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02/18/25
It looks like a photo you’d likely see on social media, right? That is exactly what I was going for when I captured this moment—a photo of my all-time favorite coffee, Caramel Macchiato, alongside my Japanese alphabet tracing pad. In this shot, I aimed to highlight how coffee shops serve as study and workspace stations for people. Just like that day, I was working on my alphabet tracing assignment. As for the filter settings I used, I wanted to emphasize the warmth, comfort, and quiet ambiance that coffee shops exude. This is the type of filter I often see in most coffee shop photographs.
This photo was taken using my phone’s main camera. I know I should have used the pro feature, but for some reason, it just would not focus on the subject (the coffee). My sister and I tried everything we could to make it focus properly, but it kept locking onto the background instead. So, I ended up using the main camera feature, and the result turned out pretty good. I also tried to use grids while capturing the photo. I have always taken pictures with grids, but honestly, I do not really know how to apply them properly—I just trust my instincts. If the photo looks good and the subjects align with the edges and vertices of the grid, then I go for it. At first glance, it looked good to me, but when I examined it closely, I noticed something. I’m not sure if it is the fault of my phone’s camera or just my eyesight (which is not great, sorry 😅), but the blurring effect on the paper was not as smooth as I expected it to be. Overall, though, I’m satisfied with the result!
Kamera on Macchiato, onegaishimasu.
I captured this photo while waiting for my mom as she was paying for the therapy treatment she received at Tondo Medical Center. To kill time and lessen the boredom, I decided to take some photos outside, and this was one of them. In that moment, I noticed people being rushed into this building—clearly in emergency situations that required immediate medical attention. That’s what inspired me to capture this particular part of the building.
I took this using my phone’s pro mode feature. As you can see (and maybe even feel), I wanted the photo to have a dramatic effect. I don’t really remember the exact settings I used, but I played around with the contrast and white balance a lot. At that time, I wanted the photo to exude an eerie vibe, reflecting the intense and urgent atmosphere of an emergency building. And I think I succeeded. I also used a grid here. I’m not sure if I applied it correctly, but this is one of the photos I captured that I really like.
02/17/25 TMC - Emergency
I captured this photo at the same time as the first one I shared above—same place, just a different angle. Here, I wanted to showcase the interior design of the coffee shop I visited. Most of the interior is made of wood, and the second floor has a balcony-style design, which is why there’s a light coming from upstairs in the photo. These features enhance the cozy ambiance that the coffee shop aims to exude.
Unlike the first photo, I used pro mode here, and it worked fine. Maybe it’s because there wasn’t a particular subject to focus on, unlike the first one—it’s more of a scenery shot. I think I used the same filter as the first photo, but I lowered the exposure here because I wanted to highlight the "Coffee Station" sign and the light coming from upstairs. Just like the first photo, I also wanted to showcase the warmth, comfort, and quiet ambiance that coffee shops have. I used a grid for this shot as well, and I think it turned out great. I like how the elements are placed in the frame. However, I know there's still a lot to improve on when it comes to capturing interior designs of establishments. I really hope to learn more from this course—MMS 173.
02/18/25 Coffee-nterior Station
I chose these three photos because they are the top ones I captured to the best of my ability. I know they may not be the best or greatest examples of shots if we consider the technical aspects of photography, but I believe this is already a great start. As I learn more from MMS 173, I know my photography skills will improve, and I'm looking forward to that. This is just the beginning—a small step leading to bigger ones.
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