What did you accomplish in the last week?
In the past week, the bulk of my work has just been practice. No real research aside from the occasional desperate search for inspiration. I covered two different concerts and spent a half hour practicing with using my studio lighting.
What problems did you encounter this week?
I didn't really encounter any problems, aside from the ever growing lack of inspiration.
What do you plan to do and/or accomplish in the next week?
In the next week, I plan to start and possibly finish a mini-series of photos which are of a style I saw that I particularly like.
What provided you with satisfaction this week?
The most satisfying aspect of this past week was all the praise I received for my work on the two concerts, and all the new fans I got.
What were you unhappy or dissatisfied with this past week?
As far as my actual WISE experience, research has left me unhappy. I'm looking at different photos for inspiration, but haven't been looking at the "how-to"s on how to get that type of photo, which is what I would put in the noodletool entry.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sitting on my Studio Floor, Defeated.
Lately, I've been walking into my "studio" in an attempt to get some kind of official AP Work done. What ends up happening is me taking a few steps in, looking around, and then laying down on the nearest patch of clear carpet, and just staring up at the ceiling. The sheer weight of how hard I don't feel inspired is enough to literally make me collapse to the ground.
During my time with myself, I tend to think of what I love, and in turn, how it hurts me. So as to avoid getting too personal and to keep my blog related to my actual WISE project, let me just talk about photography.
I truly love Photography, so much so that I have a tendency to capitalize it randomly. At times, it feels like it is another person in my life who I love and care for. I entered AP Art in the hope that I would be able to spend my entire senior year doing exactly what I love, conditioning myself to how I would hope to spend the rest of my life. But much to my dismay, the type of photography I love and am good at does not work with AP Art. A friend of mine recently said on Facebook that "[Nick Morales] is the best I know at capturing the essence of FUN in a single shot."
In no attempt to sound cocky, but that's what I do. I capture moments that will never in a million years, be replicated exactly as it happened. And I try to make them look damn good.
There is no planning.
There are no thumbnails.
There is no changing the image after peers tell me what's wrong with it.
It either works, or it doesn't. It is quite litteraly, do or die photography. And I thrive on that. But I can't make that work for AP. After realizing that my current concentration has hit a dead end, I've been trying desperately to see if I can make my concert photography work, but I can't. It's not even like I can show up with photos from a new concert every week because I don't have the money to go to a concert, every week. And it honestly kills.
I have lost all desire to create Fine Art pieces and to continue my concentration. I just don't feel inspired to work with my very, very limited resources. AP is absolutely, positively, killing me.
"Yay!" for a happy post.
During my time with myself, I tend to think of what I love, and in turn, how it hurts me. So as to avoid getting too personal and to keep my blog related to my actual WISE project, let me just talk about photography.
I truly love Photography, so much so that I have a tendency to capitalize it randomly. At times, it feels like it is another person in my life who I love and care for. I entered AP Art in the hope that I would be able to spend my entire senior year doing exactly what I love, conditioning myself to how I would hope to spend the rest of my life. But much to my dismay, the type of photography I love and am good at does not work with AP Art. A friend of mine recently said on Facebook that "[Nick Morales] is the best I know at capturing the essence of FUN in a single shot."
In no attempt to sound cocky, but that's what I do. I capture moments that will never in a million years, be replicated exactly as it happened. And I try to make them look damn good.
There is no planning.
There are no thumbnails.
There is no changing the image after peers tell me what's wrong with it.
It either works, or it doesn't. It is quite litteraly, do or die photography. And I thrive on that. But I can't make that work for AP. After realizing that my current concentration has hit a dead end, I've been trying desperately to see if I can make my concert photography work, but I can't. It's not even like I can show up with photos from a new concert every week because I don't have the money to go to a concert, every week. And it honestly kills.
I have lost all desire to create Fine Art pieces and to continue my concentration. I just don't feel inspired to work with my very, very limited resources. AP is absolutely, positively, killing me.
"Yay!" for a happy post.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Challenging Myself Pt.2 (Nature/Landscape-Macro-Nude)
My weekly update about photography types. I don't think I'll be able to keep this up the entire semester, but I'll give it a try. Today's update may come off sounding bitter, and for that, I apologize in advance. I don't intend to undermine any one's ability/potential nor damn others for their personal beliefs, some things just aggravate me.
