12/19/2017 0 Comments Composition 1 &2For this first assignment, we had to cover "the basics." Cameras were placed in our hands for the first time, and we were shown how to physically snap a photo, adjust the mode and display, and browse our gallery. We were then directed to an article covering the fundamental aspects of photo composition (rule of thirds, balance, etc.). Following this research, our instructor set us free to roam, accompanied by our cameras. The task? Capture an example of each composition factor. Finally, we created a personal blog to bring all of those examples together - and that, my friends, is how we ended up here. My favorite shots from this assignment can be seen below. Over the past two weeks, I've come to realize that photography is both an art form and a science. There is, of course, so much space for creativity: you can take a picture of anyone, anywhere, at any time. I recruited everything from siblings to sticks of chalk as my subjects. On the other hand, a certain amount of experimentation and methodology is called for: angles, colors, lighting, and positioning must be toyed with in order to produce a quality image. This is often a greater feat than it may seem. For one shot, in order to achieve proper perspective, I ended up flat on the floor, pressed between the couch and the wall, with the camera outstretched above my head. I also underestimated the amount of time this process takes; much of a photo-shoot is spent running back and forth between light sources and the camera, making sure that glares and shadows have been chased away.
These two elements - the imagination and the inspection - combine to tell a story in seconds. Based on the photographer's choices, that story can change in the blink of a lens. From this assignment, I've learned that my favorite stories to tell are those that involve people. Taking pictures of objects and scenery was rather boring.
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