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Location: Alvord Desert, Oregon
Camera: Canon 7D
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
ART247-Blog #13
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Location: Alvord Desert, Oregon
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Tamron 19-35 F/3.5-4.5
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/20
Shutter Speed: 1/80 sec
ISO: 100
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Location: Alvord Desert, Oregon
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Tamron 19-35 F/3.5-4.5
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/20
Shutter Speed: 1/80 sec
ISO: 100
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ART 247- Blog #12
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Location: Billings, MT
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm F/1.8
Aperture: F/4
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
ART 247- Blog #11
Article: https://www.sportdiver.com/five-tips-to-get-started-in-underwater-photography
For this week's blog I decided to change it up a bit and find an article about underwater photography. Underwater photography sounds like a lot of fun, because you can capture pictures of things that you're not accustomed to seeing every day. I don't make it the ocean very often but hopefully one day I'll get the opportunity take photos underwater.
The article discusses 5 tips for beginner photographers to get started in underwater photography. The first and most important tip the article discusses is getting to know your camera better as well as become a good diver/swimmer. If you don't know how to swim/dive and you don't know how to use your camera effectively then you won't be able to capture the pictures that you want.
The article also suggests starting small with the amount of gear you carry. If you are swimming around with big, bulky gear then you won't be able to move quicker and get the shot you want. Another important tip is to approach the sea-life slowly because if you rush up on them to get the shot they will swim in the opposite direction. Lastly, the article suggests getting a underwater guide who will take you to the spots that have the best potential for photos.
For this week's blog I decided to change it up a bit and find an article about underwater photography. Underwater photography sounds like a lot of fun, because you can capture pictures of things that you're not accustomed to seeing every day. I don't make it the ocean very often but hopefully one day I'll get the opportunity take photos underwater.
The article discusses 5 tips for beginner photographers to get started in underwater photography. The first and most important tip the article discusses is getting to know your camera better as well as become a good diver/swimmer. If you don't know how to swim/dive and you don't know how to use your camera effectively then you won't be able to capture the pictures that you want.
The article also suggests starting small with the amount of gear you carry. If you are swimming around with big, bulky gear then you won't be able to move quicker and get the shot you want. Another important tip is to approach the sea-life slowly because if you rush up on them to get the shot they will swim in the opposite direction. Lastly, the article suggests getting a underwater guide who will take you to the spots that have the best potential for photos.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
ART 247- Blog #10
Article: https://www.creativelive.com/blog/low-light-photography-dslr-tips-for-making-the-most-of-dark-scenes
Since the days are shorter and the sun sets around 4 o'clock every day, I thought it would be most appropriate to find an article that discusses low-light photography techniques. The majority of the pictures I take are in the early morning hours before the sunrise and late afternoon before the sunset. When taking these photos I really have to worry about drastically changing my ISO values, and while editing my photos I have to worry about areas that are too under-exposed.
When taking pictures in lowlight the most important piece of equipment is a tripod because the shutter speed will be slower. Slow shutter speeds introduce camera shake and that in turn makes photos more blurry. I have found that a tripod helps in keeping my photos clear, stabilized, and aligned within the rule of thirds. The other piece of equipment the article said is important is using a remote release. A remote release is an external switch that prevents motion blur because you don't have to touch the camera's shutter when taking the picture.
When shooting in low-light it is important to select shutter priority or manual mode because then you have the ability to manipulate the photo's settings easier. The most important setting in lowlight conditions would be the shutter speed. Through shutter priority you are able to select the shutter speed and all the other camera settings will auto adjust and compensate for that setting.
Another important function of lowlight shooting is the ISO values of your camera. Most entry level DSLR's don't produce a good clear image unless you lower the ISO values down to the lowest settings like 100-200. My camera produces the best quality images at 100 ISO, but for lowlight capability I can only go up to 400 ISO. When editing a RAW photo at 100 ISO I am able to recover a lot of light and details. When I edit a RAW photo at 400 ISO I am able to recover details but I notice that the quality of the image suffers.
The last way to improve your low-light photography is using the lowest aperture settings that your lens can go to. When you use the lowest aperture setting on your lens it allows more light to enter the camera sensor and will improve the light quality in the image so that you don't have to raise the ISO values and risk the quality of the image.
