Context

For this assignment we had to take a picture somewhere in the school. We had to edit the photo in photoshop. We could add our own photos or photos from online to our original photos to change them into something new.

original

edited

This assignment taught me a different way to utilize photoshop to edit my photos. It taught me how to realistically edit other photos into my photos to completely change them. I took a photo of a display case in the school. I used all kinds of photoshop tools, especially quick selection, layers, and eraser to give my photo the look of being a beach. 

Photo assignment 5, architecture

For this assignment we had to photograph architecture. you could take a picture of anything that showed architecture, such as buildings. We also had to edit our photos in photoshop to look different than our original photo.

 original

 edited

ISO- 80

f stop- f/4

exposure- 1/1000

This assignment taught me how to improve your photos by using photoshop to edit them. I also learned how to take photos that really showcase the architecture. I took photos of buildings in downtown ann arbor because they have a lot of great architecture. I think the assignment went well, and I had a lot of photos to chose from.

Portrait demo

For this assignment we had to take portrait pictures of people using studio setting and bounce cards. we used photoshop to adjust levels and add a black background and white frame. We also had to edit another photo and add a black background and frame.

This assignment helped familiarize me with photoshop. I learned how to use multiple layers to create a photo with a background and frame. It also taught me how to add more than one photo into one photoshop document. I learned the different effects that can be created with lighting and settings in photoshop. The lighting in my photos could have been better, but I think it went pretty well.

Assignment 4- nature

For this assignment, I photographed nature. The assignment was to take a picture that says something about the nature or landscapes we live in. We had to take a picture of something that was some kind of nature, or represented nature or some kind of landscape.

shutter speed- f/5
aperture- 1/125
ISO- 250




From this assignment I learned how to photograph nature. It taught me about the different light settings on the camera and which worked best outdoors. I took a picture of the sunset in my backyard. I  like my photo this week and think the assignment went really well. I think the bright colors complement the black outline of the trees and create a good contrast.

Assignment 3- Shadows

For this assignment I used shadows and light in my photos. The assignment was to take pictures that play on the contrast between shadows and light. I tried to capture these effects in my photos.

Shutter speed: 1/30
ISO: 200
Aperture: f/3.1




From this assignment I learned how to photograph shadows and light. I took a picture of a star we have on our wall. The window by it let in light which created the shadowy effect. I think the shadow of the star and the dark colored table I set it on contrasted well with the bright color of the wall and the silvery colored star. I think this assignment went really well and the picture looks very unique.

Panoramic

For this assignment we had to create panoramic photos using photoshop. We had to take at least three photos to create into one. We used photomerge on photoshop to merge the photos together.

This assignment taught me how to use a new setting on photoshop. I learned how to use photomerge to create panoramic photos. I learned how to use the manual setting on the camera to create the same effect on each photo. I also learned the importance of using a tripod or holding the camera very steadily in order for the panoramic effect to look right. I think this assignment went okay, my pictures weren't perfect but the photemerge created a cool effect.

Motion Demo

For this assignment we had to use motion blur in our photos. We took pictures of someone riding a bike and had to incorporate a motion blur effect. We did this by adjusting the shutter speed and taking the photo while following the speed of the bike with our cameras.

From this assignment I learned about the camera techniques needed to create a motion blur effect in photos. I learned that the shutter speed needs to be slowed down to create this effect. You have to follow the moving subject to keep them in focus but blur the background. I think this photo turned out okay, but the subject was pretty out of focus and the background probably could have been more blurred.