Blog Prompt #23

1. You "construct" your identity by the choices you make on how to present yourself. Your choices for your hair, make up, and clothing show who you are. You also "construct" your identity by the choices you make regarding what you do in life and the way you act. In your daily life, you "perform" whenever you are in front of others and you are doing something that you would not normally do by yourself.
2. The actions of my community are what "constructed" my personal culture and social environments. The way we acted as a whole, reflect who we are.
3. My physical environment/space is "constructed" by how I chose to decorate it and how I upkeep it.
4. I would consider almost everything to be "constructed/fabricated." We have changed so much of the world, that only untouched nature is "real." Everything else has been altered in some ways.
5.  I might create the scene of models getting ready to go on the runway. As they are getting ready to walk, multiple people are making final touches on their make up, hair, and outfits, to ensure that their look is what the designer wants it to be.
6. On a smaller scale, the photograph would recreate the idea of a professional soccer game. This could be done by using children toys.

Blog Prompt #22

This video was very interesting to me. It still amazes me what technology can do. CGI can open so many doors for photographers and bring about so many new and exciting things. It's a new development for photography that can really take it to the next level. While it does take a lot of planning and time, the images CGI technology can create are like none other and is definitely and exciting step towards the future.

Blog Post #21

A. They aren't usually posed and are often taken of action. There is usually a lot going on in these photos and they tell stories worth hearing.

B. Snapshots are usually taken quickly and unexpectedly. For this reason, I believe they can be some of the best photos taken. 

C. These photographs are trying to sell something. They make that product stand out and make people want it.

D. They are usually important parts in the film that can tell the viewer a lot about the film by just looking at that one still. 

E. They are usually taken to document that time. They are also taken to make the subject(s) look good. They are often posed and unnatural.

F. Stock images are usually of very general things that could be used in many different contexts. They also tend to be very aesthetically pleasing. 

G. Fashion photography is usually selling garments or accessories. While it often gets criticism for not being realistic, I don't think there are any changes that need to be made. Clothing looks best on tall, slim frames. I don't see why people get so offended by designers using that to their advantage. It's not saying we all have to look like that, but an artist is going to display their work in a way that makes it look best.

H. Paparazzi shots are usually very interesting because they are taken in the heat of the moment and are of an interesting subject often doing something interesting. However, paparazzi photos can also be very boring because they can take photos of celebrities just being themselves, not doing anything interesting.

Historical: Robert Capa

Biography: Born in 1913, Capa was a Hungarian combat photographer and photojournalist for many major wars. He left home at an early age to be a writer, but then discovered photography and developed his career in that.
Technique: He used all black and white with his photography. Because the photos are of war, they do not have planned elements, but the contrast and natural lighting have a defining role.

Significance: He photographs played a significant role in documenting wars and important historic events. He set the standard for photography in wars.

Semi-Contemporary: Kenneth Josephson

http://www.stephendaitergallery.com/dynamic/artwork_display.asp?ArtworkID=2329#


Biography: He is an American photographer, born in 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. He was sent to Germany in the army and was trained in photolithography and aerial reconnaissance photography. When he returned, he earned multiple degrees in photography.
Significance: He uses mainly black and white with interesting lighting. He shows objects in a new way.
Techniques: He concentrated on conceptual photography when he returned to the states.

Recreation: Travel Photography

I recreated an image with the idea of travel photography. I went to California for spring break and one place we visited was Santa Monica. This is the Santa Monica Pier. I chose to only show part of it to create excitement and curiosity about the place. I chose to have red text because it is a good contrast with the colors in the photo and using the three primary colors has a playful feel.

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