Well, here we are at the conclusion of another course. They seem to move so fast. Just when I’m really digging in and loving it, too. Oh well, that always seems to be the case. But before I prepare for the next adventure, I would like to share the final project for this course. For … More FAS-226 Photo Essay
This week we explored portraits, which I found fun yet with some trepidation. It can be tough directing people, having them do what you need for an image. I found I prefer a more natural, hands off approach. It was more fun, and I think with better results, capturing a moment in time, a slice … More FAS-226 Photoshoot VI
This week, we had the fun of tackling Still Life. I think the first thing for me to understand with this subject was, Still Life is much more than a bowl of fruit. It’s easy to fall into that trap, considering the association with historical paintings of the genre. But Still Life can be almost … More FAS-226 Photo Shoot 5
Our photo shoot focused on landscapes. I have always found landscape photography inspiring and a great way to transport myself to places I may never see. Realistically, without unlimited funds and time, it would be almost impossible to see the many wonders the natural, and human made, world holds. Landscape photography is an easy way … More FAS-226 Photo Shoot 4
For our second assignment, we were focused, no pun intended, on aperture settings and depth of field. I felt more comfortable this week using the camera manually and changing settings. I keep vacillating between being more organized about my shots and different settings used, and just winging it and having some fun experimenting. Each has its own … More FAS-226 Photo Shoot 2
After a much needed break with not enough rest, we are back at it, this time with FAS-226, Digital Photography. Like most people, I am accustomed to taking pictures. But I want to aspire to be like the few who take photographs. I’m hoping through this course I can learn how to develop a better … More FAS-226 Photo Shoot 1
Designer Development 