Nature/Landscape & Macro- Whenever I have friends who pick up my camera, they generally take photos of one of three things immediately: People, Plants/Trees/Foliage/, and close-ups of anything within a 15 foot radius (which I guess can be labeled as macro, or at the very least, attempts at such). I understand that completely, seeing as how that is Exactly what I started off with as well. With my mom's point-and-click in hand, I'd take horrid shots of friends which often came out too damn blurry/had horrible composition. I'd go out after it rained and take macro shots of the water dripping from leaves, or the ripples in a puddle. And you can bet your life that you could easily find me taking photos of that big ol' sunset. I'd get lucky every now and then, but that was just me messing around. Now I have seen some absolutely stunning nature/landscape photos and even more mind-blowing macro shots, but I have grown so used to kids who have high quality DSLRs and take photos of a leaf, set it to black and white, and call it "art." So as to leave my personal rant on teen "photographers" (which will include myself) for another post, let me just say this: Nature/Landscape & Macro photos can be beautiful things, but sadly, I feel they are ruined subjects for me. They can be fun to take occasional photos of, but I can never take it as seriously as I would other types, and therefore don't get as "in to it" as I could.
Nude- This is an extremely touchy subject, especially as a male -an underage one at that- and affects me on a personal level. For pretty much my entire life, I've been hearing "All men are perverts and just want to have sex and see naked women," etc. etc. and because of this and reasons much too personal for this blog, I've resented having those kinds of thoughts. But as I walk around school, I see literally thousands of young, good-looking women wearing short shorts and tank tops to cope with the weather and/or to be "eye-candy." Needless to say, a guy can only have so much self-control. And it truly is agonizing. Because, while yes, those "guy thoughts" are there, at times I think of nude women in an entirely non-sexual manner. I see them as living, breathing pieces of art. To me nothing can ever compare with the absolute beauty of a woman. And if given the opportunity, I would look over thousands upon thousands of nude photos and simply study each model; every curve, every shadow, every tiny detail. But if I'm caught looking at a nude photo outside of an art room, I'm labeled as yet another horny teenage boy.
Which brings up a quick comment towards the group who decides what is and is not blocked from school/library Internet users: Nude Photography (or any other media) is NOT Pornography (just as porn is not art). I understand the arguments against allowing it in these locations, but please label them correctly. Seeing Pornography come up as a reason for me not being allowed onto one of my favorites websites during class is infuriating. Nude Art would at least show understanding towards the content. And plus, Nude Art is shorter than Pornography anyways.
But I digress. To be honest, it just sucks knowing I won't be able to practice this type for a long long while. Even if legality isn't an issue (i.e both my model and I are over 18yrs old) it's not exactly an easy thing to do. I have so many ideas for both AP Art and my own personal self that would require a girl I can work with. It's not exactly like I can approach a girl and ask "Hey, would you mind posing naked for me so I can take photos that I will end up showing to a whole bunch of people?" And say, for instance I had a friend who was at least willing to give it a try, how can I, as a young man who has never done nude photography before, be able to keep the line between Artistic and Pornographic strong?
One piece I have in mind that would fit in my general AP Art Concentration is Lust/Passion. The main focus of it would be to convey the intimacy between my model and myself, either through a kiss or a variety of other ways. But I can't do it. Why? Because I don't have a girlfriend. I have girls who I feel would at least give the idea a second thought, but I can't direct them to fake that sort of intimacy I need. Pretending to want each other is very easy to tell, I've seen photographers try to fake it. And the one girl who I think that would be comfortable enough to be able to pull off that passion and desire, is not at all comfortable in front of the camera. Even if she was up to it though, all of it, the position, the lighting, etc, I personally wouldn't be able to ask her to do it in the first place. I might forget to keep things professional in front of the camera.
