Protraits

 This is a photo of Marlia using window light. I really liked this photo because of the soft lighting, by using window light I was able to create lighting that wasn't harsh and complimented Marlia. I also like it because of the placement of Marlia, unlike my other photos Marlia is placed off to the side this makes for a very appealing composition. One of my favorite parts of this photo is the expression on Marlia's face, she looks like she is generally happy and that makes the photo much more visually pleasing.

This photo of Sebastian is using open shadow for the lighting. I chose this photo because of the composition. Although Sebastian is placed directly in the middle of the frame I think it makes for a very interesting photo. I also like it because lighting is soft and it really makes all the colors he is wearing and in the background vibrant. And finally the expression on Sebastian's face is very genuine, and genuine expressions always make for the best photos. One thing I would change about this photo is the lighter blue spots on the dark blue background. I think they are very distracting from the rest of the photo.

This last photo is using the direct sunlight. I really like this photo because of the very harsh contrast of the shadows on the face. I think the harsh shadows add a very interesting look to the photo. I also like this photo because of the composition and the expression on his face. Just like the photo above Sebastian is placed in the center of the frame which works very nicely with the patterned background. And finally the expression on his face is very different from the previous photos, instead of being happy and smiling he looks more serious. I think the serious expression ties the whole photo together.

What to Do About Online Art Theft & Plagiarism - Respons

One of the most pressing issues that artists face today is art theft and plagiarism. This article highlights the affects that theft and plagiarism can have on an artists work and the artist them selves.
It informs us that artists are missing oppartunites and losing money when their artwork is stolen, especially when big companies are using their  artwork for commercial use.

This article also talks about the proper legal actions someone should take when they want justice for their stolen artwork. There are 7 steps someone should take, 1. Find out your countries copyright laws 2. Prepare, Monitor & Protect all artwork online 3. Locate stolen artwork online 4. Consider potential gains 5. Gather evidence 6. Send a cease and desist letter and finally 7. Class action lawsuit. Each step is a good way to protect art work or a good way to take action when your artwork is stolen.

I think this article is very helpful for young and even old artists who are struggling with keeping their art. It provides useful steps to keep art safe and it explains all the steps throughly so readers can understand is easily. Over all I think this article is a helpful tool that provides important information that makes the process of saving your artwork from theft and plagiarism slightly easier then before.

Portrait Photos

 This photo is an example of open shadow.  I like this photo because it uses shadows in a very interesting way. I also like it because it uses very muted colours which I think looks very nice with the shadow. The muted colours also add more drama to the photo.

 This photo is an example of direct sunlight. I really like this photo because the subject (the boy and the gerbil) are very interesting and cute to look at. Also even though it is direct sunlight the light is soft and isn't harsh. I also like it because of the colours, their very vibrant and pretty.

This photo is an example of window lighting. I like this photo because the lighting is very soft and it frames the subject very nicely. I also like it because the photo is in black and white, which adds more emotion and drama to it.

Photography Homework

Shutter Speed

These photos are examples of different shutter speeds. The first photo is using a high shutter speed I know this because the photo is very crisp and clean. You are able to see all of the detail in the photo. The second photo is an example of a low shutter speed, I know this because the cars on the street are very blurry. You are unable to see any detail.

Depth Of Field 

The first picture is an example of wide depth of field, I know this because you are able to see all the detail of the photo. Also everything is in focus in the first photo. The second photo is an example of shallow depth of field, I know this because not everything is in focus. There is only one section of the photo that is in focus.