Saturday, November 7, 2015

Douglas Kirkland Photoshare



Who: Douglas Kirkland

What: Marilyn Monroe's 25th Anniversary Photoshoot

When: 1961-Present
  
Where: The United States(mostly California)
  
Why: He always had a love of photography, that's what got him hired as a staff member at "Look" Magazine.

How: He used a large format film camera

I chose this picture because I personally love Marilyn.  This photograph was clearly taken with great care.  He made sure there was the right lighting to make the photo look soft and beautiful.  He also positioned the sheet wonderfully so that it sort of half-frames her face.  This photo just looks so fresh and bright, it's amazing.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Henry Fox Talbot Photoshare


Who: Henry Fox Talbot

What: A British scientist and photographer 

When: February 11, 1800-September 17, 1877

Where: All over the United Kingdom 

Why: He couldn't draw yet he still wanted to capture beautiful things that he saw everyday.  Due to this love of capturing moments he created many inventions, some of which we still use today. 

How: He invented the Calotype and the photoglyphic engraving process


I was drawn to this photo because of the stark contrast between black and white.  Also I felt this could also represent war and peace.  The soldier represents war and destruction, yet he is surrounded by little white flowers which would represent peace and serenity. This portrait is actually stunning when you take the time to look at it and think about the meaning behind the portrait.  I'm one of those people who hates when anyone says to find the true, deep , message of the portrait or picture yet I feel like there actually is more to this picture than meets the eye.


Paul Caponigro Photoshare




Who: Paul Caponigro

What: "Cymatic  III"

When: December 7,1932-Present

Where: lives in Boston 
Mass (Takes pictures internationally)

Why: He developed a love of photography at age 13, he pursued music in college but then switched into photography.

How: With a Canon 1DS MKIII 

I really liked this photo because it doesn't look real.  I know that it is of course but the vivid-ness of the blue gives the ripple in the water an unreal effect.  You certainly wouldn't see something like this on a day to day basis.  I'm drawn to the uniqueness of this piece and I would hope that someday I will be able to capture something as striking as this. (You  should really check out his work, you'll find that he has truly amazing pieces that are very praiseworthy.)  

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Jini Dellaccio Photoshare

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            (The Sonics)
Who: Jini Dellaccio

What: An American Portrait Photographer

When: January 31,1971-July 3, 2014 


Where:Chicago and California is where she most commonly took photos (she was born in Indiana)

Why: She and her husband moved to California for his job, she was introduced to fashion photography and went from there.

How: With a Rolleiflex Camera

I chose this photo because I liked how she posed them, classy but rebellious.  I especially like how she asked one of them to get up into the tree. He makes the picture look 10x cooler than it would be if he were on the ground. This photo is a beautiful example of portrait photography.  

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Rembrandt Lighting

Our teacher had us take portraits in a "Rembrandt" style.  
Here are the results: