My Final Portfolio

10 tips for photography

  1. Lighting is everything, it can make or break a photo
  2. The rules of compostion, they can add depth and feeling into your photos
  3. Read the maual, the better you know your camera, the better your photos come out
  4. You’re raw right?, keeping the camera on RAW gives you more flexibility
  5. Eyes are the prize, photos of eyes have lots of feeling
  6. Expirement and play, playing around with your subject and the camera can lead to good photos
  7. You are the average of what you look like, it is your job to find the art in life
  8. It’s hard to be interesting, The best shots are nearly always difficult to be shot
  9. How are you leading your veiwer?, leading lines can make your veiwer see what you are trying to show them
  10. Zen and the art of apeture, shutterspeed, and ISO, the perfect settings can make the perfect photo

Letter to new photo students

Dear New photgraphy students,

I just wanted to share some cool things I learned in Digital Photography. One important aspect is capturing a balanced picture, as well as experimenting with overexposed and underexposed shots. Shutter speed plays a big role too. A low shutter speed lets in more light and creates a longer exposure, while a high shutter speed freezes action but lets in less light. And if you’re shooting in the shade, adding a flash can brighten up the subject. When it comes to editing software, I personally prefer Photoshop over Lightroom because it offers more options and tools. And a quick tip: always save your edited pictures as JPG files when you’re done. In terms of assignments, my top three favorites were shooting sharp motion, capturing candid moments, and the mandalas. It’s amazing to see how you’ve grown and improved by comparing your old and new work. Managing your own site is also super fun because you can customize it to your liking and showcase your work to others. Collaboration with other students is great too, as you can get feedback and opinions on your work. Overall, I highly recommend taking this class. It’s a blast and allows you to be creative and make lasting memories.

Sincerely, Lucie Martinez