Sadie's Photo Blog

When I woke up, this adorable pup named Ginger licked me! Next, I played with the other pup who came after, Jax! Next, I went to Brown Santa and Wrapped gifts. Next, I used my sunglasses to take a 'mirror selfie'. Next, I wrote poems about my favorite people in my notebook. Then, I played guitar and sang my favorite songs. Then, I went to the Varsity basketball game! Then, I got home and lit my favorite candle. Then, I helped my parents make the cranberries for Thanksgiving. Lastly, I lit the fire and watched a movie and fell asleep!

3.  https://www.lightstalking.com/autumn-photographs/ This website displayed some advanced concepts of photography while taking absolutely stunning photos of Autumn. Some of these concepts are compression, color placement, rhythm and texture. I learned that there are many more elements to photography than the seven rules. I am really excited to use some of these great ideas now in my own photography! I chose this as my favorite photo because it displays the beauty, depth, color and identity of the tree. I love how the sunlight is shining through the tree.  This pic is beautiful. I see balance, simplicity, and leading lines. I see leading lines because the tree branches are leading to the sunlight and beautiful leaves. I see balance because the tree trunk balances the other branches on the other side of the photo. I see simplicity because the photo is just a tree with the sunlight. All of the tree is vibrant orange with a complementing green background. The photograph...

2.  http://www.rachelsussman.com/oltw/ This website shows photography of the oldest living things in the world. The photographer contacted biologists to locate some of the world's oldest treasures to capture them in photos! I learned that you must work to capture the beautiful life of earth before it is gone. (global warming issues) My favorite photo is below. 1. I picked this photo because there is so much depth of the tree and it shows how precious and unique it is. 2. I see balance in this photo because the big tree evens out with the dark forest on the right side of the photo. 3. Rachel Sussman took these photos.

4.  https://petapixel.com/2015/01/01/projector-brought-forest-turns-nature-glowing-wonderland/ On this website, I looked at how to take photography in a forest using a projector. The projector shined electrifying colors onto the nature which created magnificent photos. I learned that in order to take creative and diverse photos you must think outside the box to come up with good ideas for original photos. I picked this photo because it highlighted the spider's work of art. The web represents the spider's diligence to create and finish it's web. The highlighting of the spider's web shows the importance of the web to the spider. In this photo, I see rule of thirds because the spider is right on the rule of thirds line. Tarek Mawad was the photographer and animator Friedrich van Schoor animated the photos with the projector.

1.  https://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/ On this website, I found ten good tips to apply for a fresh start in my photography career. For example, instead of shooting projects you can't relate to passionately, shoot photography that is personal to you and you will be more passionate about your photos. I also learned that changing the way you take photos isn't always bad. Also, that trying new things is okay and so is messing up. The number one thing to be 100% sure of is your confidence and courage to try new things to improve! My favorite photo: a. I love this photo because the puppy is so cute! This photo captured the puppy's emotions and reactions of snow. I love this because it incorporates the puppy in a natural stance! b. In this photo, I see simplicity because the background is a snowy white and makes the puppy stand out. I also think this is simplistic because the puppy is looking at the snowflakes and is the only subject in t...

This is my 6x4 cropped and black and white  pause themed picture with a resolution of 72. This is my footprint themed photo with my own cropping choice image and a resolution of 240. This is my connected theme picture with an 8x10 crop and resolution of 300. This is my pose  themed picture with a 7x5 crop and resolution of 180.

Image Based Magazine Covers: Image Based magazine covers usually have one to three people in the photo, all smiling and looking at the camera. Although that is the normal way to shoot an image based photo, some photographers use a different approach and shoot the person uniquely. For example, maybe the subject(s) are looking away from the camera or at each other. Maybe the subject(s) are frowning or smirking instead of smiling. These variations of an image based cover often hook many viewers as well because they are unique and diverse: what many people like also! Illustration Based Covers: Illustration based covers are used to present something unique, different or amusing. This type of magazine cover is usually used by independently published magazine brands that aren't correlated to other popular newsstand paper and magazine brands. These are usually very well thought out and they create a very meaningful drawing for readers to examine and think about. Illustrat...

Favorite: Best Cover Winner GQ "The World's 50 Greatest Living Athletes," November 2017 Fred Woodward, Designer Pari Dukovic, Photographer "When the World's Greatest Living Athlete is also an off-the-court phenom in business, in movies, and increasingly in politics, the time allotted for a photo shoot is limited (it was 45-minutes from the frame to the last). But photographer Pari Dukovic nevertheless captured LeBron James in a timeless, almost deified image that shows the strength, fierceness, and regal nature of GQ’s November cover subject. One worthy of blowing up and framing like a piece of art (which we did)." This portrait of Lebron James is a formal portrait. It is my favorite because the picture presents Lebron as the “King” of basketball. Not only is Lebron wearing a golden leaf crown, but his face is shining because of the golden light which makes him seem like a “heavenly king”. This communicates Lebron James as a ve...

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Five Things to Think About When Designing a Magazine Cover: The image's appeal. The arousing curiosity of the photo. The image is interesting and it will lead to an interesting story. The photo is simple so viewers can understand it, but has a much deeper meaning that is explainable in an article within your magazine. The magazine cover must appeal to the reader's own needs. (What do the readers get for themselves from your magazine? Show it in the cover!)

Self Portrait Tips: 1. Alter Your Perspective Most portraits are taken with the camera at (or around) the eye level of the subject. While this is good common sense – completely changing the angle that you shoot from can give your portrait a real WOW factor. 2. Go with a Wide Angle Shooting with a wide angle lens attached to your camera can help create some memorable shots when you’re doing portrait photography. 3. Approaching Unfamiliar Cultures One of the keys to success in photographing cultures  different from your own is doing as much research as you  can before you go.  Environmental Portraits: I like this picture because of how the photographer captured the fire's sparks. It creates an exciting picture because of the sparks flying everywhere! This portrait also creates a story because now I am wondering how long he has been in this profession and I want to learn more details about him! The photographer did a good job on capturing every s...