Mural Project Preview

1. A theme I would use is probably the diversity here at Akins. There is so many different types of people here. Unlike schools like Westlake and Conelly.

2. I think this theme is worth devoting time because it shows how different we are & I think kids will care about this because they also get to see how diverse we really are.

3. One advantage is that it'll be quick and easy to hold the camera. A disadvantage is that a phone wouldn't give you all the good details in a photo.

4. One advantage of using a SLR camera is that the photo will come out great and detailed. One disadvantage is the app is used for phones so how would we upload them to the app from the memory card?

5. I think we should use SLR cameras because it helps the picture come out better and I feel it'll show a story in the picture clearer.

Power Point Reaction

I found the powerpoint to be very amazing. I liked how the photographer got all the good angles of the animals. I also liked how the photographer edited the pictures to black and white. Another thing I loved about this power point was how close up some of the pictures were and the details you could see.

This photo is my favorite because I know this photo was difficult to take because this photo was timed perfect, right when the elephant threw the sand on its self and the positioning is perfect. I know it was tough to get the good positioning because the elephant is moving and to frame it well most of took some time because its huge.

Simplicity is the rule shown here, the rule is simplicity because the elephant is the main focus and you can't really see anything in the background to distract you away from the animal.

A. Pentax 67II with only two fixed lenses.

B. The reason for him taking this photos was to show that these animals have equal ability in life just like humans.

C. He's hope to show the world how beautiful africa is and the animals

D. "You wouldn't take a portrait of a human being from a hundred feet away and expect to capture their spirit; you'd move in close."

Academic Shoot reflection.

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you? 

I had trouble trying to find the right positioning to follow the rules. To me lines was one of the hardest rules to follow.

2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.

I found myself focusing the camera a lot because some of the objects were pretty hard to get because the subjects were moving and doing there own thing. Also holding the camera was difficult because sometimes you have to put your body in awkward positions to get great photos.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?

If I could do the assignment again I would try to focus more on the proper rules and follow them more than I thought I should.

4. What things would you do the same?

I would continue to try different things like positioning wise.

5. When you go out with your next set of prompts, which rule do you think will be the easiest to achieve?

I like the easiest would be balance.

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?

I think the hardest would be lines.

7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?

I don't really understand framing to well & I can look up some photos of framing and get a clue or hint of what framing is about.

Academics Shoot.

Rule of thirds.

1. I feel I sorta followed the rule it was tough finding a good picture.

2. The subject is a kid doing an online assignment.

3.I feel it is.

4. I could've probably put myself in a better position.

Balance.

1. I feel I followed the rule well.

2. The subject is a group of students in choir reading their lyrics and tones.

3.I feel it is clear to viewers.

Framing.

1.I feel I followed the rule good.

2. The subject is the Teacher giving instructions.

3. I think it's clear to the viewers.

Lines.

1. I feel I followed the rule but barely.

2. This photo shows two students looking onto a harvest of plants. 

3.I feel it sorta hard to see it but it's there.

4. Maybe figure a way to see the line clearly.

Avoiding mergers.

1.I feel I followed the rule well.

2. This photo shows three athletes talking and about to work out.

3. I think it really visibly to viewers.

Simplicity.

1. I feel I follow the rule well.

2. This photo shows a students working on assignment. 

3. I feel it's clear to viewers.

Academics/Community Service

This is action because you can see a chemical exploding from the cup and it's emotion because she looks pretty amazed by the explosion.

To me this picture tells a sad story because they're all gathered up together around a flag pole with their  heads down holding hands. It seems as if something bad happened and they're praying together.

This photo is most interesting to me because it's really funny how the students are messing with the teacher. I rarely ever see something like this.

1. I like this photo because it shows teamwork within a group of girls on a science lab.
2. I find this photo to be balanced.


1. I think I could get photos like the ones I saw today in classrooms like science, also in a art or dance room.
2. I would like to Coach randolph's class or Mrs.Sells.
3. To get good photos like these I would have to be in great position and be ready for a good shot.