Lightbox

Painting Recreations

 
The light is coming from the sun.
I can duplicate this light by finding a bright spot or using a lamp.
I will need to duplicate the apple in the mans mouth.
The picture was taken strait forward, no specific angles.
I will need to get a hat, long black coat, white button up, and tie.
My sister would be a good model.
I will have my sister wearing a similar outfit with an apple in her mouth standing against a blue wall.
It will be difficult to get the outfit, lighting, and theme just right.


The light is coming from the colors around Frida's face.
I can duplicate the light by surrounding my model with colorful objects.
I will need to find flowers to duplicate.
My model will need to position her shoulders a little to the left.
I will need to get clothing that has flowers.
My sister or mother would be a good model.
I will need to have specific makeup and colorful floral objects for the picture.
It will be difficult to get the makeup, colors, and "hispanic feel" right.



The light is coming from her face and head wear.
I will need to use flash and put bright blue on the models head.
I will need to get the background plain black.
The model is faced the other direction with her face facing the painter.
I will need a dark colored jacket, pearl earrings, and a blue scarf.
My mother would be a good model.
The model has plain, elegant clothing.
I feel like the lighting, expression, and clothing would be difficult.

Recreations:

Funny Portraits and Self Portraits

Lit Mag

If Childhood Had a Flavor

A Sunday Night in My Bed

One Last Word

Portraits

Photogarpher Questions

What sparked your interest for photography?

Where did you learn photography?

What is your favorite type of photography?

When did you know photography is what you wanted to pursue in life?

What type of camera do you use?

What techniques do you use?

Bokeh Effect

Free Shoot

Week of January15th-19th Game Plan

This week I plan to complete my...
Free shoot
Plan my studio shoot and the recreation

January 8-12 week game plan

This week I plan to finish...

1. free shoot

2. begin my painting recreation photograph 

File Formatting

What are three advantages of a RAW file: 

1. RAW is higher in dynamic range allowing highlights and shadows.

2. RAW allows you more control over your images like exposure and the richness over the photograph.

3. While using creative coloring in RAW, the white balance settings are being used.

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 

1. Using RAW will create a lower contrast in color in your photograph.

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

1. JPEG is higher in contrast.

2. JPEG creates a sharper photograph. 

3. JPEG is good for immediate printing, sharing, and posting.

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file:

1.Using JPEG gives a lower dynamic contrast in the photograph.

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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?

A RAW file retains all data and forms of the image without compromising.

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?

A RAW file enables control over white balance, contrast, highlight, shadows, colors, and saturation.

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

Some factors that must be considered while shooting in RAW are that the files are larger, not all cameras have RAW, and you have to convert these files later in the process.

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?

Photographers need to know how to work RAW files for editing purposes. Editing is important because it enhances your photos to make them better.

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

In the past I have used JPEG and RAW.

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

The difference between a Raster and a Vector file is that Rasters are formed by pixels while vectors are formed by paths.

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.jpeg

1. lossy compression

2. commonly used by students and journalists 

3. yes

.tiff

1. lossy or lossless compression

2. commonly used by printing services 

3. no

.psd

1. lossy compression 

2. commonly used by professional photographers and artist

3. this is a photoshop file

.dng

1. lossless compression 

2. commonly used by professional photographers

3. canon

.nef

1. lossy/lossless compression

2. commonly used by professional photographers 

3. nikon