Nature/Landscape & Macro- Whenever I have friends who pick up my camera, they generally take photos of one of three things immediately: People, Plants/Trees/Foliage/, and close-ups of anything within a 15 foot radius (which I guess can be labeled as macro, or at the very least, attempts at such). I understand that completely, seeing as how that is Exactly what I started off with as well. With my mom's point-and-click in hand, I'd take horrid shots of friends which often came out too damn blurry/had horrible composition. I'd go out after it rained and take macro shots of the water dripping from leaves, or the ripples in a puddle. And you can bet your life that you could easily find me taking photos of that big ol' sunset. I'd get lucky every now and then, but that was just me messing around. Now I have seen some absolutely stunning nature/landscape photos and even more mind-blowing macro shots, but I have grown so used to kids who have high quality DSLRs and take photos of a leaf, set it to black and white, and call it "art." So as to leave my personal rant on teen "photographers" (which will include myself) for another post, let me just say this: Nature/Landscape & Macro photos can be beautiful things, but sadly, I feel they are ruined subjects for me. They can be fun to take occasional photos of, but I can never take it as seriously as I would other types, and therefore don't get as "in to it" as I could.
Nude- This is an extremely touchy subject, especially as a male -an underage one at that- and affects me on a personal level. For pretty much my entire life, I've been hearing "All men are perverts and just want to have sex and see naked women," etc. etc. and because of this and reasons much too personal for this blog, I've resented having those kinds of thoughts. But as I walk around school, I see literally thousands of young, good-looking women wearing short shorts and tank tops to cope with the weather and/or to be "eye-candy." Needless to say, a guy can only have so much self-control. And it truly is agonizing. Because, while yes, those "guy thoughts" are there, at times I think of nude women in an entirely non-sexual manner. I see them as living, breathing pieces of art. To me nothing can ever compare with the absolute beauty of a woman. And if given the opportunity, I would look over thousands upon thousands of nude photos and simply study each model; every curve, every shadow, every tiny detail. But if I'm caught looking at a nude photo outside of an art room, I'm labeled as yet another horny teenage boy.
Which brings up a quick comment towards the group who decides what is and is not blocked from school/library Internet users: Nude Photography (or any other media) is NOT Pornography (just as porn is not art). I understand the arguments against allowing it in these locations, but please label them correctly. Seeing Pornography come up as a reason for me not being allowed onto one of my favorites websites during class is infuriating. Nude Art would at least show understanding towards the content. And plus, Nude Art is shorter than Pornography anyways.
But I digress. To be honest, it just sucks knowing I won't be able to practice this type for a long long while. Even if legality isn't an issue (i.e both my model and I are over 18yrs old) it's not exactly an easy thing to do. I have so many ideas for both AP Art and my own personal self that would require a girl I can work with. It's not exactly like I can approach a girl and ask "Hey, would you mind posing naked for me so I can take photos that I will end up showing to a whole bunch of people?" And say, for instance I had a friend who was at least willing to give it a try, how can I, as a young man who has never done nude photography before, be able to keep the line between Artistic and Pornographic strong?
One piece I have in mind that would fit in my general AP Art Concentration is Lust/Passion. The main focus of it would be to convey the intimacy between my model and myself, either through a kiss or a variety of other ways. But I can't do it. Why? Because I don't have a girlfriend. I have girls who I feel would at least give the idea a second thought, but I can't direct them to fake that sort of intimacy I need. Pretending to want each other is very easy to tell, I've seen photographers try to fake it. And the one girl who I think that would be comfortable enough to be able to pull off that passion and desire, is not at all comfortable in front of the camera. Even if she was up to it though, all of it, the position, the lighting, etc, I personally wouldn't be able to ask her to do it in the first place. I might forget to keep things professional in front of the camera.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
SUCCESS!
So this weekend was more or less nonstop photography. And I am very pleased.
Forced inspiration -> An idea you don't truly love -> A piece of Decent or lesser quality -> Doubt it one's ability -> Less desire to be Artistic -> Eventual hatred for everything ART.
Basically. Don't force it.
- Saturday- Thanks to a friend of mine, I was able to go to the House Show Spectacular down in Pembroke Pines. The show itself was pretty amazing, though it did have some slow moments. But when King Rooster and the Skandals arrived, I had forgotten about that. And not only was it a fun show, I took so many photos that I am proud of.
