EXTRA CREDIT!!!

1. The man was shoved into the subway tracks, but the person who pushed him is not known. He was ran over by the subway because the driver couldn't come to a stop. He was then taken to a hospital where they confirmed he was dead. The Photographer was able to take the picture of his last moments before the subway passed over him because he has his camera with him, and preferred to take the photo   rather than try to help him out the tracks.

2. The photographer claims he took the photo in an attempt to warn the subway driver with the flash of his camera.

3. No. I believe that before any profession, you have to take care of other people and look out for them. There was no reason to take a picture of a situation like that. Apart from the fact that if he wouldn't have taken a picture he could maybe have saved him,  a picture of somebody's death moment is never ethical. That picture only shows selfishness, cowardliness, and disrespect.  

4. Not nearly. He claims that he was trying to save him that way by trying to warn the driver about the incident, but who believes that? I can't think of any less effective way to help that poor man in that desperate situation. If he really wanted to save him, he could of forgotten about his camera for one second and actually attempt to help him.

5. I disagree. Why? Because it isn't correct to publish a picture of somebody's last moments. As I said before, it is one of the most disrespectful things I can think of. Nobody wants to see their loved one's last moment published on the front sheet of a newspaper.

6.  I believe the second. Maybe photojournalism is all about capturing what is going on, and what is happening in the world, but I will never change my opinion. Life is more important than ANYTHING else. If you as a photographer save that person instead of taking that picture, the situation might get photographed after all, only in a better and improved way and by another photographer a little further from the subway than you :)

7. I'm not sure if I understand the question, but if its what I believe, then it depends. I think and will always think that photographers need to be very professional, and separate their career from their life, but when the situation is a matter of life an death, I think that you shouldn't even think about these things. It should be like an instinct to do what is right, and by saying what is right, I mean looking for the well-being of others before your professional needs.

8. No. not always. As I said, when It is a matter of death, you HAVE to help! It is our obligation to do so. When a photographer has an ability to help put, he/her must do so. There are plenty (unfortunately) of situations in which nothing can be done, for example, the disaster of the twin towers. Those are the times when photojournalist must photograph what is going on because they can't help out. What if there was someone under dust and wood pieces, and that person was dying. Would the photographer be expected to photograph that person as she/ he is dying? No.

9. Helping out the person in need, which in this case was the man that was killed by the subway ):

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Captions:

Senator Austin McWilliams abruptly reacts to the results of the elections taking in the Washington Court house this year of 2012. By the majority of votes, senator Rainwater keeps how position as senator of Washington.

3 year old Giant panda nicknamed John residing in a forrest in north China,  precousiosly climbs a tree for the first time after being released into the wilderness. The young panda was found wounded from a gunshot in the same forrest where it was taken back to.

Rules of photography:

1. The rule of thirds consists of placing the subject of the photograph within the imaginary lines created when the picture is divided into six equal parts.

2.Balancing elements consists of balancing the main subject with an insignificant figure doesn't distract the viewer from the focal point, but fills in empty space.

3. Leading lines are a way to make photographs more dynamic. Leading lines should be used to lead the viewer to the focal point or subject. The most successful type of line to achieve this effect is the curved line.

4. Symmetry and patterns consists of finding a pattern in the image to create balance in the photograph. Because the image is so well balanced and equal, it allows small details that break the symmetry to be spotted more easily and effectively than without the pattern.

5. Viewpoint is the way or direction in which you decide to take your photograph. Wether its sideways,  upside-down, from high up, or from down low, viewpoint affects the way the picture is interpreted.

6. Background is a simple rule that consists of finding a simple background for your subject. Background helps the focal point to be more noticeable, and deletes any possible type of distraction from the subject. 

7. Depth is a way of incorporating the 3-D sense that can hardly be achieved trough photographs. The rule consists of including the different layers of the surrounding available, so that the viewers aren't only left with a plain picture, but also have a view of what is going on behind the main area.

8. Framing can be achieved by using natural framers that surround the subject. By surrounding the subject, these framers make it more noticeable and significant. 

9. Cropping is the rule that is used when a small part of something is the subject. Cropping is achieved when only the focal point is photographed, and all the large and unimportant details are left out so that the detail can be seen as the focal point of the picture.

10. Mergers avoiding them is a rule that tells photographers what NOT to do. This rule advises to not cut any parts of a person's body. It also instructs to not morph different objects in the photograph together. 

