McCabe Journal

2nd Semester - Assignment #12

12. List your notes from Mr. Garland’s discussion in class on lighting and how to "go against" what your light meter.

2nd Semester - Asssignment #13

13. Search the internet and find 10 different portrait. Write a short statement as to why you were attracted to each photo.

It's soft and pretty but shows character.

Classic and sweet looking.

Has an endearing vibe.

Interestly, slightly weird face but yet still beautiful.

Intense and striking.

It's very intruiging and mysterious.

Different, a bit androgynous.

Strong, intense, and dramatic.

Shows a sense of character.

Very different and unusual.

11. What makes a great portrait? There is no one right answer to this, but you will certainly have a few ideas of an approach that is right for you.

There are alot of great things that make a great portrait. It's not just about a person standing in front of a wall and just snaping a shot. It's about capturing a person's essence and personality while still being natural and not forcing something for the camera. It's about capturing both the highlights of their physical appearences and what makes them interesting on the outside, but also what exudes from within.

2nd Semester - Assignment #10

10. This entry is taken from the National Geographic DVD – The Photographers

List 5 ideas (compositional approaches, lighting techniques, etc.) that you noticed in the DVD that would make you a better photographer.
1 Photographing at different angles.
2 Thinking outside the box.
3 Have your back facing the light.
4 Have a focal point in each photograph.
5 Using rule of thirds.

Describe your favorite photographer in the DVD. Let me know why you liked their approach or style.
I don't remember his name but there was this guy taking pictures in very harsh conditions, with bugs biting and crawling all over him and getting in his eyes, but he still worked through those conditions and got amazing photographs. I thought it was cool that he didn't stop him from doing his thing.

What was your favorite photograph? Why?
My favorite photograph was of the woman with the red hood and light green eyes. I think it was very intense and and very striking. It was the main photograph that stuck in my head after I finished watching the DVD.

Did any of these photographs help reinforce some of the ideas that we have discussed in photography class? List and describe at least two that you noticed.

Yes, like the photograph of the Afghan girl, with a strong focus on her eyes. Also using rule of thirds alot to make a photograph more interesting.

2nd Semester - Assignment #7

7. Search the internet and find 5 photos that utilize "framing" in different ways. Write a short statement as to why you were attracted to each photo.

It's a really beautiful nature photograph.

It's like showing a window into another world.

I think the framing was used in a really cool way here.

Very beautiful scenery, great use of framing that makes the color of the ocean pop.

Cool candid moment that uses framing.

2nd Semester - Assignment #5

5. Search the internet and find 5 photos that utilize "hands and feet" in different ways. Write a short statement as to why you were attracted to each photo.

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Really sweet picture of what looks like a grandpa holding his grandchild's hand.

Another really nice picture of a dad holding his small baby in his hands.

Very unique picture of a hand painted to look like a zebra.

Cute picture of a mother holding a new born baby's feet.

Interesting point of view with all the family's feet lined up.

2nd Semester - Assignment #3

3. Search the internet and find 5 photos that utilize "rule of thirds" in different ways. Write a short statement as to why you were attracted to each photo