- Sunday- I arrived a half hour earlier than the already early time I was asked to arrive at. Abe (an old friend of mine who happened to be co-hosting) asked me to show up at 12 so that I can get in Talent Farm as part of his crew for the Strings for Hope benefit concert. Sadly, not many other people showed up, roughly 30-40, not including the bands themselves. But for those who did come to support the cause, they got a pretty decent show. I personally preffered the ska bands Enrique's Revenge and Sally Mills is Dead (and the cover-ska band Dubious Walrus) because as with most ska bands, the energy in not only the musicians, but the crowd as well was absolutely amazing. And of course, this led to me taking hundreds of photos of the crowd and bands. Between the two shows, I took well over 1000 photos, and was left with roughly 600 that were of a Good or better quality.
- Sunday Night- My ex's birthday party. It was a fun party, but I just could not be bothered to take candid photos. I'm sure it was party because I was just so tired after covering a six hour long show, dancing with my friends, and then biking twice the distance to get to the party. But I fear that I'm also just losing my edge. That desire to get those shots. I see them near constantly, but my camera stays still. It kinda sucks, but I'll live.
- Monday Afternoon- After some down time, I remembered I needed to go take my landscape photos for photo class. I biked out to my little place between US 27 and South Post Rd and knocked them out within a half hour. More relieved to have finished them than anything, I was still happy with some of my images.
- Props
- Locations/Sets
- Costumes/Outfits
- Models (who can help me produce the image I want without messing around/feeling awkward)
- Regular access to Photoshop (which would help in actually completing my pieces)
- And among other things, the straight up Desire to actual complete my concentration/breadth/time in AP Art.
Forced inspiration -> An idea you don't truly love -> A piece of Decent or lesser quality -> Doubt it one's ability -> Less desire to be Artistic -> Eventual hatred for everything ART.
Basically. Don't force it.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Student Report #3
UPDATE: I am now mobile! Ryan was able to replace my back tire, and I am now no longer dependent on others for rides. This means in (hopefully) being able to venture off and take photos.
But now for the overview.
What did you accomplish in the last week?
Again, the bulk of my week has been research. I did get some of my practice done when the Cypress Bay drum line played out for the soccer team and in the courtyard, but that wasn't as much as I wanted. But the gov't article that was needed actually let me know where I stood legally as far as taking photos of public places.
What problems did you encounter this week?
This week hasn't really presented any problems. If anything, time management as far as balancing research, field work, and school work. But that's not new. And keeping up with noodle tool entries. I do the research, I just forget to log it.
What do you plan to do and/or accomplish in the next week?
Starting Tuesday, I'm not entirely sure what I want to be doing specifically, but this weekend will be full of practice which is explained in detail in my blog.
What provided you with satisfaction this week?
The most satisfying thing this week was the impromptu shoot of the drum line. I personally love listening to them play, and being friends with them and taking photos of them play is always a pleasure.
What were you unhappy or dissatisfied with this past week?
As far as actual work/research, I'm happy. The only thing I'm unhappy with is my inability to keep track of my research via noodle tools. That's the major issue.
But now for the overview.
What did you accomplish in the last week?
Again, the bulk of my week has been research. I did get some of my practice done when the Cypress Bay drum line played out for the soccer team and in the courtyard, but that wasn't as much as I wanted. But the gov't article that was needed actually let me know where I stood legally as far as taking photos of public places.
What problems did you encounter this week?
This week hasn't really presented any problems. If anything, time management as far as balancing research, field work, and school work. But that's not new. And keeping up with noodle tool entries. I do the research, I just forget to log it.
What do you plan to do and/or accomplish in the next week?
Starting Tuesday, I'm not entirely sure what I want to be doing specifically, but this weekend will be full of practice which is explained in detail in my blog.
What provided you with satisfaction this week?
The most satisfying thing this week was the impromptu shoot of the drum line. I personally love listening to them play, and being friends with them and taking photos of them play is always a pleasure.
What were you unhappy or dissatisfied with this past week?
As far as actual work/research, I'm happy. The only thing I'm unhappy with is my inability to keep track of my research via noodle tools. That's the major issue.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
So Practice...
