Bokea Effect

Funny Portraits

Painting Recreation Final

Free Shoot

Questions for the Speaker

Check out our guest speaker's website and write down 5 potential questions and post them to your blog by the end of the day FRIDAY.

1. I saw that you used to be an architect, would you say that has influenced your work as a photographer at all?

2. What has been your favorite event you've worked?

3. What is your favorite photograph you've ever taken? 

4. Have you found being a photographer in the Austin area has influenced your work?

5. Growing up, were you always interested in photography? 

Painting Recreation

Where is the light coming from?
The right side
How can you duplicate that light?
Use a natural light like a window 
What other non-clothing elements appear in the painting that you will need to duplicate?
The flowers on the table
What kind of angles did the painter use to compose the image?
The painter approached the woman from the behind with a slight upward angle
What clothing will you need to acquire/create to duplicate the painting?
A black long sleeve
Who would be a good model?
My mom, or an adult woman
List the details you see in the painting, specifically the things the model will be wearing, poses they will need to hold, etc?
The way she's holding the flower and the vase in the corner. 
What will be the three most difficult things to duplicate, in your opinion?
Probably the exact colors of the flowers, the warm toned light, and the woman's position. 


Where is the light coming from?
Straight on
How can you duplicate that light?
Studio lighting
What other non-clothing elements appear in the painting that you will need to duplicate?
The ice cream cone
What kind of angles did the painter use to compose the image?
Straight on profile
What clothing will you need to acquire/create to duplicate the painting?
A graphic swimsuit or dress
Who would be a good model?
A friend, and I think it would be funny to use my brother to almost play on the idea of the picture.
List the details you see in the painting, specifically the things the model will be wearing, poses they will need to hold, etc?
The swimsuit, and the ice cream
What will be the three most difficult things to duplicate, in your opinion?
Probably the lighting because it's very bright and clean, and the woman herself because she has a specific look. 



Where is the light coming from?
The window
How can you duplicate that light?
Use a window lighting
What other non-clothing elements appear in the painting that you will need to duplicate?
The pairs on the bed and the curtain on the window
What kind of angles did the painter use to compose the image?
The painter used a side profile and captured the lighting shadowing and highlighting the woman's face.
What clothing will you need to acquire/create to duplicate the painting?
A long black dress
Who would be a good model?
My mom or an adult woman
List the details you see in the painting, specifically the things the model will be wearing, poses they will need to hold, etc?
The red curtain 
What will be the three most difficult things to duplicate, in your opinion?
The lighting, the color, and the dress

Weekly Goals

This week I want to schedule my studio shoot, and on our Monday holiday I want to do my free shoot.

RAW V.S JPEG

Find the list of characteristics for each file type and answer the following questions:

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

- higher dynamic range

- easy software download to access the photos

- ability to display more range of shadows and highlights

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 

- RAW isn't as sharp, and is admissable in a court of law

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

- standard format for most programs and pictures

- sharper

- higher in contrast

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file: 

- lower in dynamic range

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera?

 RAW doesn't process the photo within the camera, but instead captures the data, retaining the information without compressing it, storing the information within the pixels of an image. 

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?

The photographer can edit the saturation, color, shadows, highlight, white balance, and contrast. 

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

Some older DSLR cameras won't have the option to shoot in RAW. As well, RAW files are much larger than JPEG files, so your memory card storage will be filled up faster. Additionally, you can convert RAW files to JPEG's, but not the other way around. 

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?

Shooting in RAW allows for more freedom with editing, and as a professional photographer competing to be the best, learning new editing techniques is crucial. 

1. Which file formats discussed have you used in the past?

I usually use JPEG because it's ready to post and edit on different platforms and programs. 

2. What is the difference between a Raster and a Vector file?

A Raster file is composed of pixels, while a Vector file is composed of paths. 

JPEG

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

Lossy

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

Most commonly used to download, upload, and edit pictures. 

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?

Yes. 

TIFF

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

Lossless

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

Most commonly used with raster graphics.

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?

No. 

PSD

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

Lossless

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

Produced in photoshop when layering, editing, or cropping photos. 

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?

No. 

DNG

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

Lossy

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

RAW file format. 

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?

Yes. 

NEF

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

Lossless

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

RAW file format. 

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?

Yes.