Newspaper Design 1

King Pica Spread

Phobia

Agyrophobia

Pyrophobia

Botanophobia 

Prompt Shoot 4

Lazy Day

Looking Down

To-Do List

Part of Your Routine

Looking Through a Window

Welcome Back 2019!

1)
 
I like this photo, because it captures the fear evident on the man's face in the wake of an unfathomable tragedy.

2)

I like this picture, because it shows a mystery, and sparks curiosity within your mind.

3)

I like this picture, because the kid's situation and face tell a story of the world's not so kind side.

4)

The song "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran was the best song of 2018, because it features a sweet romance story and the beautiful vocals of Beyonce. I enjoy this song, because it serves as a laid back, chill song that can be very versatile. The song can be played in times of despair, or in times of happiness and joy.

5)

I think that "Bird Box" was the best movie of the year. I chose this movie, because it contains plot elements that get your blood racing, and leaves you curious. The movie does a good job of being scary, yet realistic enough that it ignites more fear. Bird Box has also been very popular, receiving high ratings and praises.

6)

I believe that the most important news story of 2018 was the Parkland Shooting. The Parkland Shooting was a worldwide tragedy and source of heartache all over America. Many students lost their lives on February 14th, and it is a horrible day that shouldn't have occurred. However, the lives lost should not be forgotten and should be honored.

7)

The most important person of the year is Donald Trump. I believe this, because his election led to many disputes, those of which carried on into 2018. With the new border wall construction, 2018 involved many arguments over the ethicality of the wall production and its effects on immigration. However, Trump remains in office, seeing out his promises and agreements.

8)

The most important sports story of 2018 was the Winter Olympics. I think this , because many events and successful sports players were in the Olympics. The show was home to many athletes that competed in judicious games and challenges.

9) Over break, I went ice skating with a group of friends which was very fun.

10) My resolutions for the 2019 year are to eat healthier and exercise more often.

11) I'm looking forward to Summer and vacations in 2019.

Self Portrait vs. Selfie

1) A selfie is a self portrait taken by a smartphone.

2) A self portrait is a portrait that an artist produces of themselves.

3) The difference between them is that a selfie is easily taken and discarded if disliked, with minimal thought put into it, while the self portrait requires planning and effort.

4) I prefer selfies, just because I've been exposed to them more and I'm more used to seeing them in my everyday life.

5) I think that a self portrait may be considered more valuable, because it is often printed and thought about with care.




The website I chose to look into was The Golden Hour Calculator. The website's intent is to accurately show photographers what time of the day is best for taking photographs. The website writes about the time in any location that the best lighting and photo quality will be achieved, often referred to as "Golden Hour." An average viewer would be able to enter in their location and be given an estimated time to take the best photo possible. I would add this website to my bookmarks, because it's often difficult to determine when the optimum photo should be taken. Also, I would recommend this website, because it could save people time and research.

I would rate this website a four, because the overall visuals and technology could be improved, but the message is communicated and the site is very user friendly.

I learned that based on what region you live in, the "Golden hour" can vary. The website makes it easy to access this information. I also learned that Golden hour can be described as the time when photos come out especially beautiful, sometimes featuring a sunset or sun rise.

Phobia Project

A) A phobia is an irrational fear or aversion to something.

B) Blennophobia- fear of slime
     Gamophobia- fear of marriage
     Gynephobia- fear of women
     Hyelophobia- fear of glass
     Hormephobia- fear of shock

C) Brainstorm:

1) possible fear of plants?? take pics of someone laying in plants (botanophobia)
2) hold up lighter for fear of fire (pyrophobia)
3) fear of children, pic of sister (pedophobia)

First Pic- I plan to take a picture of Isabella laying in area with plants. The plants should somewhat cover her, giving the illusion of them trapping her. I'll have her appear scared, displaying the fear of plants, called botanophobia.

Second Pic- I plan to take a picture of Isabella with a clear background holding up a lighter. I will take the photo close up, keeping the flame as the focal point of the image. The flame will be near her eye, modeling the fear of fire, pyrophobia.

Third Pic- I'm going to take a picture of my younger sister standing next to Isabella, visibly scaring her. Isabella should appear scared and frozen while my sister scares her. This photo will show the fear of children, which is called pedophobia.


D) Photographic Techniques

1st) I could possibly use the framing technique to highlight the plants in the photo.
2nd) I plan to use the rule of simplicity to allow the flame to be the focus in the picture.
3rd)  I want to use the avoiding mergers technique to highlight the fear of kids that should be communicated in the picture.