I'm kind of in a rush, so this won't be a long entry, but I wanted to get it down now before I forget to write about. I'm about to leave the library so I can go meet up with fellow WISE student, Ryan Feller to see if we can finally fix up my back tire (get it replaced.)
But, as I said before, I really want to practice different types of photography. I haven't been able to get much during the week, but this weekend I hope to get a lot in.
Practice. Practice. Practice. Not always fun, but I have to admit it is needed.
But, as I said before, I really want to practice different types of photography. I haven't been able to get much during the week, but this weekend I hope to get a lot in.
- Friday- Having a going away party for my good friend Peter. Watching our friend's soccer game/dinner/movie night. All that jazz. And this seems like an all too amazing time to work on my Street/Candid photography. Awesome.
- Saturday- There is a good chance that I will be going to a house show down Pembroke Pines where a few local bands (most of whom I'm friends with) will be playing. That in itself is Candid/Concert/All Around Fun photography
- Sunday- A friend I've known since the 5th grade is putting on a benefit concert (Strings for Hope) at a local venue (Talent Farm). A while ago he asked me to take photos of the event, and of course, I gladly agreed. Un-needed Concert photography practice: Check. And depending on how my ankle feels, I may bike over to Feller's house for a birthday party for my Ex Girlfriend who is in town to celebrate. Regardless of how the party turns out, that's more practice.
Practice. Practice. Practice. Not always fun, but I have to admit it is needed.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Challenging Myself Pt.1 (Fine Art-Concert-Street/Candid)
Never entirely sure what I should be doing, I decided to give myself the obvious challenge. To try as many different types of photography as possible. Following is a list of some of the types I'm most interested in and a little piece on my feelings toward it. EDIT: I'll be starting with the types I have the most experience with and end with types I have never done in my life, but really want to.
- Fine Art- Being in AP ART, I have obviously been working on the Fine Art aspect of photography. While, at times, this can be fun to really get creative and produce an image of an event that never actually happened, it is simply not for me. To much pressure to come up with new interesting ideas that are entirely my own. I just can't handle it. Don't misunderstand me, I fully intend to keep creating these pieces for as long as I am physically capable, if for nothing else than my own amusement and to impress my friends. Just, not professionally.
- Concert- As of right now, this is easily my favorite type of photography. To me, this is how I really started spreading my name as a photographer. My first show (aside from a Queen concert when I was very young) was SkaFest 2010. I had gone to see my friend's band, King Rooster, play. At this point, I have been taking photos of everything and anything I could, and wanted to try my hand at capturing the show. And I had one of the single most amazing days of my life. The amount of energy a band puts on, the sheer chaos that is a skank pit at my back, the urge to just shout and dance. All of this captured on my camera. Now given, looking back at my photos of the day, the grand majority came out absolutely horrible. Too blurry, too dark, horrid composition. But the one show got me to go to another ska show, where I made friends with a bunch of the local ska bands. And that led to me going to another ska show, and another, and then a hardcore show, and then several house shows. People are now expecting me to take photos of their shows, and I feel amazing cause of it. Now a days, I work for a South Florida magazine (OutLoud) and can get into concerts for Free. And if I write a review for it, I get paid? How incredible is that? That is textbook definition of the perfect job. Doing what you love more than anything, and getting paid to do it. I haven't been to any local concerts, due in part to my bike still being without a working back tire, but this Sunday, I am covering the Strings for Hope benefit concert that an old friend of mine is putting on at Talent Farm (a venue located in Pembroke Pines). To say I'm unbelievably stoked would be a drastic understatement.
- Street/Candid- When I first got my DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera, I took photos of everything. My camera was always wrapped around my torso whenever I left my house, and it still is. So, this ended up in me being the designated "historian" whenever I hung out with my friends, making sure to photograph as many interesting/funny moments. Every now and then, when I uploaded my photos to FaceBook, I got nothing but appreciation and praise for my photos, even if they were a bit embarrassing. It was then I realized how much I love capturing the true emotion in a moment; no matter how hard you try, you can't just re-enact a moment and expect it to be as amazing as first was. The intensity, the comedy, or just the simple beauty. I fully believe that in every second, there is an amazing photo to be taken, no matter where I am. The only problem is that the photographer may not be in the right position to get that particular shot. Which is why we wait... And wait... And wait... And hope that we happen to be in just the right position to get that amazing shot.
