Favorite Portrait

This photo is probably my favorite self portrait because it's the seem very interesting to me. The photographer also capture the Rules of Third in this photo. Also, the exposure of light in this photo is perfect. It's not too bright or too dark, just enough for the photo to stand out. The reflection on the astronaut helmet is perfect because you can see what was happening through the photographer side. But one thing that question me is that I'm not sure whether or not the shadow through the helmet is the photographer or not. If it's not then This picture must have been taken in a special technique because there is no one else that's there through the helmet reflection.



Best Mural Picture

Best Self Portrait Photo

Magazine Cover Introduction

When you are designing your magazine cover, you should have atleast 5 of these tips in mind:

1. Familiar recognition from issue to issue (that’s the brand)

2. Emotionally irresistible (that’s the image’s appeal)

3. Arousing curiosity (that’s to pull the casual glancer in)

4. Intellectually stimulating, interesting (that’s to promise benefits)

5. Efficient, fast, easy to scan (that’s showing off the service)

It describe some of the reasons that you are making this magazine cover. Also it interest the reader and viewers of your magazine cover. The Rules of Photography will always be keep in mind when taking any form of picture.

Best Covers

#1 Rolling Stone - Informal
#2 Vanity Fair - Informal
#3 Esquire - Informal
#9 Harpers Bazaar - Formal 
#10 National Geographic - Environmental
#13 LIFE Special Edition - Environmental
#15 Harpers Bazaar - Formal
#18 ESPN the Magazine - Environmental
#19 Esquire - Formal
#21 LIFE - Environmental
#22 George - Informal
#23 The Nation - Formal
#26 People - Formal
#27 Entertainment Weekly - Informal
#29 (tie) Fortune - Informal
#31 Newsweek#32 Vogue - Environmental
#32 Vogue - Informal
#36 People - Formal
#37(tie) Details - Informal
#37 (tie) Glamour - Formal
#37 (tie) TIME - Informal

Lytro Warm-Up

1. When I clicked on each photos, they had a loading bar on the picture. The focus started out a little blurry then it gets clear. When clicked on the photos, there's little boxes that appear where the picture was clicked and it zoomed in that spot.
2. This camera takes different focuses, you can change where the focus will be on the photos that you're taking.

3. The photographer will need to know the Rules of Photography. They also need to know what they're going to take a picture of. He/she can also change the focus at anytime.

4. In my opinion, yes it is worth the money. It gives the photographer the opportunity to change the focus on the subject that you're taking. By doing that, it captures the pictures differently than other cameras.

Rules of Photography Part II

Long Boarding

Leading Lines

Rules of Third

Cropping

Balancing Elements

Background

Framing

Symmetry and Patterns

ViewPoint

Depth

Avoiding Mergers

Plans for Self-Portrait

I am planning to shoot myself or another person in this assignment, if it's possible with the time limit. I want to experiment with both. When shooting myself, maybe I will use a mirror or a tripod. When using a mirror, to me it limits the creativity since a lot of other people will be using mirror to shoot themselves. The place I choose to take these photos will be a blank background if possible, maybe white because I don't want a distracting background with people in it. I want the subject (myself) to stands out and make this self-portrait photo shoot unique. A second choice of where I will be taking these photos will be the school courtyard, if not then around trees/nature. Many self portrait photos take place outside around trees/flowers because it's original. If I take my photos with a blank background, then my lighting will be bright or dark, depending on the background color. I will have in mind the Rules of Photography including the new one that we just learn. Also, mergers and any distracting things will be void out and not be visible where I shoot my self-portrait photos.

Self-Portrait Part II

The color and lighting of this picture is very beautiful. I like how it match in with the subject that's riding the bicycle. The sky color makes it seem like a good day to be out riding bike.

The reason why i picked this picture is because of the setting of the photo , the lighting and how it blends in with the mood. It seem peaceful and joyful because of the expression on the subject that's riding the bike.

I favor this picture because of the way it was taken. The camera seem to be taken next to his foot instead of pointing it straight at the subject.

The setting of the picture is beautiful where it match in with the purpose of the photo. The angle of the camera capture the stopping movement of the dirty being blown off and the lighting of the sky matches the ground color.

I like this picture due to the fact that you can't see the subject body clearly. It seem to blend in along with the background of the picture.

The reason why I picked this picture is because it show perfect rules of third. Also, the camera was able to catch the stopping motion of the smoke coming out of the cigarrette. This photo can make everyone thinks that it came from a movie of some sort.

This picture gives it a different type of self-portrait. I like how the photographer thought of using this idea to let us see the subject straight through a mirror instead of just taking a point blacnk self photo.

The reason why i picked this picture because of the irony it carries. In self-portrait photo, you need to use a tripod or a mirror. In this photo, the photographer must of use some sort of tripod because the mirror is represent in the picture.

I like this photo because of the lighting and setting that was choosen. It fits into its catagory as "Casual" and the mirror reflect the subjects. 

The lighting of this picture seem like a coral/teal blue expect the reflection of the mirror. It's bright which seems like it's from the sun. The cornners of the photo seem to be black, makes the picture more unique and special. The subjects of the photo seem to have two different stanced.  

I like this photo because the emotion of the subjects seem like they weren't noticed of the camera. The best photos are to capture people when they are unaware because it show their natural self.

I picked this photo because of the bright and clear quality color. Also the angle that it's pointed at makes the picture better than just shooting the camera straight through. The lighting and setting of the camera makes it more colorful to capture their bright smile.

Self-Portrait and Portraits Tip.

Tip 1.
Think about your motivation and emotions: Blankly staring at the camera rarely gets good results. Be silly, don’t be afraid to over-act. The worst that can happen is that you fill up your memory card with useless photos; but you might also find yourself with a proper gold-nugget of a self portrait.

Tip 2.
You can also capture a self-portrait by supporting your camera, then frame your picture and focus with a stand-in. Place a mirror just behind the camera, and do your final posing in the mirror. This method also requires a self-timer, or a remote triggering device if your camera has one. Once again, if you use a self-timer, you'll need to get into position before it goes off.

Tip 3.
The settings in which you make pictures of people are important because they add to the viewer's understanding of your subject. The room in which a person lives or works, their house, the city street they walk, the place in which they seek relaxation—whatever it is, the setting provides information about people and tells us something about their lives. Seek balance between subject and environment. Include enough of the setting to aid your image, but not so much that the subject is lost in it.

Self-Portrait

Favorite Self-Portrait

Arnold Newman Self-Portrait



In my opinion, Arnold Newman Self-Portrait is a quality self-portrait picture. It is unique to me because it seems like this picture was taken by someone else. The way he doesn't stair straight at the camera and look the other way around makes it different. Others tend to take pictures by looking into the camera to see what it would look like.

A good Self-Portrait should atleast considered Rules of Photography in it. The lighting and where to take the picture is another one. When taking self-portrait, you want to make it a unique and special picture of yourself. Whether you want it to take it through a mirror or use a tripod to take your photo. The setting and background of where you're going to take the self portrait picture is important. A good choice of background will make your picture stands out and more revealing then a boring old self-portrait picture.