Phobia Project

A. Phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of something.

B. 5 Phobias

• Agliophobia- is the fear of pain
• Bacteriophobia- is the fear of bacteria
• Catoptrophobia- is the fear of mirrors
• Deipnophobia- is the fear of dining or dinner conversations
• Enochlophobia- is the fear of crowds

C. Ideas of Phobia Photos:
Sciophobia is the fear of shadows. I will photograph my cousin in a room with no frames, desks, or objects. Just a wall behind her. In order for a shadow to appear I will either wait until the sun sets or put a bright lamp near the subject and then make the shadow as if it were trying to grab her. I will ask my cousin to hold her knees real close to her and close her eyes to portray a scared emotion. I will most likely have the subject on one side (Rule of Thirds) and take a horizontal shot so that I can make sure the shadow is well seen. I will also want my cousin to have a bright attire on such as white or pink in order to show her innocence and have the shadow dark and scary.

Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. I will photograph a family member or a friend and make then have a frightened look on their face. I will place a plastic spider on skin or put a lamp/light behind the plastic spider to project a bigger spider than it originally is. She/he will be positioned up against the wall, near the spider with a terrified look on their face and holding their legs in such a way so that it looks like the are terrified to touch it. This photo could be Rule of Thirds since the subject will be off to one side or it could be frame if I crop the image to focus on the main message. I would want the spider or shadow of the spider to be black/dark and my subject bright in order to show their innocence.

Catoptrophobia is the fear of mirrors. I will photograph a friend or family member. I will make them wear a shirt that is black on the front and white in the back. The white will represent their innocence and the black will represent the fear they have of mirrors. I will shoot the picture in a dark room to portray a creepy environment/mood. This picture will be vertical and represent Frame and Balance. The subject also should have a scary expression on his/her face.

D. Photographic Techniques
Sciophobia Photo- viewpoint: the angle in which the photo is taken
Arachnophobia Photo- background: there should be a plain background and focus on the subject and their fear
Catoptrophobia Photo- frame and balance: the photo should be completely focused on the subject and any extra space should be omitted.

Yearbook Introduction

What a Yearbook Should Include

1. Cover page
2. Photo of the school
3. Address of the school
4. Headlines
5. Subheadlines
6. Acknowledgments section/special awards to school, teachers, staff, or students
7. Opening
8. Closing
9. Student Portraits
10. Quotes/opinions from students or/and teachers about certain subjects
11. Table of Contents
12. The Staff who organized and designed the yearbook
13. Theme
14. Index
15. Special Classes/electives ex: sports, music, art, theater, etc.
16. School Events
17. Clubs/Teams
18. Variety of Colors
19. The Graduating Class
20. Scoreboard of the different teams
21. Academics
22. Student Life
23. Extra Blank Pages (Autograph Section)
24. Dividers
25. Principal's Message

Questions

1. The title of my yearbook is Image illio 2008.
2. It is from The University of Illinois.
3. The elements that are evident are the layout of the pages, a consistent font, and dividers.
4. There are five sections in the yearbook.
5. My favorite spread was the Athletic section specifically the football section because of the quality of the pictures.
6. Yes, there is an index in my book.
7. Yes, there are photos of groups of people, like clubs or organizations.
8. Yes, there is a table of contents.
9. My yearbook does not say how many students attended the school in that year.
10. The yearbook is from Illinois.

Prompt Shoot #4

8 words



Footprints



Pose and Chocolate



Pose and B&W

Welcome Back!

I think this picture is unique and pretty because the street artist is in focus and is in an interesting position which in my opinion makes the picture exciting and different. I also like the black and white effect on the picture.



This is one of my favorite pictures to look at and admire because of the pinkish water and has a hopeful story behind it.



I especially like this picture because olympic athlete, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, turns to his competitors and smiles. He runs the race as if it were easy because the others look like they are out of breath. I also like the quality of the photo, all the subjects are in focus while the background is blurred.


1. One of my favorite songs of 2016 was In The Name Of Love. I was quickly drawn to this song because of the variation of instruments used such as the piano, bass, and guitar. Bebe Rexha's voice is unique and different. Therefore, I enjoyed listening to this song very much. It is also one of those songs that constantly stick to your mind. This song is probably this most-heard song for me. Overall, the artists really polished the song and it is very well known as well.



2. Jason Bourne was one of my favorite movies in 2016. The movie is about Bourne and how he is being hunted by the CIA. The action that occurs in the movie is intense and keeps you on your feet. I heard that the main character, Jason Bourne, says a total of twenty-six lines. Therefore, this must mean that there was a lot of action going on. It is interesting to see how Bourne escapes from difficult circumstances and meanwhile acts calm. I love action movies and this was one of my favorites of the series.

3. The most important and shocking news of 2016 was the U.S. Presidential Election. In my opinion both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were not the best candidates. It was a stressful and surprising election for many. Personally, I think it is very embarrassing how far our world has come. The world is just so messed up and day by day getting worse. So, hopefully this years president can grow up and be a leader because the nation really needs one and needs a change. 

4. From a list of people, I think Simone Biles was one of my favorite people in 2016. She competed in the Rio De Janeiro Olympics and performed really well. She earned four gold medals and one bronze medal. Of course during some of her performances she made mistakes. However, her determination to keep her head high and move on, was inspiring to me and many others. She did not let any obstacles pull her down and ruin her career. 

5. Laurie Hernandez is one of my favorite athlete of 2016. It was our first American hispanic gymnast that competed in the Rio De Janeiro Olympics and was one of the youngest athletes in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. She is inspiring to me because even though millions of people are watching her performance, she continues to perform with confidence and manages to put a smile on her face. Her success is very encouraging to many and to me. She sets an example to others to do your best in everything and never give up when you think there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

1. This Christmas I went to California for a week, but it was the best week of the year. I visited so many places such as downtown LA, Seal Beach and Crescent Bay Beach, hiked on the mountains that were covered in snow, and hiked at Palm Springs (desert area). However, this trip reminded me that life is super short and that we should do our hardest to admire the world and have fun.
2. My resolutions for 2017 are to manage my time better with the homework and the use of devices and do even better on finals at the end of the year.
3. What I am looking forward to in 2017 is making new friends and to my birthday.