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Photograph by photograph, I’ve been enjoying my captures lately as I learned and applied the lessons in the modules given in this course. From the principles to composition techniques, I’ve learned quite a bit about how to shoot from the heart and mind. I felt disappointed in myself for not trying hard and giving my best in the past few exercises of photography. Like I said in my previous assignment, since the first day of taking this course I was confident in taking pictures of objects and sceneries as I had experienced it in my Senior high school years and part of an organization. However, upon looking at my coursemates' portfolios, I was filled with doubt and failure. How can I be so confident if I myself show no efforts that can be seen in my captures? The thought of failing then spiraled in my head as I worked on Assignment 2 and tried so hard to be better. Only then did I realize that the course is not over yet.
M Y C A P T U R E S
So far, all my expectations from what I mentioned in my introduction video were accomplished but not yet wholly achieved. I was given the chance to make new friends and acquaintances within the class and see different portrayals of different photographs. Although the class’s F2F session will be after this deadline, it gave me time to reflect on my work without anyone influencing or teaching me what to shoot. Yes, analyzing my coursemates’ shots was part of improving mine, but it does not shape it. Everyone has a unique taste in photography, and mine will be something I want to be proud of. As for expanding my knowledge and skill in photography, the modules of Unit I and soon, Unit II, helped in improving my technique and composure. As well as critiquing and having an eye for photography. Being able to apply the lessons after reading it made photography enjoyable for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love taking pictures! Applying to this course helped enjoy it even more. The only expectation that wasn’t discussed yet was the post-processing or editing part of how one handles the shot taken. To be fair, we can’t just add a preset every now and then to make it easier. Adjusting on how to enhance and refine using softwares or apps are what I’m most excited to learn as someone who loves editing. When I encountered how hard I kept on memorising the needs in taking photos, it made me feel pressure and close to burnout.
Photography talks: Criticism and its rocky road
Photography talks: Criticism and its rocky road
Some were good and some were the best at taking photos. In assignment 2, we were asked to talk about each one’s images, helping us hone our criticizing skills in order to be sensitive in what we say or do. Breaking a person’s confidence, especially an artist, might get into a spiraled mind of do’s and don'ts. I figured that one should learn how to accept another one’s criticism. As for challenges, recalling the lessons when not in use seems so hard and I stand by that since the beginning.
There is no wrong way to shoot a photograph. There is just a better way.
Behind the eyes of my coursemates
Behind the eyes of my coursemates
From Elixandra's Vault
From Kayla Gwyneth Pulon
From Adrienne Mercurio
From Tajah Alacapa
From Alexis Alviso
From Stephen Agtoto
From Alexandra Nicole Agustin
From Franceska Santiago
The Lessons in MMS 173
The Lessons in MMS 173
The discussions from the modules show how one should do it and how one should be focusing on their subject. From adjusting the composition and storytelling, to the texture and color grading, these discussions made my analysis of elements and principles better than what I have done before taking the course.
I can’t wait to face new challenges and step out of my comfort zone in the next lessons. Before, I just pointed and shot with a camera, but now that I’m learning photography, my shots have been good, subtle and simple, but good since the start of the course. I’m excited about what the other modules hold and what other activities will be open for us to join. Like game photography, where we break down our production process of photographing a game.
Everything that involves a camera is exciting to look at or practice at.
Before taking the course
Before taking the course
Intramuros, Manila
During taking the course
During taking the course
Barcelona, Sorsogon
I’m slowly learning to love photography. I may not have a professional camera nor a digital one, but the shutter of my cellphone's camera gets me excited and anxious. Excited by the thrill that is ahead of me. Anxious because with the thought of not being better and limiting myself to one I am capable of what I am today. The fear of getting left behind scares me. Although sometimes fear takes over, I am confident that I’ll get through this with the help of experience, lesson applications, and criticism from others.
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