5 Self-Portraits

  In photo booth there are many different effects that can be used

                                            Glow because I like it.

                                            Sepia for something simple.

                                            Pop art to do something fun.          

                                            Colored pencil to do something different.                                      

                                            Black & white because its simple.

Elements of Art at the Pittsburg High School

        Believe it or not, a school has elements of art. Whether it was the building itself or the colors displayed on it, there was a variation willing to be worked with in order to create a thorough photograph. At the Pittsburg High School, the quad is the center of attention when it comes to light. Therefore, the sun forms a shadow over an object which makes an element of shape that can be worked with. However, attempting to work with a shadow can be challenging because the photographer needs to make sure that the object is not covered by it. The lining of the benches and ramps at the school is also able to establish an angle in an image. Although an angle can be created almost anywhere, the lining will make it easier for people, especially for beginners. As well as lining, texture can be found at the quad too. A fountain located near the main entrance has many contrasting colors in the tiles. The water flowing out of it creates a texture that when being focused on it, a striking image. A variation of color on the building, and an arc, will make an astonishing background. Overall, a school can bring a lot to work with in photography. Its just a matter of making it work.

Composition Throughout Photography

             Composition can mean many things, yet in photography it implies something different. Throughout photography, it has been essential for composition to be used. In this subject, composition is the way in which you display or arrange a photo. The arrangement of a photo can affect the outcome of it. For example, when a photo is setup triangularly, this organization will give the image a triangular look. In composition, there are five main elements in order to make a good photograph. These elements include pattern, symmetry, texture, lines, and the depth of a field. Including pattern in an image will and can lead to striking shots. However, you need to make sure the pattern is arranged well. In order to have a strong composition, adding symmetry to a photo can be very impressive. Symmetry can depend on the scene in which it is in, but with a good point of interest it can give you satisfying results. Also, texture can create a three dimensional view when in reality it is not, and it can be used when light hits objects at an interesting angle. In addition, lines are powerful elements to an image because they draw the human eye to key focal points and into an impact of feel for the image. From diagonal to horizontal, all the different types of lines are used to strengthen the shot. Lastly, the depth of a field drastically impacts a photo's composition. Depth is able to isolate the subject from its background and foreground or it reveals the surroundings of the object. Overall, composition is very important to photography. Learning the basics of it can lead to striking photographs.


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Elements of Composition
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