Funny Portraits

Bokeh Effect Photos

Painting Recreation Assignment

Original Painting


Recreation of Painting

Questions for the Speaker

1. What kind of gear do you use?
2. How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?
3. What is your favorite photograph you have taken so far?
4. Whose work has influenced you most?
5. What is one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

Painting Recreation Questions

Where is the light coming from?
The light is coming from the side of the model.
How can you duplicate that light?
I will make sure the sun is facing the model while also creating a small shadow on her back.
What other non-clothing elements appear in the painting that you will need to duplicate?
I will try my best to look for a model with blond hair (preferably with her hair up in a bun). I will also need for my model to be on a field with some flowers around. 
What kind of angles did the painter use to compose the image?
The painter took this picture from above the model. 
What clothing will you need to acquire/create to duplicate the painting?
I will need my model to wear a white (some-what long sleeve) shirt. 
Who would be a good model?
I am thinking Olivia would be a good model. 
List the details you see in the painting, specifically the things the model will be wearing, poses they will need to hold, etc?
- they will need to hold a flower
- they will need to be on their stomach
- they will need to be looking at the flower they picked
- they will need to be wearing a white shirt
- they will need to be surrounded by flowers on a field it
What will be the three most difficult things to duplicate, in your opinion?
The lighting, finding an area with a variety of flowers (since they are not in season), and having my model wear a long, white sleeve shirt.



Where is the light coming from?
It is directly on the subject.
How can you duplicate that light?
I will have to evenly distribute the light on the subject by putting the light directly on the subject.
What other non-clothing elements appear in the painting that you will need to duplicate?
I will need to duplicate the position of the model and have my model holding an ice cream cone.
What kind of angles did the painter use to compose the image?
The painter was directly in front of the subject. 
What clothing will you need to acquire/create to duplicate the painting?
I will need a blue/green swimsuit or dress. 
Who would be a good model?
I think my cousin would be a good model.
List the details you see in the painting, specifically the things the model will be wearing, poses they will need to hold, etc?
- the hair style (half up and half down)
- the outfit
- the lighting
- the position
- the facial expression (semi-serious)
What will be the three most difficult things to duplicate, in your opinion?
The lighting, the hair style, and the outfit would be the most difficult to duplicate.



Where is the light coming from?
The lighting is coming from a window. 
How can you duplicate that light?
I will have to use the light from a window.
What other non-clothing elements appear in the painting that you will need to duplicate?
Cloth draped on the window and pairs on the bed beside the model.
What kind of angles did the painter use to compose the image?
The painter used a side profile.
What clothing will you need to acquire/create to duplicate the painting?
I will need my model to wear a long, dark colored dress.
Who would be a good model?
I think my mother would be a good model.
List the details you see in the painting, specifically the things the model will be wearing, poses they will need to hold, etc?
- red cloth over the window
- the bed with pairs
- the model needs to be holding and looking at the phone
- her expression (needs to be serious)
What will be the three most difficult things to duplicate, in your opinion?
The lighting, the outfit, and an area with similar colors.

Plan for the week

I am planning to finish the free shoot assignment and try to finish the painting recreation assignment over the weekend.

Free Shoot - TONGUE

RAW vs JPEG

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

- has a higher dynamic range

- has at least 8 bits per color

- is uncompressed

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file:

- not as sharp

What are three advantages of a JPEG file: 

- is higher in contrast

- sharper

- can be processed by one's camera

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file: 

- lower in dynamic range

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera?

- it captures all the data 

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?

- one has control over the compression of the final image

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

- one must check if their camera has the option to shoot in RAW format

- one must realize that RAW files are larger than JPEG files

- one can also convert RAW images to JPEG

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?

- one must learn how to use RAW files if one is looking for greater flexibility and processing options

1. Which file formats discussed have you used in the past?

- I have used JPEG in the past

2. What is the difference between a Raster and a Vector file?

- raster graphics are composed of pixel while vector graphics are composed of paths

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

- jpeg is usually lossy

- psd is lossless

- tiff is lossless

- dng is lossless

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

- jpeg is used to compose and download/upload photos

- tiff is used for exchanging raster graphics

- psd used to layer, edit, or crop images

- dng is a RAW file format  

- nef is also a RAW file format

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?

- jpeg: yes

- tiff: no

- psd: no

- dng: yes

- nef: yes