- Portrait/Glamour/Fashion
- Landscape/Nature
- Sports
- Underwater
- Wedding
- Macro
- Nude
Friday, February 11, 2011
Student Report #2
As I'm filling out my student report, I came to the amazing conclusion that these questions would help make for an awesome post on my blog. So I've decided every week (most likely Fridays) I will post my Student Report w/answers as a general recap of the week. If not for my followers, then for my own self. Not much, but this is my first one (to be posted)
What did you accomplish in the last week?
Not much as far as physical progression. General research, a mentor meeting induced realization that I don't need a physical end product for my WISE experience, and a hope for next week.
What problems did you encounter this week?
No real problems concerning my progress this week. Only in that I want to narrow down my range of research.
What do you plan to do and/or accomplish in the next week?
My major plan for this coming week is to practice. Actually do some "field-work."
What provided you with satisfaction this week?
Winning first place in the Weston Art Show was pretty amazing, and having my mentor compliment me in front of my dad was a big help.
What were you unhappy or dissatisfied with this past week?
I am still unhappy, not really having felt like I accomplished much. I know that doing research will be the bulk of my WISE experience, but I haven't been pushing myself to actually practice different forms, which is important for my progress.
What did you accomplish in the last week?
Not much as far as physical progression. General research, a mentor meeting induced realization that I don't need a physical end product for my WISE experience, and a hope for next week.
What problems did you encounter this week?
No real problems concerning my progress this week. Only in that I want to narrow down my range of research.
What do you plan to do and/or accomplish in the next week?
My major plan for this coming week is to practice. Actually do some "field-work."
What provided you with satisfaction this week?
Winning first place in the Weston Art Show was pretty amazing, and having my mentor compliment me in front of my dad was a big help.
What were you unhappy or dissatisfied with this past week?
I am still unhappy, not really having felt like I accomplished much. I know that doing research will be the bulk of my WISE experience, but I haven't been pushing myself to actually practice different forms, which is important for my progress.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A Bunch Of Links...
...That I really did not want to forget about.
With 4th period off, I decided to go to the library and check some stuff on the computers since I don't have internet at home. By habit, MyModernMet is one of the sites I always go to, just to see if there is anything new on the first Photography page (if you move the mouse over Blogs, a list comes up with several topics, one being Photography, which I normally click). Now, by accident, I just clicked Blogs, which brought up all the recent blogs in each category.
And here aremost some of the ones I just found.
With 4th period off, I decided to go to the library and check some stuff on the computers since I don't have internet at home. By habit, MyModernMet is one of the sites I always go to, just to see if there is anything new on the first Photography page (if you move the mouse over Blogs, a list comes up with several topics, one being Photography, which I normally click). Now, by accident, I just clicked Blogs, which brought up all the recent blogs in each category.
And here are
- One Dead Tree (20 photos)
- Hands (10 photos)
- Only Seventeen (18 photos)
- Showers (10 photos)
- Surreal Realities (11 Manipulations)
- Mugshots (8 photos)
- Land and Sea (16 photos)
- Animals (22 photos)
- Street Artists (10 Artists)
Monday, February 7, 2011
So...
Doing research wasn't that bad. There really isn't too much I learned, mainly that there are about a hundred different types of photography. Although, in my interview with Ron Glazer, I got a small look into what I can expect that particular line of photography to pan out for me.
But, a site I feel anyone reading over my blog should visit is YayEveryday. It is full of daily updates with various art pieces such as Photography, Street Art, Advertisement, Videos, Animation, and a few others. Even if you aren't a huge art buff, there is a very high chance that you will find something you enjoy.
And through YayEveryday, I found my very own internet oasis. My Modern Metropolis, while it has some other forms, is a photographic wonderland. It honestly has examples of every type of photography, I am sure of it. I've been sifting through it for weeks now (primarily through celebrity photoshoots, which never cease to amaze me) and I know I'm nowhere near done. Whenever I'm really struggling for inspiration, I tend to visit and find something I like. I don't replicate the image, just try to take a particular technique and see if I can mimic/adapt it to my own style.
