Monday, December 2, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
published ideas of photo book
published ideas of photo book
- Imaturity and maturity
- how many people make a small space home
- how personal items play a role in who we are as people
- play on colors and textures, as well as up close images
- Imaturity and maturity
- how many people make a small space home
- how personal items play a role in who we are as people
- play on colors and textures, as well as up close images
Monday, November 4, 2019
Ideas for photo book
Ideas for photo book
- texture and colors
- choices of style of my friends
- details of my friends
- texture and colors
- choices of style of my friends
- details of my friends
Monday, October 28, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Lighting Asssignment
This is window light
I used a white transparent t-shirt
Monday, October 7, 2019
Exhibition Project
Katelyn Hannan
Professor Reddington
Exhibition Project
7 October 2019
Some of the artists featured in the “Immigrants exhibit” at the Soho Photo Gallery includes Diana Bejarano, Peter Tunely, Fransisco Uceda, Cathy Wilson, Ellen Jacob, F. Emmanuel Bastien, Pierre- Yves Linot and Sarah Corbin. The Soho Photo Gallery is an artist run gallery, that was founded by a group of New York Times photographers in 1971. Francisco Uceda is a Brooklyn-based fine art photographer, he works on trying to enhance and bring light to narratives of others.
The background of artists featured in the Soho art gallery, exhibition of Immigrants includes brilliant photographers, here I will go into depth of the backgrounds of the photography background. Peter N. Turnley is an American photojournalist who is most notable for journaling human condition and current events. Turnely is street photographer who has also lived in and photographed Paris since 1978. Francisco Uceda is a Brooklyn-based fine art photographer, whose work explores narratives of those who don't have the platform to themselves. Another Artist, Pierre-Yves Linot is a French-born New York-based photographer. His main passion is research about social justice and ways to bring more attention to it. He also had taken part in creating the “Immigrant Song” which was a project that reacted to the inhumanity of Trump's immigration policies. Sarah Coirbin one of the photographers first started out as a musician, printmaker, and painter than had developed into a fine art photographer. She resides in New York City, while also teaching photography in the Bronx. Cathy Wilson specializes in portrait and fine art photography. When Cathy Wilson's father died due to Alzheimer's disease., she made it part of her mission to give back. In her work she pledges to give 5% of her session fees back to Alzheimer 's. One of the other artist shown is Diana Bejarano. She is a photographer that has been living in New York to dive deeper in her photography, but has grown up in Columbia as a child. She uses photography as a medium to bring awareness to her home.
The photographs as a group in the "Immigrant" exhibit, features its internal context features it subject, form, style, and subject matter. The subject of the photos include their subjects immigrants, whether it is A family or one singly last person. The subject matter of the photo is give the immigrants a voice to say what they need to say. The style of the photos throughout the exhibit include many portraits and up close images of items. The form of the photos in the exhibit is how the immigrants in the photo are placed, some of the photos the subject matter is up close and takes up most of the picture, however in some photos the subject matter is mostly scenery and the immigrants are placed farther back. The external context of the photos in the immigrant exhibit have a background story that hold depth. It is taking the subject matter, which is usually in the shadows of its day to day life and is giving a better illustration of what their day to day life, which in the media seems to subjective them for the most part. Pierre-Yves Linot used up close images of items that were most important to the immigrants in the photo as the form of the photo, as his medium of the photos he uses objects taken from the immigrants. Cathy Wilson uses shapes and lines in her photo as her medium of her photos, in her photos in her part of the exhibit called “Lines Drawn” while the form of her photos usually takes up the whole composition of the photos. Ellen Jacob uses physical people in her photos of as the medium she uses a digital camera. In Sarah Corbin’s Work, her medium is to use her scanner as a camera, her form for the pieces is a landscape imagery that the composition is usually focused off centered, but put together her photographs using digital imaging.The presentation of the form and medium and the artist includes an in a closer look into the photos presented. Peter Turnely one of the photographers used mostly scenery as his form, while his medium was a digital camera.
