4 websites

1st website: https://petapixel.com/2014/12/19/disorienting-beauty-spiral-staircases-old-abandoned-buildings/
What i found on this website were beautifully photographed staircases found in old abandoned buildings. These photos were taken by Christian Richter in Europe.

I learned that not every staircase is photogenic and it may take multiple tries to find the perfect building with the perfect staircase


Favorite photo

• I chose this photo because I love the natural light coming through the window and hoe even though this building is abandoned it doesn't seem creepy at all. 
• I see mergers avoided in this photo
• Christian Richter took this photo

2nd website: https://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/
                                                                              This website was full of stunning images from photographer, Jenna Martin. Along with these photos are some tips to make your photography that much better.

I learned new ways to improve photos like, accepting feedback and critique.

Favorite photo

• I chose this photo because I love the vibrant colors and creativity
• There is simplicity in this photo
• The photographer is Jenna Martin

3rd website: http://www.rachelsussman.com/oltw/

This website had Rachel Sussman's photos of the oldest living things in the world. Most were plants but were still very lively and interesting.

I learned that certain things live for a very very long time and make for interesting photos.



Favorite photo

• I chose this photo because it's colorful and intruiging
• There is simplicity in this photo
• The Photographer is Jenna Martin

4th website: https://blog.ted.com/how-to-create-a-killer-timelapse-with-joe-capra/

This website had a time lapse and questions answered by the person who took the time lapse.

In the video

• In the video I saw the skyline of Rio, The ocean coming in and out, cars, boats and people, The famous statue of Jesus and other beautiful scenes full of people's houses and nature.
• Joe Capra is the creator and he was once just a normal photographer but after seeing an inspiring time lapse he decided to make his own
• This website was full of questions and answers from the creator of the time lapse. Joe Capra explains things like what brought him to Rio and how he edited his project. 
• I learned that music plays a very important role in time lapses.

Prompt Shoot #3

Pause:


Footprints:


The End:

Eight:

Magazines part 2

Image based magazine covers mainly consist of a person or celebrity and are usually taken while the person is smiling and/ or posing for the picture. Illustration based magazine covers are drawn an illustrated by an artist or computer generator. Type based magazine covers draw the reader in using powerful words. These are covers without large pictures and illustrations but rather words to convey a certain message to the reader. Concept based covers are another way to convey powerful and important messages. This type of cover can be a combination or blend of some or all of the other types. They must be easy to understand without directly stating the message you are trying to get across to readers.

The relationship between words and photos on magazines are what truly conveys the message to a reader and is very important to help explain what is happening and what they will be reading about in your magazine.

My favorite cover

Allure

“The Beauty of Diversity,” April 2017

Patrick Demarchelier, Photographer

"The beauty and fashion industries have been too white for too long. By celebrating a range of underrepresented skin tones on our cover, it was our hope to move the needle in the beauty world, to redefine what beauty means. It’s vital to acknowledge that there is no one definition of beauty—and here at Allure, we are overdue. The response was overwhelming: both long-time readers and women who had never connected with Allure before told us how much our April issue meant to them. The needle, in a meaningful way, had moved."

I think this cover is absolutely stunning. It is empowering and moving for women of color. This cover shows is very diverse and showcases beauty in a different way than what we are used to seeing. All three women captured in this photo are gorgeous in their own way but one thing they have in common is a look of confidence which is truly beautiful. Each one looks very strong and rather passionate when it comes to changing beauty standards. I think this magazine cover is very eye opening and displays the way beauty comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. I think the message being conveyed through this photo is powerful and will hopefully change the way beauty and fashion industries perceive beauty.

Best Covers

Best entertainment and celebrity:

1. New York

• “David Letterman Returns" -----> Informal 

2. Entertainment Weekly

• “Let’s Hear It for the Red, White and Ru" -----> Informal

3. Esquire

• "Make America Happy Again" -----> Formal

4. Esquire

• "Star Wars' Adam Driver: A Force to Be Reckoned With" -----> Formal

5. TransWorld 

• SKATEboarding -----> Formal

6. Vanity Fair

• Serena Williams -----> Formal 

Best service and lifestyle:

7. The California Sunday Magazine

• “A Teenage Life” -----> Formal

8. Concealed Carry

• “Comfort & Style” -----> environmental

9. Garden & Gun

• "Celebrating 10 Years" -----> environmental

10. The New Yorker

• “Bright Star” ------> formal

11. Surface

• Rossana Orlandi” ----> formal

Best Sports and fitness:

12. GQ

• "The World's 50 Greatest Living Athletes" -------> Formal

13.  ESPN The Magazine

• Kirstie Ennis -----> environmental

14. ESPN The Magazine

• Corey Seager ------> Formal

15. ESPN The Magazine

• Joe Thornton and Brent Burns ------> informal

16. Sports Illustrated

• “ Miracle” -----> environmental

17. TransWorld Motocross

• "To Hell & Back" -----> formal

Best fashion and beauty

18. Marie Claire

• Emma Stone -----> Formal

19. Allure

• “The Beauty of Diversity” -----> formal

20. GQ Style

• Brad Pitt split covers -----> Formal

21. Harper's Bazaar

• Kendall Jenner ----> formal

22. WSJ. Magazine

• “Fall Fashion" ----> formal

Reader's choice awards

23. Entertainment Weekly

• “Let’s Hear It for the Red, White and Ru" ----> informal

24. Billboard

• “Woman of the Year 2017: Selena Gomez” -----> formal

25. Concealed Carry

• “Comfort & Style” -------> environmental

26. National Geographic

• “Gender Revolution” -----> formal

Magazine tips

Things to think about while making my magazine cover:

1. What do I want to get across to the viewers?
2. How can I get that message across clearly?
3. How can I appeal to the viewers?
4. What kind of things can I edit while keeping it ethical?
5. How can I capture the viewers eye?

Portraits

Tip 1: Don't be shy. If you approach people in the right way, they'll usually be happy to have their picture made. It's up to you to break the ice and get them to cooperate. Joke around with them. Tell them why you want to make the picture. Practice with people you know so that you are comfortable; people can sense when you aren't.

Tip 2: 
A self-portrait doesn't have to be of your face—the image of two hands holding a camera says a lot about the photographer who shot his own portrait. You can also aim the camera down your body from eye level. I once took a photo of my own feet in hiking shoes, hanging over the edge of a rocky outcropping in a scenic spot (if you try something like this, just make sure you're in a safe place that you won't fall from). A picture like this will say a lot about your activities and surroundings.


Environmental portraits:
 
I chose these photos because they are both stunning and were taken very well.
Both subjects look happy and proud to be photographed doing what they do best. It tells the people observing the photos a lot about the people in the photos.


Photography self portraits: 

I liked both of these photos mainly because of their creativity. I think both are incredible and well taken.




Casual Portraits: 

I chose these portraits because most of the casual portraits I saw were pretty dull but these two stood out. They're both very clear and the subject stands out in both.



I will most likely be taking pictures of my sister and I. Foe me I will probable take the photos outdoors because i love nature. For the portraits of my sister i will most likely take them in a volleyball court because she plays volleyball. I will use the rule of thirds for at least a few photos because I really like that balance. I may uses some props as well to add to the portraits.