Keep it Together…
Photographically, this past year has been both exciting and challenging. It was a blast experimenting with different approaches in the lab. The fact that I couldn’t get the precise images I required was the worst part. Regardless of how well the lighting and time constraints worked with my camera. I can honestly say that photography has taught me a great deal. It never occurred to me that I might have an interest in photography. The more experience you have in the field, the more enjoyable and easy it becomes, but you still need patience for it. It has been very clear to me this year that I am really talented. Labs on shutter speed with the balloon and the time we sat here and constructed enormous backdrops out of magazine scraps were two of my favorite parts of this year. Both the water balloon lab and my latest long exposure final image are among my favorite pieces that I have created throughout the entire course.
We are now entering the Blind Photography phase, where we are instructed to capture two final photographs that feature an object and a person. My long exposure photo is based on a ballet dancer that exhibits all of her dance positions. The idea for my light painting came from a speaker that could make light music. The process of capturing either image was quite challenging. The long exposure, in which I can see three different sides of my face, was the most patient and time-consuming. All three of the exposure triangle’s settings—ISO, shutter speed, and aperture—were vital to this procedure. In my opinion, the two most important factors were the shutter speed and how I chose to illuminate the scene. Since I had the most difficult concepts for both images, I nearly gave up on both. However, I’m happy to report that the effort was well worth it. In all of my pictures, I had to ask my students for assistance with the lighting. That much is certain. Having this burden lifted is all I’m grateful for.
After all the sweat and tears, lol…. I had a good time expanding my horizons and building my talents. This class has really helped me with growth on my editing and picture taking skills.