The work of the artists included in the Immigrant exhibit all play a part in shedding light and giving recognition to those who are hidden in the shadows. Each artist also provides a different approach and adds a new layer to learning and evaluating the depth of the “Immigrants Exhibit”. Peter Turnely form of his photo evaluates the scenery in his photos. He also uses strong coloring in his photos that completely draw the audience in as a whole. Cathy Wilson uses shapes and lines in her photo as her subject matter in her photos in her part of the exhibit called “Lines Drawn”, which her photos include backgrounds of maps and a type of chicken wire covering the maps behind to symbolize the feeling of being caged in as a whole. This artist provokes strong feelings of resentment. Emmanuel F Bastien, gallery is called, “We Will Survive a new life of being an ISIS slave” used stories of children being held captive as an ISIS slaves, he chooses the styling of up close portraits to make the audience feel all the depth of that takes place in the photo and all the struggles they have to deal with in their day to day life. Alain Licari uses black and whit imagery in his gallery called “Me Dicen El Migrante”. The style of his photo usually contain landscape photos of scenery, one powerful image that held is one of a man holding on to the arm of a train struggling to get on. It is a powerful image to look at. Diana Berjano collection called letters from my exile, is a piece that uses letters from the exiles with heartfelt letters sharing feelings with the audience to hear their voices. Ellen Jacob, exhibition called “Us against the Wall”, her pieces go over immigrants that are now facing deportation. She states in her exhibition piece that “the faces of the undocumented are hidden, highlighting how invible they may be, the faces of the US citizens are shown, we have to build human connections if we are here to tear down the walls.” An example of her doing so is using photos of Alejandra, an immigrant, who tells her story of being born in Mexico, and then being brought to US as a child. Alejandra has always been trying as a young advocate for human rights. In results of being an advocate for human rights, she has participated in protesting, while doing that she was arrested, because it was viewed as being an excuse for deportation back from where she had come from. She is still looking for a pardon from the state of Arizona. When viewing, her image used in the exhibition it is a picture of Alejandra is writing something on a brick wall. My question to the photographer, is if we are trying to give light to immigrants whose faces in the shadow why is her face not shown, compared to the other images in her gallery.
Fransico Uceda part of the “Immigrants” exhibit had contained many portraits of immigrants, this was one of the pieces that have stood out to me the most. Fransico gives us us a closer view to just their bodies,their facial expressions, as well as an in depth view of the way they are dressed. The photographer uses a continuous bklack background to make the appearance of the people emphasized to the audience. In the photo,that I admired the most it was a picture of older women dressed in a floral dress. In her facial expressions, it is made clear that she is exhausted and just tired of all the hardships she has been put through. I chose this photograph because although it is so simple it holds so much depth. When you look at the photo first glance you notice that the woman holds similar body constructs as a usually elder women but as soon as you get to her face it makes you really wonder why she has been put through so much hurt and hardships. I think this part of the exhibit was essential to make the rest of the show maintain its fluidity. Many of the other photographs in the show are typically images of immigrants work scenery, their children set in beautiful scenery, as well as up close photos of items. This part of the exhibits gives off intense emotions and a deepened connection with the subjects. Fransico Uceda states that instead of trying to capture the subjects soul, he tries to capture their voice, as well as coming out of the shadows and being whole
In this exhibition, as soon as you walk in to Soho Photo Gallery a pair of headphones and a television is linked up. Jon Lowenstein speakis of Shadow Lives USA which is a ted talk that presents back up information on the gallery to give depth to photos. I found this approach different and something that had intrigued me because of the exhibits ability to promote different mediums of art to bring more attention to the topic, before you were able to go and view the photos observe the photos in the gallery, adding this allows us to feel the depth a much needed conversation within the media. Throughout the gallery, I have made some personal associations with the photographers work. One piece of art that comes to mind is Sarah Corbins. She uses digitally combined landscapes with some of her market finds to create a fictional composition. However still identifying with the topic of immigrants. She connects her pieces with the Ellis Island Hospital to stimulate the souls that once used to be there. I have always had a fascination with spirits and these photos that she creates just brings that alive for me, but for those who don't have the same interest as I do it brings that alive for them. The artist, in this part of the exhibit brings alive the liberation and excitement of all the immigrants coming from Ellis Island with such an open mind, as well as them being celebrated. Yet, today immigrants are portrayed in such a negative way. This gallery was not only able to translate all the different layers of the physical meaning of being an immigrant rather than just subjective them, the way the media does. I thought it was interesting that even though the bulk of the media presented in the gallery was photography, that they had post it notes of some of the words said by those who were hurt, as well as showing us through film the background. I would definitely see these artists again, because of the education I was able to gain from the topics through photos. I also got to see how one topic can be presented in so many ways with also sharing so many stories to those who are viewing this gallery.
