Wait...you want 100 shots of WHAT?!

Part 1: Immediately After Assignment Completion

Before we were even assigned the task of taking 100 different photos of a single object I was already cursing it under my breath. I thought this would be the hardest assignment yet, and I would scraping by, begging for ideas just to break 100.
Surprisingly, I managed to hit 151 before stopping to actually calculate the fact that I went over my limit. All i could think of was how rushed I felt. Not only was my computer mid-update, but I had yet to install lightroom and furthermore I gave up my transportation to return to school.
In a complete frenzy I updated, upgraded and uploaded what seemed like half the Apple Store, and hit send.

Part 2: One Week Later; Post Critique, Post Panic Attack...

Looking back, I rather enjoyed the exercise. It was a really good way to push my creativity and my own limits to see things not necessarily as they would conventionally be. I almost had fun rolling around in wood chips and wet grass to find THE angle.
After critique I definitly realized that the photos that turned out the best, were never the first in a series. They were always near the end, as i pushed my self further and further.
What did i learn? SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT! Practice whenever and where ever. I really noticed that it takes me a few "warm up shots" with a subject to really get a feel for it, and its after the warm up that my work really begins to produce results.

Moral of the story: You wouldn't jump into an NHL game without a lap around the ice first would you?

Simple Subject Composition

 Simple Subject. What on earth is a simple subject?! Rather what qualifies it to be simple?

To me simplicity is easy. It is easy to understand, to comprehend and to develop and opinion about.

This is a black and white photograph I look of my sister about a year ago. People... not exactly simple subjects! I love this picture because it is a portrait in reverse. From this angle, I feel like I can clearly distinguish the relaxed emotion and serenity. The black and white concept enhanced the contrast between extreme highlights and dark shadows which push the image to it's dramatic finish. Compositionally, it follows the rule of thirds, and just enough of her body is portrayed to suggest a curvy petite frame within the rectangular bounds of the photograph.

The focal point becomes the curls in her hair, which are loose and soft enough to allow our eyes to relax in the comfort of their pattern. Your eye is drawn down the left vertical line of third, through the curves and curls in her hair and elongates the right side of her silhouette. This line establishes a strong contrapasto in the figure. Her hair definitely gives the photo texture and an interesting contrast between the smooth white top and background, and the detail in her curls.

To me, this picture is so simple it's almost boarder-lining on "blah!" However, I find that because of the subtle details; simplicity becomes powerful.

Welcome to the world of not knowing whats going on - Kate Austen

"There are two ways to get into the water. First you take your toe and you gently test the water's temperature, and if that feels okay, then you slowly get in, lettingyour body adjust to the cold. Then there's this way- you JUMP!" - Mary Catherine Gallagher, Superstar


Exactly one week down, and what feels like a million more to go!
Shockingly, the past 5 days of classes feel like 5 weeks... or 5 weeks of information nonetheless!
It's been nothing but exciting, scary, and a rabbit hole into a whole new world!
Bring on the fun...bring on the photos... bring on the coffee pots, late nights and no sleep... woot woot!!


It's gonna be a ride and a half, so i'm going to sit back and enjoy!
Till Next Time.