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9.30.2014
I Disagree With You, But I Still Like You...
"I disagree with you, but I still like you as a person who is a human being, and I will treat you like that because if I didn't it would make everything bad, and that's what lots of people do, and it's lame." –Kid President
9.29.2014
Camera Dials Explained
Mike Browne is one of my favorite online photography instructors. He explains lessons thoroughly and uses simple, easy-to-understand examples. If you are have questions about any aspect of beginning and more advanced photography, I highly recommend taking a look at Mr. Browne's YouTube channel.
9.26.2014
Arnold Newman: Environmental Portrait Master
"(Arnold Newman) became known as one of the pioneers of Environmental Portraiture (although he himself did not like the term). In portraits such as these, the subjects surroundings, be it their home or workplace, must be able to convey a sense of what the subject is like. Thus, even without knowing who the subject is, a reader can identify the artist in his studio, or a musician at the keyboard, or a president at his desk.
Newman insisted that a picture of a celebrity or politician by himself wouldn't be as meaningful as one taken in the subject's workplace. Moreover, anything caught in the frame should be able to communicate to the viewer something revealing about the subject. As he put it, "The surroundings had to add to the composition and the understanding of the person. No matter who the subject was, it had to be an interesting photograph."..." READ MORE
9.24.2014
9.21.2014
Feature Photography
As noted in class, determining exactly what feature photography is challenges even the most seasoned professional photojournalists. In fact the National Press Photographer Association simply defines features for their monthly clip contests like this:
If you are still having trouble understanding the difference, please read the Features chapter in the textbook and look at some examples from past winners of the NPPA's winning photos: LINK
I also recommend reading this article in a downloadable PDF about features: LINK
Feature/Single PictureCoverage of events and subjects that don't fit in Spot News, General News, Sports or Illustration. Single images only.
If you are still having trouble understanding the difference, please read the Features chapter in the textbook and look at some examples from past winners of the NPPA's winning photos: LINK
I also recommend reading this article in a downloadable PDF about features: LINK
9.18.2014
9.17.2014
Photographer Rejected Racism in the South
"In an era that was marked by growing racial discrimination and the introduction of what were known as the "Jim Crow" segregation laws, a relatively unknown photographer, Hugh Mangum, did a rare thing - he opened his doors to everyone regardless of their race, gender or how much money they had..." READ MORE (Via The BBC)
9.12.2014
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