3 Best Portrait Photographs

Direct Sunlight

This photo was taken in direct sunlight. It is direct sunlight because it uses natural sunlight to light up the photo. I chose this photo to represent the use of direct sunlight because it is a happy, natural photo of the model. In this photo, her laugh/smile is real and you can easily tell that it isn't fake or planned. It is right in the moment. The flare from the sunlight looks really nice with the background of the photo and it makes her stand out more. You can also tell that it is direct sunlight because of the shine on the right side of her hair. My goal for my photos was to take a nice photo in each lighting situation that has a story or meaning behind and makes you want to know more about the photo. I think I achieved this goal because she has a natural smile and laugh in this photo and it makes you want to think about why she's laughing, therefore, making you want to know the story behind the photo.

Open Shadow

The photo above was taken in Open Shadow. I chose this photo to represent open shadow because I liked the way the model is placed in this photo, her facial expression and the sun flares in the corners. This photo is an open shadow because the photo is dark, but it is natural darkness which is the shade. I liked how the sun flares showed up in the photo because yes the photo is dark, but it adds the colour that photo needs. The model is positioned in a good angle because she is looking away from the camera and because she is looking away from the camera, it makes you want to know what she is looking at or is there something she's looking for. Her facial expression is also very hard to read because you are not sure if she is smiling or not. This is good because the fact that she has unreadable face expression and she is looking away makes you think and want to know whats behind the photo. 

Window Light

This photo was taken in Window Light. It was taken in window light because the light from the window lights up the photo. You can see the window reflection on the models face and you can tell that the photo uses light from the window. I chose this photo to represent window light because I liked the reflection on the models face. I liked how serious it looked and how that facial expression matches with the mood of the photo. The facial expression she makes along with window light adds once again that mysterious effect that makes you think there is a story behind the photo. I also think in terms of placement, she is placed in a very nice angle so that the light on the window gives her face some light but not too much.

Overall, I am very proud of the photos I took because they all achieved the goal I had in the beginning, which was to have a story or meaning behind each of my photos and to make someone want to know what the subject in the photo is thinking or feeling as well as also capturing a good photo of them. 

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What to do About Online Art Theft & Plagiarism - Response

   We all have been on social media and seen something we really like. When we see something on social media that we like, we typically save it or repost it. Some people like to copy and paste that something that they like on a different website, but have you ever thought "Hey, Shouldn't I be giving the artist some credit for this?"

   Art theft and plagiarism is a huge problem in society in the world we live in today. The internet is it's benefits and it's flaws, some being different to others. For artists, some benefits of the internet are that it's a fast way to research to get new ideas, it's an excellent place to post your works so others can see it and it's very easy to look at other works for inspiration. The benefits for the internet are amazing but the benefits can also lead to flaws. Since the internet is so easily accessible in todays world, it's very easy to open up a web page and look at art works for inspiration or ideas. As easy as that sounds, It's is just as easy to copy and paste that same work and say that you did it. There are handfuls of people who have been caught for this but there are many still out there continuously doing this and it isn't right.

   Now, this issue of art theft and plagiarism isn't just happening between artists,  it is also happening in big name brands such as ZARA and Urban Outfitters. They were caught stealing designs from artists and not giving credits for it. The artists did find out and tried to do something about it but because of the popularity and amount of money the store has, the artists were left with nothing and no credit for there designs. So if a big name steals art and doesn't get any consequences, who says a smaller artist can't get any too? This also happens on social media websites like snapchat. On snapchat, the company stole a design from an artist to use a filter and did not get any consent to use it.  The artist also couldn't do anything because she didn't have the money to do anything about it.

  Artists who get there art stolen are obviously all very upset. Now some can handle the issue up front and some can't because of various reasons such as money, the companies being too big to sue, and many others. This shouldn't mean they can't do anything about the issue. The artists that had there art stolen by ZARA and Urban Outfitters created a website to compare there original designs and the recreations from the stores to shame the store in hopes the website will go viral to uncover what the businesses really do. The same thing happen with the snapchat filter and the artist it was stolen from.

  Art theft and plagiarism are both unacceptable and just plain rude. It isn't right to steal a persons' original idea and make it your own without there consent or giving them credit. There are ways to stop this such as finding out your country's copyright laws so you know what to do if your art ever gets stolen without hesitation, you can also gather evidence to prove that your art was stolen if your questioned about what happened and many more. Some people may be okay with doing it because they know they most likely will never get caught, but the next time you think about doing this, think to yourself, "Would I want my art stolen too?'

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Different Lighting Situations

Window Light

This photo is an example of window light. It shows window light because the shadows of the blinds reflect on the boy.  I want to include this type of light in the photographs that I take because I want my photos to have a story behind them. With the facial expression of the boy and the window light effect, it gets you into thinking there is a story behind the photo.

 Direct Sunlight

This photo is an example of direct sunlight. The sunlight from behind the girl is creating a shadow on the wall. I also want to use this type of light in my photos because they can also tell a story without even looking at the person's face. In this photo, it may look like a girl having fun and making a shadow on the wall but with all the fun you can also think that there is something behind the photo with meaning and that's what I want in my photographs

Open Shadow

This photo is an example of open shadow. The shadows of the plants cover the face and add a mysterious effect to it. Once again it may look like just a photo with a shadow of plants on her face, but the effect and her face expression tell a lot more. This is also another idea of a photograph I want to take. 

Photography Homework

Fast Shutter Speed

The man surfing in the photo above is an example of a fast shutter speed photograph. This photo is an example of fast shutter speed because you can see the water splashing against the surfboard and the waves moving clearly and sharp. It almost feels as if you are about to touch the water because it is so clean. Faster shutter speeds capture moments the second they happen so it looks like the photo is more realistic. It makes it look more realistic because the shutter on the lens closes faster to get the moment in action.

Slow Shutter Speed

The waterfall photo above is an example of slow shutter speed. This photo is an example of slow shutter speed because the photo was taken while it was still moving. The slower the shutter speed, the harder it is to capture the water the second it moves because the shutter on the lens closes slower when you take the photo so it is harder to get the moment in action.

 Wide Depth of Field

This is an example of a wide depth of field because you can see everything in the photo, the sides, background and road drawn down the middle. Nothing is blurred out and every thing can be seen clearly. 

Shallow Depth of Field

This is an example of a shallow depth of field photograph because you can only see the blurred out background and the focus is on the dandelion. It also is a shallow depth of field because it is only the background and the dandelion. 

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