Works Cited
Compositional Elements Assignment 4
Complementary Colors
Rule of Thirds
Repetition
Line
ISO 800 ƒ/5.6 1/160
Analogous color
Texture
ISO 800 ƒ/6.3 1/80
ISO 400 ƒ/6.3 1/125
ISO 640 ƒ/6.3 1/60
Monday, September 30, 2019
Reading a assignment
- What is the author’s thesis? The author thesis to appreciate photos and understand, that are needed to be recognized as pictures that have a deeper meaning in efforts to communicative the full purpose. He goes into depth about the ways of interpreting a photo.
- What examples does he use to support the thesis? He uses examples of ways to interpret a photo by using a metaphor . For photography this would be using items that contrast one another. He also uses Visual metaphors also have levels of meaning: what is shown and what is implied in a photograph which also expands our thought from first glance at a photo.
- In your own words, how does Barrett define interpretation? All given interpretations of photos are taken to connect on some level, that photographs have a deeper thought than what it seems like at first glance.
- According to Barrett, why is interpretation important in criticism of photographs? According to Barrett, interpretation is more important than the actual photograph. Interpretation is more important, because it gives a broader perspective on the photo rather than just looking at the cover. A critic looks more in depth with why was this picture taken and what are they about.
- In Chapter 3 Barrett gives examples of various interpretations from different “interpretive perspectives” and “interpretive strategies” - choose one that stood out, surprised you, or interested you in some way and discuss why. I chose the interpretive strategy of the feminist interpretation stood out to me, because the photographer looks at wives and all the different parts they play rather than just being the stereotypical wife from outwards standpoints.
- In your own words, what is/are the main point(s) the author is trying to make in the section “‘Right’ Interpretations”? It means that most people look at art with oh that is just your opinion when in reality that is claiming that one picture or opinion about a picture comes across to be better than another. To have good (right interpretations) you would need to look at the photo in having correspondence and coherence. Saying that if not all items are taken into account in the photo. We can say our opinion is flawed. Correspondence keeps us focused on the object of the photo.
- In your own words, what is/are the main point(s) the author is trying to make in the section “Interpretations and the Artist’s Intent”? The main point he is trying to make through interpretations and intent is that some artist don’t put intention into their work and some do. Which can be apparent in photographs. While other photographers don’t even like to share their intent on why they took this photo.
- Write about two other key points that you learned from this week’s reading. One key point of this weeks reading is the entry on interpretation claims and arguments. I found it interesting that interpretations are usually more than a couple sentences written on the artist piece, and that it is always up for argumentative sake on what is the main meaning of this piece. I also found it interesting when it went into depth about the different interpretations on the piece of Elenor, spanning from the feminist interpretation, the archetypal interpretation, and the comparative interpretation. These all give new topic of conversation about the piece to get deeper and deeper each time.
- Summarize - what is the author’s conclusion?
The authors conclusion goes into depth about the community of interpretations. Also basically stating that they won’t accept any pieces that aren’t sensible and have proof to back up the interpretation of the piece.
Assignment 3: Depth of Field
Assignment 3: Depth of Field
ISO 1600 135mm ƒ/5.6 1/1600
Large Opening, Low Number, Blurring Background
ISO 1600 135mm ƒ/36 1/40
Small opening, High number, clear background
Large Opening, Low Number, Blurring Background
Small opening, High number, clear background
Monday, September 23, 2019
Assignment 2: Shutter Speed and Motion
ISO 400 28mm ƒ/22 1/60
Slow Shutter
ISO 400 28mm ƒ/18 1/125
Fast Shutter
Reading Assessment 1
On Barrett Chapter 2, Describing Photographs
- What is the author’s thesis? The author's thesis is the emphasis in description of a photograph. It allows both the audience and the photographer to feel more connected to the piece, getting to know the art by when the medium, style,subject matter, and the form. This also increases the ability for the author to get more well known by emphasizing a deeper meaning within the piece.
- What examples does he use to support the thesis? The author uses examples of different artists/ photographers and how they implement these strategies within their work. For example,Jan Groover, provided a paragraph about how a critic can describe form and its effects on subject manner. In my book I highlighted that she said “ our common understanding of the meaning of these pedestrian objects is transformed to a perception of them as exotic and mysterious. She than has a picture of just plain old cups in a different very beautiful way that takes away the average approach.
- In your own words, how does Barrett define:
- Description Barret defines description as answer to questions. Another way to show descriptive information is through subject matter, medium, and form.
- Subject and Subject Matter is referring to identify and typify persons, objects, places, or events in a photograph. When describing subject matter critics name what they see and also characterize it.
