Welcome to Art 1050- Intro to Digital Photography!
I'm looking forward to working with all of you this semester and to helping you succeed in your photographic endeavors. You will all become better photographers this semester and you will see your...
View ArticlePhotographing with purpose and meaning
During our first class we had a great discussion on How to Convey Meaning in Your Photos If you're interested here's the link to the article. Reread it, share it. We will be revisiting this topic...
View ArticleUnderstanding Camera Care and Basics to your camera
This semester you're going to learn a lot about your camera. Make sure that you take good care of it and treat it well. It will be an important tool. Clean your lens with an appropriate lens cloth and...
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Understanding Aperture and Depth of Field
The following are a few notes from the lecture given on September 6th, 2012: image found here.“The camera lens is an array of optics, called lens elements, in a barrel-shaped package, positioned on the...
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Shutter Speed
The following are a few notes from a lecture given on September 13th, 2012. The shutter has two main functions 1. It controls time (the length of time/exposure to light the image sensor receives) 2. It...
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Exposure- Exposed
When correctly exposed, a photograph will have an entire spectrum of values Highlights ... Shadows ... Medium valuesimage by Ansel Adams, a master of exposure.THE ZONE SYSTEMAnsel Adams, along with...
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Assignment- HighKey & LowKey
HIGH-KEY Is a style of lighting for photography that focuses on reducing the lighting ratio present in the scene. High-key images often have white or washed out backgrounds, and often time the images...
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Details to Assignment #7- "You have to know the history of your medium..."
Keith Carter says it perfectly here in this video. What will be a key element in your success as a photographer? Knowing the history of your medium. If you're an illustration major, graphic designer,...
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Portrait lighting- patterns
The purpose of this post and assignment is to explore the classic lighting patterns used and recommended for studio portraits. The patterns are as follows: Butterfly Rembrandt Loop Split any of these...
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