Embedded Files
Through the resources loaned by the Sandy High School, photojournalism has given me the chance to capture small moments and characters around me. Below are some samples I was able to salvage from my computer/the archives that demonstrate my understanding of photo composition.
Capturing Characters (Portraits)
Capturing Characters (Portraits)
Dan Wangerin sits with his dog 2-Tuff in the Mountain Moka table in front of City Hall. Wangerin frequently walks around the Sandy area, saying hello to commuity members who recognize him. Wangerin even gets to cut to the front of the Joe's Donuts line when he brings in 2-Tuff, feeding the dog first thing in the morning.
Although this quality isn't the highest since it was taken spur of the moment, it captures Wangerin's attire as well as his relationship with his dog 2-tuff. This is one of my favorite photos because it shows the details that makes the story interesting, such as his attire.
This is a photo I really enjoy, not only because of it's vibrancy, but also because of it was taken in a source's studio which reveals more details in the photo. Caroline Allen is a mystic who paints, and I feel like her work, and passion, transpired well into the camera lens. She holds a stoic expression, which compliments the abstract brush strokes.
Westview Climate Change Club
Westview Climate Change Club after hosting a sustainable fashion club show with over 100 people in attendance. The students would work 4-6 hours a week preparing for this event.
See the photos published by The Oregonian here:
Caroline Allen stands with a painting from her "Screaming Goddess" collection. Allen works out of a yurt in Estacada, where she also does tarot readings and book guidance. Her artwork will be displayed at AntFarm in the Spring.
Writing Captions
Writing Captions
Any good journalist knows that captions can help give context clues, provide more to the story and include pertinent information that can strengthen a photo. When writing my captions, I like to start by describing the key character and event happening in the photo, and then provide more information that helps the audience understand the significance of the photo. I try to include the four W's and H: Who, what, when, how and (somtimes) why.
Using Design Rules
In my digital media class freshman year, I learned about the rules of photography, which help me take better composed photographs. Here are some photos that display particular characteristics well.
Leading Lines
Leading Lines is when a photograph harnesses natural lines around the image in order to draw the eye towards the subject. In the photo on the left, the table and lockers act as leading lines. On the right, the carpet acts as a line. Both photos also use the rule of thirds and were taken at the Westview Climate Change club event.
Rule of Thirds
Perhaps the most essential design idea to have in mind, the rule of thirds acts as a guide for any photographer. I try to place my imaginary grid over all the photos I take.
The photo on the right displays the subject in this imaginary grid, and also where the rails and window end point the eye to the subject.
Natural Frame
My favorite way to take photos, and perhaps the most creative, is finding natural frames to highlight a subject.
In the example on the left, I took a photo of the Instagram live already happening in order to create a more dynamic photo.
Contrast!
Contrast can help make a subject or image pop!
On the left is a photo of the vibrant hues from Caroline Allen's art studio. The right is of a student whose knitting materials popped against the mundane background.
Caroline Allen's art studio. Her studio is a yurt based in Estacada, Oregon. She first started painting by doing a "painting a day," and has slowly progressed over time, filling her walls with visual works.
Anna Rajesh creates a hat to donate for the nonprofit Tight-Knit at an EnVi club meeting. Rajesh help found EnVi her freshman year at Westview High School, which has now planted over 4,000 trees across the world due to EnVi's fundraising.
Telling a story without saying a word
Telling a story without saying a word
These photographs below are the epitome of my favorite stories highlighting members in the community. The left is a group of high school students from a nonprofit EnVi who are working diligently of different fiber arts to donate to their community. I like this photograph because it shows them in action, surrounded by fiber. The right is a girl wearing a shirt that says, "NO PANTS ARE THE BEST PANTS." This is one of my favorite photos because the saying on the shirt captures the ethic of the entire sustainable fashion show.
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