- Form refers to how the subject matter is presented.. Descriptive statements about photographs fare about how an image is composed, arranged, and constructed . We can attend a photographs form by considering how it uses what are called "formal elements". Other formal elements identified for photographs include black and white tonal rang; subject contrast; film contrast; negative contrast; paper contrast; film format and lastly POV. Critics refer to the way photographers use these formal elements as " principles of designs, which include scale, proportion, unity within variety, repetition and rhythm, balance, directional force, emphasis, and subordination.
- Medium
The term medium refers to what is what an art object is made of. Descriptive statements about a pictures of a medium, usually identify as a photograph, an oil painting or an etching. For photography medium may have to do with what type of film they are using. - Style
Style indicates a resemblance among diverse art objects from an artist, movement, time period, or geographic location and is recognized by a characteristic handling ol subject matter and formal elements.Neo-expressionism is a commonly recognized, recent style of painting, and pictorialism, photography based on direction, and the snapshot aesthetic. - In your own words, summarize what Barrett means when he refers to:
- Comparing and Contrasting
A method of analyzing a photographer's work is to compare and contrast it to other work by the same photographer, to other photographers' works, or to works by other artists. To compare and contrast is to see what the work and see the question has in common with and how the work differs from another body of work. Critics need to not limit their comparisons of a photographer to another photographer. The critic should understand both viewpoints from each photographers work either way. - Internal and External Sources of Information
In chapter two, it becomes apparent to us that a critic can find much to mention about the photograph by viewing to the subject, form, medium, and style.As a result of this, critics often go to external sources to gather descriptive information. Finding the a deeper understanding of that photograph and what is the meaning of it. Which also triggers the audiences view on the photographer .Lucy Lippard, creates a partnership with the artists she writes about and feels comfortable interviewing them and seeking their views of their work. This brings more attention to full meaning of the artwork to both photographer and the audience. - In your own words, summarize Barrett’s position on the relationship between:
- Description and Interpretation
It Is probably as impossible to describe without interpreting as it is to interpret without describing. As read in chapter it states that a critic can begin to mentally list descriptive elements in a photograph. However at the same time the photographer has to see those elements while looking at the whole photograph if those elements come together and feel almost connected in any sense. But the whole makes sense only in terms of its parts. The relationship between describing
and interpreting is circular, moving from whole to part and from part to whole. - Description and Evaluation
Joel-Peter Witkin is a perfect example of description and evaluation. He is a controversial photographer who makes edgy photographs. Critics judge him differently; and their judgments, positive or negative influence their descriptions of his work to evaluate him properly. - Write a concluding paragraph that includes:
- Summary of at least two other points you think the author was trying to make
I think the author is trying to broaden the readers usual approach to photography making you think more about especially that
The author made effort to emphasize the use of Description. Descriptions are important to viewers because they have interesting information that adds additional info to understand and appreciate the photographers intent of the piece. I also thought the reading on the different approaches to criticism was interesting. For example a critic in New York times Andy Grundberg, uses the approach of critic, both theoretical to define photography and applied criticism toward journalism. - Two things you learned from this reading
From this reading I had a better understanding of the small parts of a picture have a large part in understanding the full idea of the photo. Stating that the whole makes sense only in terms of its parts. I also got a deeper understanding of the critics part in the photography world. I highlighted this in my reading, descriptions are the basis which they can agree or disagree with the critics interpretation and judgment. - What is the author’s conclusion? The authors conclusion of the piece basically goes over different ways a photo could be analyzed whether it is based on feminism, intentionality interpretation, interpretation based on techinique. He basically goes over the depth and analytical approach of analyzing photos the critic basically thinks deeply into why a photographer would use all the areas of description in their photo.
- Your reaction to the material this article had simply broadened my usual approach with taking a photo stemming from my ability to use it for a deeper sense than just taking a picture that is Instagram worthy in my opinion. It is based on all different aspects of the art, including the medium, style,subject matter, and the form. This also increases the ability for the author to get more well known by emphasizing a deeper meaning within the piece.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Bracketing and Inspiration Images
This is the normal photo that I took following the meter in my camera that was in the middle. It is a picture of coopers square.
I increase the f stop on my picture and it comes across darker.
I lowered the F stop on my picture and the image had became increasingly brighter.
I loved these two photos combined. As well as the background of the photo. One which is up close and one that is farther away.
This photo seems effortless because it is in the wild. But I also love the coloring of the photo.
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