Photography – Randis Reflective Journal

LT week 12 – Fun with Slow Shutter Speeds

During this lesson task you will get familiar with working in a darker environment and how it affects buildings and people while using slow shutter speed. Wait until it’s almost dark outside. Take your camera and go and sit in a busy tourist area. Choose a building or statue to photograph. Place your camera onContinue reading “LT week 12 – Fun with Slow Shutter Speeds”

LT week 11 – Mastering the Art of Product Photography

Question 1 Written assignment (Research and analysis) (1 hour) Draw up a list of the most important aspects of a product photograph. Refer to shadows, lighting, quality, ISO and editing in your answer. Mention at least five things. Question 2 Practical assignment (6 hours) Make your own DIY light tent. Take product photographs of theContinue reading “LT week 11 – Mastering the Art of Product Photography”

LA week 24 – Composition

Take a series of photographs, each photograph must focus on one of the following: Pattern Symmetry Texture Depth of field Lines Framing Perspective Space Balance Colour Submit your ten best photographs to your blog. The green wire that I had to shoot this photo through makes for a soft framing of the tiger Boonya. TheContinue reading “LA week 24 – Composition”

LA week 23 – Studio Lighting

Question 1 – Written assignment Name three lighting sources and their functions. Name two light modifiers and explain the difference between them. Draw a diagram of and describe the three-point lighting setup. Three lighting sources: Natural light – such as the sun and the moon, where no equipment is used to create light. Flash lightsContinue reading “LA week 23 – Studio Lighting”

LA week 9 – Know your camera Q1 & Q2

Question 1Observation and analysis (2 hours) After reading the appropriate section in your prescribed textbook From Snapshots to Great Shots, please answer the following questions: Name all the functions / buttons on the front of your camera Name all the functions / buttons on the back of your camera Explain how you would set the correct ISOContinue reading “LA week 9 – Know your camera Q1 & Q2”