Lytro Warm-up and Ethics to fashion photography

LYTRO WARM UP:
1. When I clicked on the photo, it un-blured and became much more vivid and real. It looks 3-D
2. It makes it possible to un-blurr and clear an image even after the picture has already been taken.
3.How much time he/she needs to take the picture. For example, if the object is moving, a slow shot will make the image look blurry.
4. In my opinion it is worth the money because It takes really high quality photos, and creates awesome effects that not all cameras create. I would buy it if I had the money, yes.

FASHION:
1. Her lips got fuller, her neck was stretched and narrowed, her eyebrows where raced, they made her face thinner.
2. No. I do not think that it is ethically correct to change a person's appearance this way. Why? simply because it distorts people's self image. We as people tend to want to look like the famous models, actors, and celebrities we look up to, but if these people are dramatically changed with the computer, our image of beautiful is altered. We are going to want to look as thin and flawless as the people we see on magazines, but it won't be healthy or possible to do so because their image isn't real. They aren't real. These manipulations affect people's self esteem dramatically.
3. Yes. in my opinion it is always wrong, but of course sometimes it's worst. For example, in a kid atmosphere,  a doctor's office, or documentaries/shows directed for small children.
4. I think that changes that are obviously artificial, and that are purposely made for specific reasons are okay. for example, a model's image might  have to be altered if they need her to look more pale because  the theme of the photo shoot is winter. Changes that aren't okay, are those that give out the message that people should normally look like models and celebrities. For example, if the changes are purposely meant to look natural.
5. Fashion photography I think is more about the picture itself (or only about the picture). It is more centered or only centered on what the image reflects. Fashion photography I think is less serious and informative, and more of a visual art. Photojournalism is the the act of telling stories trough photographs. Photojournalism has stories to tell, and facts to cover. The photography in formal journalism is simpler and less manipulated, and is the companion of journalism. It is a visual to a passage written down, and in many cases, it is informative.
6. I think Photojournalism is more closely tied to reality than Fashion photography. This affects the ethic of each practice because people i believe that the majority of people see photojournalism as a more professional and respected practice vs. Fashion photography.

Self Portrait and Portrait part II and Rules of Photography part II

2 - Think about your motivation and emotions: Blankly staring at the camera rarely gets good results. Be silly, don’t be afraid to over-act. The worst that can happen is that you fill up your memory card with useless photos; but you might also find yourself with a proper gold-nugget of a self portrait.
3 - Closer.The most common mistake made by photographers is that they are not physically close enough to their subjects.
4 - Candids: Being Unobtrusive You may want to make photographs of people going about their business—vendors in a market, a crowd at a sports event, the line at a theater. You don't want them to appear aware of the camera.

Environmental Portrait:

I like the first image because the girl blends in the background. The picture is perfect! Everything fits together beautifully!! I picked this picture because the surrounding looks very peaceful. 

I like the second picture because of the way the man is centered and positioned. I like how he is high up in a balcony. It gives the picture an interesting view. I also chose  it because of the background. I love the beach and the pretty building behind. 

Photography self Portrait:

I like the first one because it is VERY beautiful! I love her make up, and the way she is laying down. I also like how she isn't looking at the camera. I like her clothes, and the plants around her. Its like a work of art! It is a very pretty self portrait. I picked it because its very creative.

I like the second one because you can't see her face. I think that is really cool and creative. I like the sparkles/reflection you can see on the upper left, and it looks really nice on black and white. I like it because it looks interesting. 

Casual Portrait:

I like the first image because Its really sweet! I also like it because it uses the rule o thirds and lines.  I like the fact that it is a candid, because I really like candids. It looks like they didn't know they where being photographed, and I think that is very neat.

The Second one I like because it looks really fun. It looks like they are two friends laughing, talking, and having a good time. It isn't formal at all, and I like that. It is worry-less, fun, and simple.

Portrait Planinning: 

If it doesn't have to be school related, I want to take a picture of my sister. I would probably take it in our front yard where we have a lot of trees and leaves. To make a successful shot, I will take more than a picture. Not A LOT, but about 3 or 4 to have something to chose from. I will make sure the weather is not bad that day, and I will not leave it for the last day, so if anything goes wrong, I can still make up for it.

Rule of thirds:

Viewpoint:

Balancing Elements:

Cropping:

Leading Lines:

Background:

Symmetry and Patterns:

Depth:

Framing:

Avoiding Merges: