Sensory Overload

"I believe that more and more, we are defining our environments not as the spaces themselves, in terms of the buildings or architecture, but rather by the objects and devices that we buy and surround ourselves with. ... I would like that message to carry through universally," Seymour said.

What do you think about this statement?

I agree with the statement, but I don't agree with how he thinks that we are increasing this mentality through the years. I believe although consumerist culture is becoming more relevant now, this mentality has always existed.


As an aspiring photographer how does this make you feel about your photography?

I've always loved minimalist photography but this series made me think more about using more colors and I thought it was a cool idea to have a lot of objects to act as a background.

2. When you looked through the images, did you want to visit this place and take your camera?

Ye!

3. What do you think it would be like to be the child of someone who worked at this place?

I think it would be a cool place to grow up, but they would probably have to deal with the economy which would be kind of weird for a kid?

4. Describe your favorite photo to me.

My favorite photo was the 2nd photo with all the fake flowers. I think I like this photo because I really love flowers and all the pinks and bright colors kind of melt together.

Action photos preview

Warm up: This image is award winning because the photo is filled with action, but also captures the person getting water poured on him right before he realized what was happening, contrasting his plain face with the action of the water. The shutter speed is probably high. The photo was definitely planned, since it happens at most games, but the photo wasn't posed. The advanced techniques present are action and perspective, and rule of thirds.

Outside Prompt Shoot - Terrors of Growing Up

yeah don't submit this

Magazine Cover Peer Review

http://bellasphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com

1. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it?

YOUNG, by Bella Lufschanowksi

2. List two things you liked about the magazine cover

I really really loved the title of the magazine, from the colors, font, and the embellishments. I also really loved the color scheme in general and the photo was really interesting.

3. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover.

One thing I would say to improve is to make it look more like a magazine cover, and add more headlines. The way that you gave a couple words about an article and a name under it looked more like an album cover, which I still really like, but it doesn't look as much as a magazine as it does an album.

4. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes.

The photo, title, and minimalist nature of the cover is what attracted my eyes.

5. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place?

Everything is the right size and in the right place :)

6. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not?

Probably, because the cover is super pretty to me, but it also doesn't tell me a lot of what's in it.

7. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?

It's a self portrait.a

Prompt Shoot Peer Review

http://timmy7401.blogspot.com


1. Which photo do you like best? Why?

My favorite photo was the photo of the berries, because I thought that the color contrast between the berries and leaves was really interesting and I also liked how the picture filled the whole frame.

2. Which is your least favorite image? Why?

My least favorite image is the footprint picture, because it was hard to see what the picture was without the description. 

3. Overall, make two positive statements about their pictures.

I really liked the ideas for all of the pictures; I thought they were all unique, especially the berries and the exit signs one. The lighting was also interesting and well shot in all of them.

4. Overall, what is one area that this person could improve upon in your opinion.

Timmy could work on incorporating photo rules into his pictures.

5. Which prompt do you think they did the best portraying, from your perspective?

The one he best portrayed was the exit sign one, because I thought he portrayed 'the end' in a unique way.

6. Which prompt do you think they did the least successfully portray, from your perspective?

Even though I really liked the photo, I thought putting the likely inedible berries as 'yummy' was a little bit of a stretch, and not successfully portrayed.

Prompt Shoot 3

the end

eight

footprint

the end

3 Best Photos of 2015

I liked this picture because at the time this photo was taken, I was in the crowd also watching the fireworks in London. On top of that, I thought it was interesting how this was one of the first pictures taken in 2015.

I liked this picture not only because of the event that caused it, but also because of the colors and elements in it. Most of the photo is compromised of reds and blues- symbolizing the French flag- and the black and white posters split the photo almost in half, making the picture interesting.

I liked this picture because of the story behind the picture. The child's family was trying to find refuge from the country, but sadly failed, and this photo shows that families', and many other refugee families', story.