stavroula

sorry forgot to write my name on  the post before :)

hey guys sorry i haven't done my homework.  I've been on vacation for a week and had no internet. my photos will be on line as soon as i figure out how to put them on my grandparents' computer......

For know here is my answer for the question : i would tell this very old woman to dress in bright flowing colors and take her to beach.  i would use a large umbrella to shield her from the harsh sun and a reflector to reflect some light on her.     

verity's photo shoot!

my "client" was my older sister, melody! as this was during the aftermath of hurricane sandy, we didn't have power. because of this, my original plan to use lights and lamps to light the pictures wouldn't work. instead, i used the natural sunlight and a full-length mirror to light her. at first, i tried to use a mixing bowl, but that was not bright enough. then i just simply grabbed the mirror in my room and used it! this photo shoot was really relaxed and very fun, both for me and my sister :))

                               

For the photo shoot, I would ask the lady to dress in lemon yellow, mint green, light coral and other and other soft, bright colors. These colors would help her to look younger and give her appearance more life and vitality. Then, I would take her to a park or a cute little town (maybe like Princeton) and get some head shots of her. Because this will be during noontime, I would bring along a white sheet to reflect the light and brighten her face. The white sheet will not only brighten her face, but it will also cast a soft light, helping to not emphasize her wrinkles. She can sit in an outdoors café and I could try to get some candid shots of her laughing and smiling as we talk. Also, we can go walking around and I can get some shots of her against brick walls or in the park, with light-colored flowers. I will try to get her to relax and to have a happy countenance, as having a cheerful face makes people look younger and more alive. 

The World Up Close: Textures

Today we are going a bit deeper into photography, we will be taking a look at textures and what they mean to photography.

Textures:

Paying Attention To Texture:

Paying attention to detail/textures is one of the most important parts of photography. We need to pay attention to the small things that are either surrounding our subjects or that are our subjects. This will teach us to focus better and frame our shots better. 

See you at class!

-Emily

Jaydah's lighting photo shoot

 his little puppy :)

Answer to the question: for the old lady, I would take her to a park,not in the sun where there is harsh light, but I would take her under the trees.The shade from the trees will make  her wrinkled skin look smooth. She would hold a small reflector.If there is too much light, I would have her hold an umbrella behind her to make the light a little softer.Afterwards,I would also let her sit on a white blanket to brighten  her face,yet make it look soft.

Tejal's Photo-shoot

My model was my aunt. She said she wasn't sure exactly what she wanted, but she likes photos that capture her personality. So, I tried to choose bright colors and soft lighting. :)

The answer to the question: So, for the old lady’s photo-shoot, the very first thing would be to put her in a shaded area. I would ask her to wear light, bright colors to give her a younger feel as well as to brighten the photos. This would reduce the harsh lighting. The harsh lighting caused by the sun would cause her wrinkles to show more because of the shadows. In the shade, this somewhat evens out the lighting on her face and creates a softer atmosphere. If I put her in the shade, I would try to have the reflector reflect a soft light on her face from a distance. The farther the light, the softer the shadows. In other words, I would try to put just enough light to eliminate the shadows caused by her wrinkles, but at the same time light her face proportionally.  Another option is to take pictures by a lake or a water since it would be shining brightly enough from beneath her. I think taking a picture from far away and then zooming in would also reduce the wrinkles, or a very soft focus. I would take her to a place where there were many bright colors around her, like a garden, or tree with many colors, as well.  I would try avoid taken side pictures or pictures from a harsh, low angle. I think higher angles, or straight on photos would best help her look more youthful.

 

Sarah's Happy Photo Shoot :)

My client was a 17 year old client who wanted the mood of her photo shoot to be happy and wanted to look cute.  She was very picky with which pictures she liked and what details she didn't like.

 Here's my answer to the question:
The first thing I would do with my client would be to make sure she has on bright colors.  I would first sit her on a bench in the shade and use a reflector to direct that sun to her whole face.  I would make sure the entire time that I didn't use harsh lighting because I don't want any dark shadows to make her look old or enhance her wrinkles.  Next I might take her for a walk by some bushes with brightly colored leaves or flowers on them and maybe have her bring and umbrella to block the sun from shining to harshly on her.  I would use the reflector so that the umbrella wouldn't cast too deep a shadow on her.  I would have her stand or sit by a white wall next in the shade so that the white wall reflected the light onto her but she's not squinting.  In most (if not all) of the pictures I would have her look up and I would try to inquire about things that make her happy.  Elderly ladies always look best when their happy.  I want her to tell me stories that make her laugh the whole time.  Depending on how old she is I might ask her if she likes golf or some other recreation and try to get a few pictures of her doing what she loves (going along with the happy theme).