Laura’s PhotoBlog

Website 1: This website talked about 10 resolutions to do for the New Year to be a better photographer. Some of the tips were to become more organized and to get useful critique. I learned that I need to be more confident in my photo skills so I'm able to take more better quality photo's that I'm happy with. 1. I picked this photo because of how eye drawing it was compared to the rest of the photos on the website. 2. Leading lines by the yellow lines on the road and framing of the women by the edges of the road. 3. Jenna Martin Website 2: This website talked about many different photos of some of the oldest living things in the world. I learned that there are many opportunities to take amazing pictures of nature.  1. I picked this photo because of how some of the bark stands out completely against everything else. 2. I see leading lines with the different colored bark up the tree. 3. Rachel Sussman Website 3: This website is about many different kinds of

Image Based: A picture of a person(s) looking at the camera and usually smiling.  This kind of cover is found on mostly celebrity and fashion magazines. The photo doesn't always have the person smiling and the photo can also be at a slight angle. Illustration Based: Not usually used but The New Yorker always has a illustration cover. An illustration cover is used to present something funny or out of the ordinary so it stands out next to other magazines. Some companies use illustrations as their covers but they are computer generated. Type Based: Rare cover but used more the illustrations. These covers tend to be shocking and striking. They seem like this because of how the way of how the type looks and presents itself. Concept Base: Used to present a strong message or just meant to be funny. These kinds of covers also have to be able to be understandable to the audience when they see it. Usually seen in business, news weekly, or independent magazines. The relationship betw

Readers' Choice Winner Concealed Carry “Comfort & Style,” May/June 2017 Ken Wangler and Dusty Reid, Designers and Photographers "Carrying a handgun comfortably while dressing with style is no easy task. For our 2017 'Comfort & Style' issue, we featured a classic American icon — the cowboy. We met real-life cowboy Keith Janke at his stable on a cool morning. Decked out in his own threads and tending to horses with his Springfield Range Officer on his hip, the relaxed and confident rancher exudes comfort. His distinctive cowboy hat and rugged jacket epitomize natural style. Meanwhile, the barn’s muted tones give the shot an authentically rustic feel while the sunlight peeking through old boards provides an additional eye-catching element." Keith Janke is made to look like a real life cowboy and the thing is, he's a cowboy in real life. For this magazine cover is there to promote the look of a cowboy and how comfortable it is to wear these kinds

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1. Have an arousing curious cover to draw the eye 2. A screen does not give off what the actual cover looks like 3. A screen gives off more light than what the actual photo had 4. Print off a hard copy of your cover and glue them onto old issue to get as close to the real thing 5. Sneak your magazine into a shelf of other magazines to see if it stands out

Tips: 1. Changing the angle of the photo 2. Play with different back rounds 3. Get closer to the subject 4. Get people doing what they do in their everyday life (environmental shot) Environmental Portrait I like that this photo is really showing what this man does on a daily basis. I also liked how the photo is black and white because it almost makes you appreciate that older and simple way of life I chose this photo because it tells the story about what she does every day. From the photo we can tell that she is a designer and that she is very interested in fashion. Self Portrait I chose this photo because of how simple is it. The background is clear and it allows the viewer to focus of the girl and nothing else.   I picked this photo because of how much color is in it. The photo is of a little girl and when you see it is makes you happy because little girls are happy. Casual Portrait I chose this photo because of how it beautiful it is. The background lighting highl