Currently in the FB group they are having a discussion about the difference between photojournalism and documentary photography. Thought it would interest you all.
The FB group also has good announcements about internships and other opportunities.
Feb 18, 2012
What is photojournalism?
The Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University has a strong photojournalism program. The photo department has a Facebook group that may interest you.
Feb 16, 2012
Lightroom contact sheets
Here are some further instructions for printing your contact sheets in Lightroom.
In the Print module:
Choose Contact Sheet/Grid.
Do not select Zoom to Fill.
In the Layout tab, set the Page Grid to Rows 5, Columns 4.
Adjust the Cell Spacing and Cell Size to fill the page.
In the Overlays tab, select:
Page Options: Page Numbers,
Photo Info: Filename.
Page Setup is in the bottom left corner. Format for: Adobe PDF 9.0
Print or Print One and save a pdf.
Is that clear?
In the Print module:
Choose Contact Sheet/Grid.
Do not select Zoom to Fill.
In the Layout tab, set the Page Grid to Rows 5, Columns 4.
Adjust the Cell Spacing and Cell Size to fill the page.
In the Overlays tab, select:
Page Options: Page Numbers,
Photo Info: Filename.
Page Setup is in the bottom left corner. Format for: Adobe PDF 9.0
Print or Print One and save a pdf.
Is that clear?
Feb 14, 2012
Pictures of the Year competition
Laura Boushnak won a POY Award Of Excellence for this photo of prosthetic legs in a Lebanese refugee camp.
Here are links for POYi, the Pictures of the Year international competition:
Homepage: http://poyi.org/
Live streaming of judging: http://univofmo.adobeconnect.com/poyi/
2012 winners so far are on homepage.
2011 winners: http://www.poyi.org/68/winners.php
Previous winners: http://poyi.org/69/archive.php
Feb 13, 2012
What makes a good photo?
In class on 2/9 we brainstormed what makes a good photo? Here is the excellent list we created:
- composition: the arrangement of subjects in the frame
- lighting: direction of light (and other qualities)
- clear focal point (this can be done with focus, color, contrast, etc)
- there is a clear purpose: the photo conveys the goal/message of the photographer
- the subject is interesting
- unique perspective
- creativity
- depth of the image, multiple layers
- emotional response
- technical skill
Memorize this list. We'll discuss this more next week.
Feb 7, 2012
Lightroom tutorials
In class today I will give an introduction to Lightroom. You can find many useful tutorials to Lightroom on the Adobe website:
• Main tutorial page: http://www.adobe.com/support/photoshoplightroom/gettingstarted/index.html
• Main help page: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Lightroom/3.0/Using/index.html
• Overview tutorial: http://bit.ly/hkwgm2
• Metadata tutorial: http://thelightroomlab.com/2008/11/working-with-metadata-presets-in-lightroom/
• Full manual: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Lightroom/3.0/Using/lightroom_3_help.pdf
• Training videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-lightroom-3
• Video on importing: http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-lightroom-3/be-organized/
• Video on editing: http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-lightroom-3/select-rate-and-prioritize-your-images/
• Main tutorial page: http://www.adobe.com/support/photoshoplightroom/gettingstarted/index.html
• Main help page: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Lightroom/3.0/Using/index.html
• Overview tutorial: http://bit.ly/hkwgm2
• Metadata tutorial: http://thelightroomlab.com/2008/11/working-with-metadata-presets-in-lightroom/
• Full manual: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Lightroom/3.0/Using/lightroom_3_help.pdf
• Training videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-lightroom-3
• Video on importing: http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-lightroom-3/be-organized/
• Video on editing: http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-lightroom-3/select-rate-and-prioritize-your-images/
Feb 6, 2012
Photo Idea galleries
It is valuable to always keep looking at the work of other photographers. I save a copy of any photo I find intriguing, and shots that gives me ideas I will want to try later.
Where to look for photos? Here are a few sites to get you started:
- a photo a day
- flak photo
- Fraction magazine
- Image, deconstructed
- NYT's Lens Blog
- National Geographic
- NPR's Picture Show
You can also choose a keyword and search in:
Feb 1, 2012
Photographers discussed in class 1/31/12
I talked about photographer Chase Jarvis who uses cell phone cameras to take great photos and says "the best camera is the one that's with you. Here is his "Best Camera"web page.
The book I chose for my monograph is "...all the days and nights" by Doug DuBois.
(This is the photo I described for you.)
Your homework reading is by Freeman Patterson.
The book I chose for my monograph is "...all the days and nights" by Doug DuBois.
(This is the photo I described for you.)
Your homework reading is by Freeman Patterson.
Jan 31, 2012
Welcome
Welcome everyone to a new semester.
This class blog will have information about assignments, links to extra readings, and other announcements.
In the right side column are links to your blogs.
On your own blog, you'll post your homework assignments, your photos, and photos for your idea file. Also feel free to share any items that you think will interest us. I expect you all to read and comment on each other's blogs.
Thanks
- Mike
This class blog will have information about assignments, links to extra readings, and other announcements.
In the right side column are links to your blogs.
On your own blog, you'll post your homework assignments, your photos, and photos for your idea file. Also feel free to share any items that you think will interest us. I expect you all to read and comment on each other's blogs.
Thanks
- Mike
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