Understanding ISO

                                              

Low ISO

High ISO

                              

ISO stands for international standards organization. It controls the sensitivity to light. Film ISO relates to the sensitivity of them film light, whereas digital ISO relates to the sensitivity of the image sensor. ISO effects the brightness of a photo. If ISO changes, it effects either the aperture or the shutter speed. In this case, the shutter speed changed along with the ISO. When the ISO is greater, the shutter speed can be faster; but, when it is smaller the lens must be open for a longer time in order to let more light it, as it is not as sensitive to light.

Understanding Shutter Speeds

Shutter speed is the amount of time that the shutter is open. Within the camera, it determines how long the shutter is exposed to the image you are intending to capture. This, in turn, determines the clarity of the object and and can show motion. The longer the shutter is open, the blurrier the photo will be because it is capturing more motion. In contrast, when the shutter is open for a shorter amount of time, the photo taken is more clear and the object is more frozen in time. The faster the shutter speed, the lower the aperture. All parts of the exposure triangle effect the others, and when they change, they cause they others to change.

Understanding Aperture

Small Depth of Field

Aperture:f/5.6

Shutter Speed:1/100

ISO: 1600

Large Depth of Field

Aperture:f/36

Shutter Speed: .4

ISO: 1600

Aperture is the size of the opening in the lense that permits light to hit the film/digital sensor. It is at the top of the Exposure Triangle, and is what controls how much light is involved in the picture. If you change aperture, shutter speed will be affected. ISO stays consistent. A smaller aperture translates to a smaller lens size, and less light allowed in. This causes a smaller depth of field, which is only able to focus on one section of a scene. In contrast, a larger aperture causes a larger lens, and lets more light in. This results in a larger depth of field, that can focus on an entire scene rather than just an object. 

Themes

I really like how this piece worked out. I was able to find more pictures I felt more represented the way I felt about the themes assigned. I tried to place them on my paper in such a way as to keep the viewer engaged. On all of my pictures, I noticed I was increasing the vibrancy while editing. When I look at them all together, I see that it really shows who I am. Without noticing it, I created a piece that is very colorful and vibrant in itself. I this this really relates to who I am, and adds yet another aspect of this piece I can attribute to myself and who I am. I love bright colors and exaggerated features. I thoroughly enjoyed this project, as we had a lot of freedom to figure out what we wanted to do, and essentially who we are.

About Me

Themed Shooting Assignment

Theme	Subject	Reason
1.     Anger		This photo   shows my cat, Pumpkin sitting in her chair. Pumpkin is an angry cat because she was ferrel. She has no trust in humans and rarely allows you to pet her. Her personality coupled with her face, portrays anger.
2.     Power		This shows power due to the connotation of the word "patriot" and the force associated with cars.
3.     Ugly		This photo portrays destruction. The bricks in real life are ugly and an eyesore but this photo shows that there is beauty to be found in what can be perceived as ugliness.
4.     Calm		This is the place I go when I want to relax. The willow tree provides comfort and serenity.
5.     Compassion		This shows compassion in a literal sense, as my friend pets my cat. You can see the happiness compassion provides for even the meanest of cats.
6.     Authority		This represents authority to me simply because of the camera angle. This angle is often used when something is to be portrayed as overbearing or in power. The cat is looking down, further perpetuating the idea of authority.
7.     Pride		To me, this photo shows pride due to lighting and stature of the dog. My dog's name is Nala, which alludes to Nala the lion. She also kind of looks like a lion to me, and therefore makes me think of the word "pride."
8.     Mysterious		Both sides of this door could be considered mysterious. It depends on which side you're standing on. This photo shows how even though light places are construed as safe, those on the inside looking out could consider them to be mysterious and unknown.
9.     Wisdom		I took this picture to allude to the "tree of knowledge."This photograph also makes me think of growth, addressing one of the major aspects of knowledge.
10.  Love		This picture of flowers portray love because of the color and meaning of giving flowers. The color signifies passion and desire, but the meaning flowers have come to own represent the compassionate side of love as well.
11.  Lazy		The rocking chair represents laziness because people only sit in them with the intention of being lazy. No one who wants to get anything done ever sits in a rocking chair.
12.  Temptation		My animals are always obsessed with people food and look at us intently until we give in. This shows an example of when we gave in, and the desperation of the cat to have one lick of whatever is on the plate.
13.  Happiness		This shows my cat doing what she loves. I believe happiness comes from being who you truly are.
14.  Growth		The sun is the source of nutrients of Earth. This, along with the green leaves, portrays growth.
15.  Memories		Memories reminds me of childhood, which reminds me of games. I would often play vollyball with my friends and family. The worn out look shows that these games don't happen as often anymore, perpetuating the idea of memories.
16.  Sounds		I often hear the sound of this wind chime at home. This represents true sound, as it has no purpose, but is just  consequence of nature.
17.  Diversity		True diversity is both assorted and blind. When I reach in to the bowl of skittles I don't care which color I get. They all taste different, and have their own unique "essence," but there they are all equally valued.
18.  Dangerous		This is a picture of a ladder in my chicken coup. When I was young, my mother told me not to climb it because it was too dangerous. Whenever I was alone in the chicken coup I would secretly try to climb this ladder. Each time I tried I got to another step. Soon, when I was a little older, I reached the top, and saw nothing on the top level but spiderwebs and old pots. I learned that danger was not only not worth risk, but often relative to situation.
19.  Hope		This barn is from the 1800s. It is old and falling apart. It hasn't been used in decades, but my family is starting to renovate it and give it a use. This shows that even  things considered to be "hopeless" tat one time, have hope.
20.  Truth		When I took this picture I noticed it's clarity. I think eyes show truth. This photo shows clarity because the eyes of the cat are emphasized, and the "facts" of the photo are clear.
21.  Patriotic		The flag, in a position of authority, shows it's importance for patriotism. Patriotism is facilitated thorough unification, which is represented by a flag.
22.  Sad		I get sad when summer ends. These flowers dying due to the cold reminds me that summer is ending.
23.  Terrifying		This photo shows both the gross and mysterious aspects that I associate with "terrifying" with a dark creepy place and cobwebs.
24.  Abandoned		The contrast of the red chair agains the green emphasizes the fact that the chair is alone, and vacant.
25.  Courage		Although she is mean, my cat has a lot of courage. She was a stray, and has overcome a lot in her life. She used to be starving, but now she is healthy. She reminds me to stay strong and persevere.

Portrait Session with Sarah Chambers

 Sarah Chambers

I admire Sarah’s sense of freedom. You are able to see her appreciation for independence in everything she does, and everything she aspires to be. She wishes she could fly, as flying ultimately offers freedom, but she is able to obtain a similar feeling through running. She runs anytime she gets the chance, and wherever she gets the chance. Ironically, she is seldom on time for anything, but this could be just a consequence of her unfortunate organization problem. This, her only flaw, speaks to her motivation to balance many things at a time. Sarah is not only applying herself to school, but also acting and studying Chinese. Recently, she has taken up photography as well. She enjoys photography because it gives her the freedom she is constantly chasing.  She wanted to use her opportunity our electives offer to try something new. She has told me she wants to give her pictures a sense of purpose, fitting for a girl who seems to have such purpose in her life. She aspires to travel the world, and study international business. I have no doubt that her motivation, which I find stems from her sense of freedom, will allow her to succeed in whatever course she may pursue. This picture portrays the essence of Sarah. Although she is shy, she faces life head on. She not only a dreamer, but a doer.