Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Week and Thanksgiving Goals

Week Goals:

-Schedule Retro Shoot for this week if possible
-Plan shoots I need to do over Thanksgiving break
-Take Long Exposure Pictures

Thanksgiving Goals:

-do scheduled shoots

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Video Questions

Who is the photographer and what do they photograph?
The photographer of this episode is Eric Cheng. He specializes in underwater photography and frequently gives talks about drones, technology, photography and other things relating to that. He has spoken at a multitude of different events, such as Ted talks etc, and has a passion for photographing predators that are typically identified as scary. 
What did you find the most interesting about this episode?
This episode is extremely interesting to me because Cheng shows no hesitation when dealing with a creature of such power, the anaconda. He experiences no visible fright, and only has admiration for it. He captures beautiful work underwater, inches away from a deadly animal, which is no small feat. 
What did you learn from this episode?
Cheng travels across the world to photograph animals that are typically known as hostile and dangerous. He has the opportunity to photograph and spend time with things that so many will never get to see in their lifetime. From this episode, I learned the importance of not judging something by it's reputation or appearance, and that sometimes things are just misunderstood, and not as scary as they appear. 
Where does this episode take place? Did you like the location? Why?
Cheng travels across the planet to experience and photograph hundreds of exotic animals, but this episode specifically takes place in Brazil. Cheng delves underwater in a suit with a protective camera and automatically starts searching to photograph the anaconda. I really enjoyed this location because it was something I've never seen before, and shows a different, more adventurous, dangerous side of photography that we don't always get to see. 
Why is this work important?
This work is important because it shows that although some wild predators might have the reputation of being dangerous and untouchable, that many times they're only misunderstood. Many animals are harmed, feared, and neglected because people aren't educated on their behaviors. Cheng's work is important to share to many around the world because it helps break the stigma that all animals are violent and should be feared.