it, they used a tripod with their camera to take the shot. 
3.     What did you learn new?
I learned that there is a "macro" setting on my camera, which is new to me.. haha. I also learned that you can change the outcome of the pictures by switching the construction paper out with a picture or newspaper or something(anything really.)
4.     If possible, post your favorite photo from the site.
5.     If you have a photo to post, please answer the following questions:
a.     Why did you pick this photo? I liked the texture the photographer created by adding soap to the water. 
b.     What rules of photography do you see in the photo? Rule of thirds.
c.     Who took the photo? Photographer was not listed. 

HDR 2

HDR Panorama

Pocket Portfolio Blog

1. Do you think these pocket portfolios are a good way to market your photography business?
Yes, because it gives the potential customer a look at your work!
2. What are some advantages to using this style in your opinion?
The books make it easy for someone to see your abilities without having to look up your website, and they can show your work to their friends.
3. In your opinion, what are the disadvantages to using these little books?
COST. 3 dollars per person you give it to and they may just throw it away. 4. Do you think Matthew Jones was justified in his defense of not sharing his publisher?
Yes. He is trying to stay original. If he just goes around telling everyone his sources, people will begin to copy him.5. Where do you place the blame for the misleading headline, on the writer, or the website publisher?
The writer, he was the one that came up with it in order to trick people into clicking on his article. 6. In this age of "trolling" did you think the series of comments were appropriate?
I honestly feel like some people should just keep their opinions to themselves. There is no reason for them to be rude and hateful in the comments. 

Flash Basic Part 2

Make a new blog and answer the following questions:

1. What are two ways to get an image in low light?You can use flash which lights up the subject and freezes their movements.
You could also use a slow shutter speed for landscape or environment shots. 2. What is one disadvantage to using both of those ways?
Flash can light up your subject to brightly. 
A slow shutter speed will create motion blur.3. What is a solution to the problem?
The solution is slow sync flash which tells your camera to shoot with a lower shutter speed and fire flash.4. Explain front and rear curtain sync?
Rear Curtain Sync- tells your camera to fire flash at the end of the exposure.
My favorite Pictures::::

Front curtain flash- tells your camera to fire the flash at the start of the exposure.

WHAT IM GOING TO DO

Peer Review blog
Flash Basics
Flash Quiz
Pocket Portfolio
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Formal Flash WITH CREATIVE
Free Shoot HDR

Spring Break Photos

Flash Photography Basics

Every Flash Photograph is two exposures in one.
Fill Flash can be used when subject is backlit or side lit to eliminate silhouettes or shadows
Flash exposure is not effected by shutter speed
Flash illumination is dramatically affected by distance
Your camera measures ambient light and flash illumination separately.
With auto flash metering, the flash illumination is measured after the shutter is pressed, and the flash output is adjusted accordingly.
Every SLR camera with a mechanical shutter box has a max flash sync shutter speed.
Harsh lighting, washed out subjects and red eye can be eliminated by using diffusers and light bouncing.
It is possible to change the order of when the flash fires using "Rear curtain sync"
Removing the flash from the top of the camera helps remove red eye and unflattering shadows