One thing I did well: Capturing the signs and posters scattered throughout the room. I made it a point to frame the wrestlers near the signs, and I think it turned out well. It gave context to my story — ACC's are right around the corner, and these guys are working really hard to prepare for them.
One thing I can work on: I think the presentation would've been better if I was able to kneel down near the wrestler's and capture their emotions. This would've been another way to show how intensely they are training for the postseason. I also could've gotten some cool framing shots. Admittedly, I was a bit shy to just approach wrestlers and adapt them as characters in my story; they are people, after all.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Photo Assignment #3
A student enjoying the scenic views of beatiful, yet snow College Park.
One thing I did well:
In the first photo, I think my angle was a plus. I was able to get low on the floor, so I captured the details on the person's face, which gave away his lethargic state. Getting lower also allowed the image of the backpack to come into play, giving more context to the scene and the student's desire to head to bed.
One thing I need to work on:
The second photo is the antithesis of the first photo. It's kind of boring, and just kind of there. It's a kid next to a bush, so what? I could have done a better job at framing. I possibly could've zoomed in a bit more on the bush, with the student serving in the background. I also could have cropped out the left side of the image and cut it at the side of the boy.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Photo Project
Shards of ice stuck in a frozen over McKeldin Mall.. College Park, Md.
A scenic view of a frozen over McKeldin Mall in College Park Md.
I think I did a good job at capturing the mall at a unique time. UMD loves to show off the mall's beauty during the spring and summer, with the sun beating down and hordes of students basking in the sun. I think this photo-op was cool because I was able to produce a different perspective of the mall.
I could have taken more time and taken more pictures, giving me a larger sample size. Due to the freezing cold weather, I was honestly trying to take my pictures quickly, with the hope of finding shelter.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Photo Assignment #1
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/essay-philip-seymour-hoffman-an-actor-of-moments-big-and-small/2014/02/02/f43b2aba-8c51-11e3-95dd-36ff657a4dae_story.html?hpid=z2
The story has several accompanying photos; in fact it has an entire photo gallery consisting of notable appearances Hoffman made during his lifetime.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead/2014/02/02/c0766620-8c3a-11e3-98ab-fe5228217bd1_gallery.html#photo=7
This first photo is special for several reasons. Not only does it feature Hoffman mid-bowling stance, the woman in the background is wearing a Knicks shirt, proving that the event was sponsored by the Knicks. The shot also uses selective focus, focusing on Hoffman — the subject of the photo. The people in the background are slightly blurred out.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead/2014/02/02/c0766620-8c3a-11e3-98ab-fe5228217bd1_gallery.html#photo=10
This photo is interesting for a number of reasons. Firstly, it features leading lines, as one's vision at first goes to Seymour, and then to the people in the background. It also uses the rule of thirds, showing what Hoffman and his date are wearing (to indicate scene). In the second graph Hoffman and his date are laughing, indicating their mood, and the final graph features the crowd in the background, further illustrating the scene.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead/2014/02/02/c0766620-8c3a-11e3-98ab-fe5228217bd1_gallery.html#photo=12
I think this is the coolest picture in the set. Hoffman is framed in front of the erection, giving the picture a special reference point and a sense of place. The grass is also extremely green, proving the image with vibrance(color). And, of course, there is the rule of thirds.
The pictures work well within the context of the news story because they show Hoffman at various different events, almost serving as a microcosm of things Hoffman invested his time in. He's shown at a charity bowling game, on the red carpet and on the set of a movie. The article is written in response to his recent death, and attempts to shed light on Hoffman's life. The pictures serve as outstanding complements, painting a picture of the things Hoffman did.
The story has several accompanying photos; in fact it has an entire photo gallery consisting of notable appearances Hoffman made during his lifetime.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead/2014/02/02/c0766620-8c3a-11e3-98ab-fe5228217bd1_gallery.html#photo=7
This first photo is special for several reasons. Not only does it feature Hoffman mid-bowling stance, the woman in the background is wearing a Knicks shirt, proving that the event was sponsored by the Knicks. The shot also uses selective focus, focusing on Hoffman — the subject of the photo. The people in the background are slightly blurred out.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead/2014/02/02/c0766620-8c3a-11e3-98ab-fe5228217bd1_gallery.html#photo=10
This photo is interesting for a number of reasons. Firstly, it features leading lines, as one's vision at first goes to Seymour, and then to the people in the background. It also uses the rule of thirds, showing what Hoffman and his date are wearing (to indicate scene). In the second graph Hoffman and his date are laughing, indicating their mood, and the final graph features the crowd in the background, further illustrating the scene.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead/2014/02/02/c0766620-8c3a-11e3-98ab-fe5228217bd1_gallery.html#photo=12
I think this is the coolest picture in the set. Hoffman is framed in front of the erection, giving the picture a special reference point and a sense of place. The grass is also extremely green, proving the image with vibrance(color). And, of course, there is the rule of thirds.
The pictures work well within the context of the news story because they show Hoffman at various different events, almost serving as a microcosm of things Hoffman invested his time in. He's shown at a charity bowling game, on the red carpet and on the set of a movie. The article is written in response to his recent death, and attempts to shed light on Hoffman's life. The pictures serve as outstanding complements, painting a picture of the things Hoffman did.
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