Matthew. P
Thinking
Thinking
Photo #4
Objective 2: Creative Exposure
The camera mode: P, because I was a young photographer and didn’t know about the control I could’ve had with Av mode.
f stop used: f/5.6, because I wanted my model to be in focus and the wall/door and other distractions to be out of focus. I did not choose this.
shutter speed used: 0.2 seconds, there was enough light from a window to capture a bright, crisp image in that time. I did not choose this.
ISO used: 200, I had good front window lighting coming from behind me. This light was distilled, which made nice soft shadows on his face, but still bright enough for the use of a low ISO. There was also side lighting coming from a light bulb.
Exposure compensation: I did not choose exposure compensation and it was not needed. The photo has the right darkness for the effect that I wanted to capture.
Focal length: 55mm, because I did not want a distorted body shape. His body is in an awkward position for this photo so I wanted to make him look flat, not have really broad shoulders and not have a big difference between body parts. The wall will be a distraction no matter what so it didn’t matter if it looked really far away from the model.
Objective 3: Elements and Principles of Design
The principles of design demonstrated:
Balance: Asymmetrical balance. Even though there is more of his body on the right side of the photo it is balanced out by his head on the left and where the head and eyes are looking. He is gazing out of the left side of the photo. Balance creates a calm feel but also an assuring feel (confidence).
Contrast: There is no contrast in this photo. The light and dark is balanced good which gives a feeling of elegance. It might have been a good idea though to use a harder source of light to give the photo a feel of suspense of struggle in his choice.
Movement: At first we see the implied triangle shape in his arms, waist, and head but then we are directed to where the model is looking. I wish I could’ve had something of interest for him to look at but sadly I didn’t; therefor, it was alright to cut the photo off close to his face. I think this benefits the photo because we focus on the implied triangle made by his body which is important.
Unity: The value, shape, and where the model is looking all come together to make the photo have a feel of deep thought but comfort in doing so.
The elements of design demonstrated:
Value: The difference in light and dark makes the model look real, especially on his face and arms. This gives the photo a realistic, soft, and elegant feel. The black and white gives a feeling of seriousness and a sad mood.
Shape: My models head, waist, and elbows make a triangle which give a feeling of strength and for this photo a feeling of confidence in choice. I think this confidence benefits the feel of the photo because it makes my model look like he is making a tough decision rather than having a confused thought or guessing about something.
Objective 7: Photographic Style
Type/style of photography: Portrait
The camera mode: P, I didn’t know about the control I could’ve had with Av mode.
f stop used: f/5.6, I did not choose this but it did benefit my portrait because my model is in focus and the ugly wall/door is out of focus.
shutter speed used: 0.2 seconds, I did not choose this. It did benefit the photo though because I did not have a tripod and motion blur would probably not look good for this photo.
ISO used: 200, I had enough soft window light and light from a light bulb for a low ISO. A low ISO makes photos look sharper and more realistic which definitely benefit this photo.
Exposure compensation: I did not use exposure compensation. Everything in this photo had the perfect amount of light and dark which was given by the diffused window light. The light bulb created enough harsh light for this photo also.
Focal length: 55mm, I chose this focal length because I wanted to make my model look flat and not have his shoulders and elbows look unnatural.
Thinking
Thinking
Photo #4
Objective 2: Creative Exposure
The camera mode: P, because I was a young photographer and didn’t know about the control I could’ve had with Av mode.
f stop used: f/5.6, because I wanted my model to be in focus and the wall/door and other distractions to be out of focus. I did not choose this.
shutter speed used: 0.2 seconds, there was enough light from a window to capture a bright, crisp image in that time. I did not choose this.
ISO used: 200, I had good front window lighting coming from behind me. This light was distilled, which made nice soft shadows on his face, but still bright enough for the use of a low ISO. There was also side lighting coming from a light bulb.
Exposure compensation: I did not choose exposure compensation and it was not needed. The photo has the right darkness for the effect that I wanted to capture.
Focal length: 55mm, because I did not want a distorted body shape. His body is in an awkward position for this photo so I wanted to make him look flat, not have really broad shoulders and not have a big difference between body parts. The wall will be a distraction no matter what so it didn’t matter if it looked really far away from the model.
Objective 3: Elements and Principles of Design
The principles of design demonstrated:
Balance: Asymmetrical balance. Even though there is more of his body on the right side of the photo it is balanced out by his head on the left and where the head and eyes are looking. He is gazing out of the left side of the photo. Balance creates a calm feel but also an assuring feel (confidence).
Contrast: There is no contrast in this photo. The light and dark is balanced good which gives a feeling of elegance. It might have been a good idea though to use a harder source of light to give the photo a feel of suspense of struggle in his choice.
Movement: At first we see the implied triangle shape in his arms, waist, and head but then we are directed to where the model is looking. I wish I could’ve had something of interest for him to look at but sadly I didn’t; therefor, it was alright to cut the photo off close to his face. I think this benefits the photo because we focus on the implied triangle made by his body which is important.
Unity: The value, shape, and where the model is looking all come together to make the photo have a feel of deep thought but comfort in doing so.
The elements of design demonstrated:
Value: The difference in light and dark makes the model look real, especially on his face and arms. This gives the photo a realistic, soft, and elegant feel. The black and white gives a feeling of seriousness and a sad mood.
Shape: My models head, waist, and elbows make a triangle which give a feeling of strength and for this photo a feeling of confidence in choice. I think this confidence benefits the feel of the photo because it makes my model look like he is making a tough decision rather than having a confused thought or guessing about something.
Objective 7: Photographic Style
Type/style of photography: Portrait
The camera mode: P, I didn’t know about the control I could’ve had with Av mode.
f stop used: f/5.6, I did not choose this but it did benefit my portrait because my model is in focus and the ugly wall/door is out of focus.
shutter speed used: 0.2 seconds, I did not choose this. It did benefit the photo though because I did not have a tripod and motion blur would probably not look good for this photo.
ISO used: 200, I had enough soft window light and light from a light bulb for a low ISO. A low ISO makes photos look sharper and more realistic which definitely benefit this photo.
Exposure compensation: I did not use exposure compensation. Everything in this photo had the perfect amount of light and dark which was given by the diffused window light. The light bulb created enough harsh light for this photo also.
Focal length: 55mm, I chose this focal length because I wanted to make my model look flat and not have his shoulders and elbows look unnatural.