You may be taking photojournalism for either one semester or an entire year. It is an elective (non-required class). It will only count for a fine arts credit if you have requested it from your counselor and been approved through Mr. Chreitzberg (the head principal).
You will need for class-a 35 mm film camera (film size is 35mm not lens length), a digital camera that is not in your phone, a folder with pockets.
I look forward to helping you find your inner artist. You can find more information about the class at http:www.duncanvilleisd.org/chensley
Monday, August 23, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Cool Photo Site
The following site- http://alpha.artevolve.com/
is something you might enjoy. It allows you to post your photos. Then you can download and edit other people's work, and they can do the same for yours. Sort of an evolutionary process of art. I encourage you to try it.
is something you might enjoy. It allows you to post your photos. Then you can download and edit other people's work, and they can do the same for yours. Sort of an evolutionary process of art. I encourage you to try it.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Inspiration Due this week
The Inspiration Project is due completely finished with presentation Friday 2/19 because of loosing a day to the snow. (Bring your snow pics in for extra credit.)
You should have:
-a report on your photographer with at least 6 examples of his/her work with emphasis on a single style of work ready to present to the class on the overhead
-at least 6 additional examples of a similar style also ready to present/identify the photographers when possible
-film and at least 5 pictures with a contact sheet that you shot in a style which imitated your inspirational choice
-at least 5 of your digital images edited to suit the inspirational style along with the rest of your unedited images for this shoot in a folder titled Inspiration
You should have:
-a report on your photographer with at least 6 examples of his/her work with emphasis on a single style of work ready to present to the class on the overhead
-at least 6 additional examples of a similar style also ready to present/identify the photographers when possible
-film and at least 5 pictures with a contact sheet that you shot in a style which imitated your inspirational choice
-at least 5 of your digital images edited to suit the inspirational style along with the rest of your unedited images for this shoot in a folder titled Inspiration
Friday, December 4, 2009
Be cute Tuesday for holiday pics in class
Wear that cheesy holiday sweater your grandma gave you and bring your Santa hat cause, baby, it's gonna be cold inside on Tuesday. A snowy backdrop, an array of holiday props, and some paper snow to toss around will make us all feel like we're in a winter wonderland.
Digital pics-your camera or mine-in class Tuesday for our Christmas cards.
Digital pics-your camera or mine-in class Tuesday for our Christmas cards.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Third Six Weeks
Ya'll are doing great with your choice shoot. We need to finish it by next week because then we will be taking holiday pictures and making Christmas cards in class. Bring your Santa hat and red sweater on Tuesday to take digital pictures in class.
See what the backdrop looks like and what your snow cutting helped create at Mrs. H's blog.
http://charlottehensleyphotography.blogspot.com/
See what the backdrop looks like and what your snow cutting helped create at Mrs. H's blog.
http://charlottehensleyphotography.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Light Shoot
We are supposed to have sunshine throughout the week. Take advantage of it to get your light pictures done. Film is due Nov. 9.
Light Shoot
Take 4 examples each. Use sunshine in the morning or late afternoon where you can see strong shadows for the first 4. Pay attention to where the shadows fall and when to use a flash.
1. Front light-light hits subject from the front, shadow falls back/ has good detail and very few problems/ watch for your shadow (which falls forward towards subject) and squinty eyes/ flash will not affect
2. Side light-light comes in one side of viewfinder or picture and shadow falls out the other side/ look of photo is 1 side bright & 1 side shadowed/ cover or turn off flash to avoid flash overpowering the shadows/ good for texture, can be dramatic lighting effect
3. Back with a rim-light comes from behind the subject making shadows fall forward/ try to get subject centered in front of sunshine to see the glow around it/ background will be bright, but want the subject to be correctly exposed
auto-use a flash to fill in shadows (fill flash if you have that option)
manual-face the camera down to get a meter reading & set the controls, then frame the shot and ignore the meter since it is reading for the background light
4. Back as a silhouette-subject will look dark and shadowy (not a literal shadow) and background will be bright/ sun will come directly behind subject/ if squint can see the silhouette/ choose an interesting shaped subject and frame up against the sky
auto-back up to 10-20 feet and use a larger subject, turn off flash or cover
manual-meter off the sky which will give a reading like 1000 at f 16 or something similar to purposely underexpose the subject
5. Soft light-should not have any distinct shadows/ have subject in shade or shoot on a cloudy day/ manual cameras only may shoot indoors/ do not use a flash
6. Night-bright subject and dark backgrounds
auto-use a flash in the dark no farther from subject than 10 feet away
manual-can use flash like the auto (be sure to set correct sync speed on shutter speed dial) or use a time exposure with the B setting to take a photo of light such as a neon sign or a candle/ can also use off camera flash with B settings
Light Shoot
Take 4 examples each. Use sunshine in the morning or late afternoon where you can see strong shadows for the first 4. Pay attention to where the shadows fall and when to use a flash.
1. Front light-light hits subject from the front, shadow falls back/ has good detail and very few problems/ watch for your shadow (which falls forward towards subject) and squinty eyes/ flash will not affect
2. Side light-light comes in one side of viewfinder or picture and shadow falls out the other side/ look of photo is 1 side bright & 1 side shadowed/ cover or turn off flash to avoid flash overpowering the shadows/ good for texture, can be dramatic lighting effect
3. Back with a rim-light comes from behind the subject making shadows fall forward/ try to get subject centered in front of sunshine to see the glow around it/ background will be bright, but want the subject to be correctly exposed
auto-use a flash to fill in shadows (fill flash if you have that option)
manual-face the camera down to get a meter reading & set the controls, then frame the shot and ignore the meter since it is reading for the background light
4. Back as a silhouette-subject will look dark and shadowy (not a literal shadow) and background will be bright/ sun will come directly behind subject/ if squint can see the silhouette/ choose an interesting shaped subject and frame up against the sky
auto-back up to 10-20 feet and use a larger subject, turn off flash or cover
manual-meter off the sky which will give a reading like 1000 at f 16 or something similar to purposely underexpose the subject
5. Soft light-should not have any distinct shadows/ have subject in shade or shoot on a cloudy day/ manual cameras only may shoot indoors/ do not use a flash
6. Night-bright subject and dark backgrounds
auto-use a flash in the dark no farther from subject than 10 feet away
manual-can use flash like the auto (be sure to set correct sync speed on shutter speed dial) or use a time exposure with the B setting to take a photo of light such as a neon sign or a candle/ can also use off camera flash with B settings
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