Since the days are shorter and the sun sets around 4 o'clock every day, I thought it would be most appropriate to find an article that discusses low-light photography techniques. The majority of the pictures I take are in the early morning hours before the sunrise and late afternoon before the sunset. When taking these photos I really have to worry about drastically changing my ISO values, and while editing my photos I have to worry about areas that are too under-exposed.
When taking pictures in lowlight the most important piece of equipment is a tripod because the shutter speed will be slower. Slow shutter speeds introduce camera shake and that in turn makes photos more blurry. I have found that a tripod helps in keeping my photos clear, stabilized, and aligned within the rule of thirds. The other piece of equipment the article said is important is using a remote release. A remote release is an external switch that prevents motion blur because you don't have to touch the camera's shutter when taking the picture.
When shooting in low-light it is important to select shutter priority or manual mode because then you have the ability to manipulate the photo's settings easier. The most important setting in lowlight conditions would be the shutter speed. Through shutter priority you are able to select the shutter speed and all the other camera settings will auto adjust and compensate for that setting.
Another important function of lowlight shooting is the ISO values of your camera. Most entry level DSLR's don't produce a good clear image unless you lower the ISO values down to the lowest settings like 100-200. My camera produces the best quality images at 100 ISO, but for lowlight capability I can only go up to 400 ISO. When editing a RAW photo at 100 ISO I am able to recover a lot of light and details. When I edit a RAW photo at 400 ISO I am able to recover details but I notice that the quality of the image suffers.
The last way to improve your low-light photography is using the lowest aperture settings that your lens can go to. When you use the lowest aperture setting on your lens it allows more light to enter the camera sensor and will improve the light quality in the image so that you don't have to raise the ISO values and risk the quality of the image.
Monday, November 4, 2019
ART 247- Blog 9
Article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/features/interview-photographer-climber-jimmy-chin-master-art-of-chill/
For this week's blog I decided to find an article about a professional photographer. This article is titled Photographer Jimmy Chin on Mastering the Art of Chill. I have always been intrigued with Chin's photography and videography because he goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot.
Chin was a typical climber/dirt bag and he lived in the back of his car inside Yosemite National Park. While on climb up El Capitan, Chin took a picture of his friend with the sunrise in the backdrop. They sold the picture for $500 then Chin went out to buy his first camera at the age of 20. At age 23 Chin went on a climbing expedition with his friend Brady Robinson in the Karakoram mountains in Pakistan and documented the trip with his camera. Soon after the trip, Chin's pictures started showing up in many outdoor magazines and from that moment he knew he was in the photography game.
Chin is now in his late 40's and he is a world renowned photographer/director working for the North Face and National Geographic. One of his biggest projects was being a director, videographer, and photographer for the movie Free Solo which took many years documenting the life of Alex Honnold in his quest to free solo El Capitan. I feel that I relate on some level to Chin, because he has a passion for skiing and climbing and so do I. He uses photography as a tool to document the activities that he loves to do and that is what I aspire to do as well if I become good at photography.
For this week's blog I decided to find an article about a professional photographer. This article is titled Photographer Jimmy Chin on Mastering the Art of Chill. I have always been intrigued with Chin's photography and videography because he goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot.
Chin was a typical climber/dirt bag and he lived in the back of his car inside Yosemite National Park. While on climb up El Capitan, Chin took a picture of his friend with the sunrise in the backdrop. They sold the picture for $500 then Chin went out to buy his first camera at the age of 20. At age 23 Chin went on a climbing expedition with his friend Brady Robinson in the Karakoram mountains in Pakistan and documented the trip with his camera. Soon after the trip, Chin's pictures started showing up in many outdoor magazines and from that moment he knew he was in the photography game.
Chin is now in his late 40's and he is a world renowned photographer/director working for the North Face and National Geographic. One of his biggest projects was being a director, videographer, and photographer for the movie Free Solo which took many years documenting the life of Alex Honnold in his quest to free solo El Capitan. I feel that I relate on some level to Chin, because he has a passion for skiing and climbing and so do I. He uses photography as a tool to document the activities that he loves to do and that is what I aspire to do as well if I become good at photography.
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