Light: Activity 4 Blog

Find two examples of photographs, which make use of maximum depth of field, and two examples, which have very shallow depth of field.
Describe how the photographer’s selective use of aperture affects the subject in each of the photographs you have chosen.

Found on http://www.wikihow.com/Shoot-at-Hyperfocal-Distance-for-Maximum-Depth-of-Field

These two pictures are good examples of a maximum depth of field. They are both landscapes with everything in focus. Notice how the rocks in the second picture are not focused on, and you can still clearly see the mountains in the background.

 The photographers of these pictures used a small aperture in order to get a maximum depth of field in the picture. The smaller the aperture, the more clear the picture is.
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Photo by Aaron Cohen

These two pictures are good examples of a very shallow depth of field. The first picture is of a young girl giving the camera the thumbs up. Notice how her hand is in focus while her face is blurry and unfocused. The second picture is of a purple flower. Notice how the flower in the front is in focus, while the stem and the flower in the background is blurry and unfocused.

The photographers of these two photos used a large aperture in order to get a very shallow depth of field. The larger the aperture, the more selective the focus is.

Photo by Diane Miller

Light: Activity 3 Blog

Find two images that have been shot into the light or included the light source. Explain how the photographer may have gone about taking a light meter reading for these photographs.

 

Picture found on http://video.ultimatephotoguide.com/shooting-with-backlight/

This is an example of an image that includes the light source. The main source of light is coming from the sun, which is located behind the subject.

This is an example of a picture shot into the light. The main light source is coming from the windows, and the subject is placed in the direction of the light source. This allows the subject to become illuminated. 

Photo by Trevor Dayley

Light: Activity 2 Blog

Find an example of a photograph where the subject has been lit by a single light source and an example where more than one light has been used.
Describe in each the quality and position of the brightest or main light and the effect this has on the subject. In the second example describe the quality and effect the additional light has.

 Photo by Simon Bray

This picture is an example of a subject that has been lit by a single light source. The light source is the sun that is behind the subject, causing the subject to look lit up and bright.

This picture is an example of a subject that has been lit by multiple light sources. One light is to the right of the camera, allowing the subjects face to be lit up. The second camera is to the left of the subject, allowing her back to be lit up. This makes all parts of the subject to be bright, instead of one side in the dark.

Photo by Joshua Craig

Light: Activity 1 Blog

Look through assorted photographic websites and find some examples of subjects lit by hard light and examples of subjects lit by soft light. Describe the effect the light has on the subject’ texture, form and detail, and the overall mood of the picture.

These two pictures are examples of hard light. Hard light allows the subject to have more texture and creates an almost grainy look. Hard light also allows the pictures to have more dramatic shadows, and creates a dark and dramatic look to the picture. It creates a mood of mystery.

                 

   









Photo by Jim Harmer    

Photo by Matthew Hanlon

This picture is an example of soft light. Soft light allows the subject to have a smoother look. It is a lot lighter and brighter than hard light, and does not show texture. Soft light is usually used in portraits, because it makes our skin look smooth and clear. It also creates a mood of happiness.

Photo by Jim Harmer