Exposure for all images: 1/60 sec, F: 5/6, ISO: 800

Studio Portrait is a form of Photography where photographs are taken with a still quiet background, with color or design. In this case we were using tungsten lights to take studio pictures. Using the mainlight we can create shadows on the subject like a 3/4s picture where a quarter is covered in shadow while the rest it lit up. We also used a fill light to adjust the shadow on the subject. Using both we could create butterfly images which is when both the main light and the fill light are illuminating the subject.

Manual: Manual mode is a mode on the camera that lets you manually select the iso, exposure, and aperture. No factor is automatically set.

TV: TV is similar to Av mode except this time the manually adjustable factor is the shutter speed. The aperture is automatically set along with everything else to the surrounding light as deemed by the camera.

Av: Av is aperture priority mode. Basically it automatically sets the camera to shutter speeds and all other factors the camera thinks fit the surrounding light. This enables you to adjust the aperture manually by hand.

Conceptual means to relate or to be based on a concept. Regarding a self portrait its a representation of who you are.

This image relates to me because during the last year or so I’ve dedicated myself heavily to physical activities in hopes of physical improvement. Towards the beginning it was probably something weak like for girls or such. However with time it becomes an obsession’s from newly found confidence, abilities, and overall improvement towards life.

The basket ball is also there to represent physical activities however its something that requires major skill. Skill I don’t posses. Its more about dabbling in new hobbies and being a jack of all trades. Its more of finding out weather or not I’m capable of something and if I can become capable if not.

Cindy Sherman:

Cindy Sherman is a famous self portrait photographer that uses herself in abstract ways to create strange images. Her images such as Hauser and Wirth are incredibly captivating for their uniqueness. This one was immediately my favorite. When I searched her name, its immediately what popped out amongst all her images. All of her images were to some extent normal, and this one just stood out in black and white with miss matched pieces.

Nothing ordinaire about the picture, just a shot of a busy street next to a Hollywood sign with probably a filter giving it a hint of yellow. While difficult to explain these kinds of environments are the best to walk around and sight see, and to overall just be in. Kind of gives the feeling of a night drive, just a nice cool cruise. The yellow effect adds a feeling of warmth to it to.

I have no idea which story it is, but this cover appears to be a fable of sorts which is very interesting to say the least. Our nosy little minds want to know exactly what’s going on. If you examine the scene it looks like an exile of sorts, or those two men returned and were despised or the law must punish them. There are many possibilities that can only be explored by reading.

Terrifyingly large ships are always scary. Especially these. With hundreds of jets, it almost makes it feel like were on the edge of war.

Taken by Charles Levy, The fat man, an atomic vessel of pure destruction hit Nagasaki. Launched in order to discourage Japan from further attacks. This photo is the mushroom cloud as a result. The reason for selecting this image is, a fascination with the after math of explosives, specifically the resulting shockwave. This image reminds me of the 2023 release, Oppenheimer; A film about the creation of the atomic bomb and Roberts guilt towards making it.

Photographed by Lewis Hine, a small girl going through child labor. The reason this image intrigued me is because in Mexico my father worked a shoe maker industry at the age of 7 years old. He began working at a very young age which accustomed him to harsh labor.

Photographed by the Hubble telescope this is an image of nebula. The place where stars are birthed and given light. Formed by the forces of nearby starts, this pillar shaped nebula. The reason i chose this image is I’ve always had a fascination with space and the way every corner present knew knowledge to be learned, terrifying unknowns.

If I could travel anywhere, I’d want to go to Costa Rica. A Latin American country known for its tropical scenery with beautiful coastlines and rain forest like terrain.  The people themselves are incredibly friendly with the catch phrase being a goodbye and greeting that means, “all life.” The country is known for intense rains all throughout the year, it never really gets cold, however. Every day is perfect weather for a beach day. There are many tourist attractions like ziplining or riding a trolley throughout the forest. Another incredibly attractive spot for tourists is a famous hot spring hotel attraction next to a volcano. There’s lots of pools all throughout and the seven main attractions that are ranked 7 being the least hot to 1 which is the hottest. There’s also an incredibly large variety of creatures including exotic animals like sloths and strange serpents that climb. The food is also incredibly delicious, it doesn’t consist of the stereotypical Spanish dishes. It’s a beautiful spot for a vacation.

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Exposure: Av mode: F4 Shutter 1/60

Exposure: Av mode: F4 Shutter 1/60

Exposure: Av mode: F:8 Shutter speed: 1/16

Exposure: Av mode: F:8 Shutter speed: 1/16