Academic Prompt Shoot

1. I think I could take photos like the ones I looked at today in a science or an art classroom.

2. I would like to shoot my photos in Ms. Lejeune's art room.

3. To get amazing photos like the ones I saw today, I can try new perspectives of things to make my images more dynamic and unique. I could get very low to the ground and shoot upwards or vice-versa.

2012 Jostens Photo Contest

1. My favorite photo from the Academics & Community Service category in the 2012 Jostens Photo Contest is "Quantum Mechanics" by Hannah Kunz. I think it shows an interesting and unique perspective of the boy from the other side of the clear whiteboard. He looks very intent with his writing and the lighting is also very nice. It highlights the right side of his face.

2. The Rule of Thirds is evident in this photo (the subject's head is placed in the right third of the image.) Lines are also used with the arrows he is drawing. The photograph has a nice, simple background and his right hand is closer to the camera, which balances out with the rest of the body on the other side of the picture.

Filling the Frame

I think this picture does a great job of filling the frame. The subject of the photo is clearly shown and the books fill up most of the negative space. One thing I don't like is how a small part of her head is cut off at the top.

Action and Emotion

I think this photograph displays the best action because it shows students performing an extremely cool looking science project. Emotion-wise, even though I can't see their faces behind the masks, I would assume both the kids are currently full of awe.

The Story

This photo was titled "Feeding the Homeless." I think this image tells the best story visually because it portrays a group of generous young children who are dedicating their day to helping those in need.

Post Shoot Reflection

1. During my first shoot, I had a hard time coming up with original ideas to meet the four prompts.

2. I found myself mainly thinking about composition and alignment during the shoot. While taking pictures of the hallways, I made sure to make the top of the photo level with the ground.

3. If I could do the assignment again, I'd shoot my same photos with better composition.

4. I would choose the same subjects, because I like the things I chose to shoot.

5. During my shoot, I managed to achieve photos that incorporated lines, framing, and the rule of thirds.

6. I'm not interested in shooting these same prompts again. I want to move onto new, more interesting things.

Merger

This is an example of a merger because the tail of the helicopter is cut off. Also, the tip of the aircraft blends in with the building. It almost looks as if the helicopter is about to crash into the roof of the structure.