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Photography PhilosophyPhotography in Own Life Photography plays a major role in my life. I love taking photos and am most comfortable with a camera in my hand, whether that is my digital SLR or my iPhone camera. I’ve found that it’s the taking of the photos, not the quality of the camera, that’s most important. In recent years, photography has become both a creative and emotional outlet for me — a way to express what’s going on inside at a conscious and subconscious level. I take photos to stay present in certain situations, or as an escape. I also use viewing photos as an escape. I am not good at traditional meditation, but I can view photos of nature and be transported to a more relaxed place.
Philosophy of Photography Photography is the art of storytelling without words. You don’t just take a photo with your eyes, you take it with your experiences, emotions, and heart. Photography is also a way of looking at the world. It’s a way of seeing the outside world and capturing it with the light of your inner world. The more tuned in you are to your inner story, the more stories your photos can convey. Those stories do not need to be literal. If you’re sad, you don’t need to photograph someone crying to convey that emotion or story. You just need to view the world as you. A macro photo of a single drop of dew can convey a narrative of agonizing sadness, or delight and joy, if you let it.
Photography and Mindfullness Photography can be a tool for mindfulness. When you look through a lens you must be present to take in the sight, and orchestrate your shot. By focusing on what you see (the composition, the lighting, etc.) you are being mindful, whether you realize it or not. You are focused (literally) on the present moment and not worrying about things that have happened in the past or might happen in the future. You are in the now, at least for that moment. And sometimes one moment is all it takes to bring you back from a negative place.
What draws us to a photograph There are the obvious things that can make a photograph pop, like unexpected composition, lighting, or contrast, but sometimes it is the not-so-obvious things that really draw us in. The mood. The tone. The story, both seen or unseen. We love when a photo tells a story, whether that’s a family playing in the woods or a candle on a table
Tip for Beginners Technically, I encourage people to use what I call “focus with intention,” which means the subject or a piece of the subject is in focus unless blur is purposeful, and to be aware of the background. A messy background can take away from the subject, whereas a clean background brings attention to the subject. It’s amazing how you can shift your body positioning while you’re shooting and increase the power of the shot exponentially. However, for every “rule” there is an amazing photo to break that rule! So, the only real rule is to keep taking photos, and to experiment and have fun along the way. Always keep a camera with you, even if it’s your phone camera. Experiment. Have fun with it! All that we’ll explore and learn can be used to take better photos, but how you use the tools and techniques can make the difference between a nice snapshot and a visual story. Keep shooting, trying different things, and pushing the boundaries of what feels comfortable to you. Introduction to PhotographyPhotography is Art created by Light! What is Photography? Photography is an art form like drawing and painting. Photographers use their camera to make us see life in a different way, feel emotions, and record stories and events. There are three basic styles of photography. Landscape, Portrait, Documentary Landscape Photography Landscape is a photograph of the environment. It could be the forest, mountains, oceans, or your backyard. Ansel Adams is a famous landscape photographer. Here is one of his images.
Portrait Photography Portrait photography is a photo of a person or animal. It is important to show an emotion.
What is the emotion shown in this photo? Scared, Angry What is Portrait Photography? A portrait photograph is a picture of a person or animal that shows an emotional connection.
Photography by Lukasz Holma of Actress Lauren Bacall
Photography by Keith Carter Portraits can be the whole body.
The Dress , Photography by Sally Mann
Documentary Photography Documentary photography presents facts without changing anything.Good documentary photographs make you wonder what the story is behind the photograph.
Where do you find Documentary Photographs Newspaper, Magazines, Books, Internet Documentary photographs can be either portrait or landscape
Contrast Contrast refers to the brightness between the light and shadow areas of a picture.
Does it have contrast? What direction is the light on the trees coming from?
What is Contrast? Contrast is the difference between light and shadow. Think about a flashlight in a dark room.
Rule of Thirds A photo is more interesting if the subject is NOT directly in the center. Try placing your subject 1/3 to the left or right, or 1/3 from top or bottom.
One photograph uses rule of thirds and the other uses central focus.
Point of View Try selecting and unusual point of view. Eye Level
Above
Below
Proximity Don’t be shy! Get close to your subject.
“One should really use the camera as though tomorrow you'd be stricken blind.” - By Dorthea Lange
IntroductionSoftware Consultant by Profession, Photographer by PassionPhotography, to me is more than a passion. It’s a tool that helps me reinvent myself again and again. It teaches me patience and tells me that it is OK if the things go wrong and if you hang around a little while, things fall back into place and in fact in a better way. Photography to me is a medium to express what I feel about a subject, be it a living being or a landscape or just random things around me. What I have observed is that photography is a field with infinite opportunities to learn. This passion has led me explore the world around me through the lens.
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