Long Depth of Field ISO 320 Aperture f/22 Shutter speed 1/40
Frozen Action ISO 320 Aperture 3.5 Shutter Speed 1/4000
Showing Motion ISO 100 Aperture f/4 Shutter Speed 1/30 (motion in Joseys whip and milas flailing and foot falling)
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Pulitzer Prize
The photographer I chose to research was Damon Winter who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009 in the feature photography category. Winter won the award while working with the New York Times though he has also worked for The Dallas Morning News, Newsweek, Magnum Photos, The Ventura Country Star and The Indianapolis Star. He specializes in editorial, travel and documentary photography.
Winter was born on December 24, 1974 in Elmira, New York and grew up in St. Thomas in the US virgin islands. He earned a bachelor degree from Columbia University in environmental science. In 2005 his photo essay on sexual abuse victims was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and was featured in a portfolio that earned him the National Journalism Award for Photojournalism that same year.
The collection of photos that won Winter his Pulitzer Prize in 2009 was his coverage of current president Barak Obamas' 2008 presidential race against John McCain. It was extremely hard to choose just 3 photos from his photo essay because they're all so beautiful and I feel really capture and embody the American spirit. He photographed not only Obama and his campaign but the people attending election events such as rallies and speeches.
Winters photos display not only the enlightening and warm hearted side of American politics and the election of our first African American president, but the rainy cold days and the deep emotional side. "I wanted to look for interesting moments during the campaign" said Winter. (source-digital journal interview)
The collection was taken all across the fifty states and features what I think is a well rounded and real life view to a presidential campaign.
This photo was taken during a rally Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. In this rally Obama addressed points about the war in Iraq and why he would be a good choice for president even through the rain. I really like how there is a short depth of field so just Obama is in focus but a slower shutter speed so that the rain is blurred out. I also like the position of the subject, how even though he's in the middle, he's looking off into a different direction. It gives the affect that there is an audience and he's speaking to someone. This photo is effective photojournalism because it tells a story through the image and that's what good photojournalism does.
This photo features Obama supporters crying and cheering on election night in Grant Park in Chicago when they knew Obama was going to win. I really like the short depth of field, how the main subject of the photo is in focus and the background people are blurry but you can still see the expressions on their faces. I also really like the blurred flags, it shows that people are cheering and jumping around and it's an exciting movement filled event. I think the tears and the facial expressions really tell a story about what's happening. The details like him Obama button and American flag really allow this photo to effective photojournalism.
This photo is secret service agents pulling at the hands of an Obama supporter giving him a hug at Legend's Field in Tampa, Florida. I really like the simplicity of the color palette in this photo. Obama, being the focal point in wearing a bright white shirt and everyone around him is wearing black or dark colors. I also think its interesting how there is a long depth of field. So instead of just taking another pretty picture of Obama, it really tells the story of people trying to hug him but being pulled away for safety. This long depth of field allows this photo to be effective photojournalism.
extra photos because I like them :)
Shadrick Johnson age 6, outside of the Columbia Convention Center in South Carolina before an Obama speech.
Obama after meeting with veterans in San Antonio, Texas.
Winter was born on December 24, 1974 in Elmira, New York and grew up in St. Thomas in the US virgin islands. He earned a bachelor degree from Columbia University in environmental science. In 2005 his photo essay on sexual abuse victims was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and was featured in a portfolio that earned him the National Journalism Award for Photojournalism that same year.
The collection of photos that won Winter his Pulitzer Prize in 2009 was his coverage of current president Barak Obamas' 2008 presidential race against John McCain. It was extremely hard to choose just 3 photos from his photo essay because they're all so beautiful and I feel really capture and embody the American spirit. He photographed not only Obama and his campaign but the people attending election events such as rallies and speeches.
Winters photos display not only the enlightening and warm hearted side of American politics and the election of our first African American president, but the rainy cold days and the deep emotional side. "I wanted to look for interesting moments during the campaign" said Winter. (source-digital journal interview)
The collection was taken all across the fifty states and features what I think is a well rounded and real life view to a presidential campaign.
This photo was taken during a rally Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. In this rally Obama addressed points about the war in Iraq and why he would be a good choice for president even through the rain. I really like how there is a short depth of field so just Obama is in focus but a slower shutter speed so that the rain is blurred out. I also like the position of the subject, how even though he's in the middle, he's looking off into a different direction. It gives the affect that there is an audience and he's speaking to someone. This photo is effective photojournalism because it tells a story through the image and that's what good photojournalism does.
This photo features Obama supporters crying and cheering on election night in Grant Park in Chicago when they knew Obama was going to win. I really like the short depth of field, how the main subject of the photo is in focus and the background people are blurry but you can still see the expressions on their faces. I also really like the blurred flags, it shows that people are cheering and jumping around and it's an exciting movement filled event. I think the tears and the facial expressions really tell a story about what's happening. The details like him Obama button and American flag really allow this photo to effective photojournalism.
This photo is secret service agents pulling at the hands of an Obama supporter giving him a hug at Legend's Field in Tampa, Florida. I really like the simplicity of the color palette in this photo. Obama, being the focal point in wearing a bright white shirt and everyone around him is wearing black or dark colors. I also think its interesting how there is a long depth of field. So instead of just taking another pretty picture of Obama, it really tells the story of people trying to hug him but being pulled away for safety. This long depth of field allows this photo to be effective photojournalism.
extra photos because I like them :)
Shadrick Johnson age 6, outside of the Columbia Convention Center in South Carolina before an Obama speech.
Obama after meeting with veterans in San Antonio, Texas.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Read and Respond 7-- Apature Priority Mode and Shutter Priority Mode
1. Depending on the camera change the dial to "A" or "AV". The photographer controls mostly the depth of field depending on weather they want a short or long depth of field. The camera controls the shutter speed adjusting to your shooting conditions. This setting is really useful to capture a close up subject in focus.
2. To use shutter priority mode switch the dial on your camera to either "Tv" or "s" depending on the camera. The photographer controls the shutter speed. The camera controls the apature for you. A photographer should use this setting when you want to control the movement of your subject.
3. According to the article, most times its best to bracket your shots and shoot many images of the same subject at different settings. This is going to make sure that you get at least one good shot. This also allows you to gain experience and get practice.
Publication 1 Volleyball vs Reagan 10/9/15
KILL IT--Junior Andrea Janss slams the ball past two Raider defenders for a point during the Knights' 3-0 home sweep of Reagan on Friday night. The knights won with game scores of 25-7, 25-8, and 25-3. Janss led the team with 15 kills and 2 blocks.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
View and respond 6
After watching this video I learned a lot of very useful tips to create better photos using shutter speeds. Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of seconds and the bigger the number the slower the speed. The difference is so different in the photo but sounds no different to your ear. Slow shutter speeds are very useful when you don't have a lot of light. They're also useful for capturing movement and help to tell a story. Fast shutter speeds are good for things like sports and when you want to freeze motion. A good way to experiment with shutter speed is to use shutter priority exposure mode. This way the camera does the thinking for you and allows you to play around but still get a good exposure. The longer the lens the longer your shutter should be. The faster your subject is moving and the closer it is to your camera the faster your shutter speed should be. The longer your shutter speed is simply means the longer the shutter is open.
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