Hah! Two links in one post. I'm proud of myself.
But, a site I feel anyone reading over my blog should visit is YayEveryday. It is full of daily updates with various art pieces such as Photography, Street Art, Advertisement, Videos, Animation, and a few others. Even if you aren't a huge art buff, there is a very high chance that you will find something you enjoy.
And through YayEveryday, I found my very own internet oasis. My Modern Metropolis, while it has some other forms, is a photographic wonderland. It honestly has examples of every type of photography, I am sure of it. I've been sifting through it for weeks now (primarily through celebrity photoshoots, which never cease to amaze me) and I know I'm nowhere near done. Whenever I'm really struggling for inspiration, I tend to visit and find something I like. I don't replicate the image, just try to take a particular technique and see if I can mimic/adapt it to my own style.
Hah! Two links in one post. I'm proud of myself.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Real Talk
Just had my first real mentor report with Jenkins today. Showed her the interview with Ron and we talked about my plans and all that jazz. She also read my journal entries. But the main thing is that she helped me realize that I don't need to create something for my WISE project. Use the time to do research for my own self improvement, and in the end, figure out a creative way to display all that in my presentation. So for now, I need to calm down, relax, and just do what I want to do.
Like I said before, I want to learn about the different types of photography, and in turn, find out which is best suited for me. If I could open up my business with my own studio, amazing lighting equipment, and a cute secretary who does some modeling in her down time, that would be amazing. But if my future is to work for a music magazine, taking photos of concerts and writing reviews, then so be it. If that is going to be my lot in life, I'll do what I can to be the best damn Concert photographer in the business. Or maybe I'll go on tour with one of the local bands I regularly cover and become a part of the group who will spend the next thirty years of my life covering the rise, peak, and (hopefully gracefull) fall of the next Great Band. And then make a book and make millions. And if I can find a girl who would make the journey with me, you wouldn't be able to find a man happier than me.
Like I said before, I want to learn about the different types of photography, and in turn, find out which is best suited for me. If I could open up my business with my own studio, amazing lighting equipment, and a cute secretary who does some modeling in her down time, that would be amazing. But if my future is to work for a music magazine, taking photos of concerts and writing reviews, then so be it. If that is going to be my lot in life, I'll do what I can to be the best damn Concert photographer in the business. Or maybe I'll go on tour with one of the local bands I regularly cover and become a part of the group who will spend the next thirty years of my life covering the rise, peak, and (hopefully gracefull) fall of the next Great Band. And then make a book and make millions. And if I can find a girl who would make the journey with me, you wouldn't be able to find a man happier than me.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
This Isn't Right.
I feel like I'm doing something wrong with my project. Even though it's only the first week, I feel like I am going nowhere. It feels as if I should have my entire project done by now, but I don't even know what my project is. I know I want to do photography and a stop motion film, but I'm not sure how exactly to make that a project.
Research? I want to learn about the different types of photography, all of them. Which of them are done more as a profession and which are more for the weekend photographer, taking pictures in his spare time? What kind of equipment is best for my personal work? Also, I want to learn about the steps in making a stop motion film. How much time setting up a scene + the time taking each photo to get X minutes of footage is my biggest question.
And one big project I've had for my own personal self is to create my very own mobile studio. Lights, stands, tripod, backdrop, reflectors, camera, etc. If I can figure out how to fit all of this in one or two bags that can be carried like a backpack or shoulder bag, I would personally feel extremely accomplished with myself. While I personally feel natural light is the best kind, this isn't always the case. And if I can bring all the equipment I need, it would make life a lot easier.
But, then again, this may already exist.
In which case, I want to make it better.
Research? I want to learn about the different types of photography, all of them. Which of them are done more as a profession and which are more for the weekend photographer, taking pictures in his spare time? What kind of equipment is best for my personal work? Also, I want to learn about the steps in making a stop motion film. How much time setting up a scene + the time taking each photo to get X minutes of footage is my biggest question.
And one big project I've had for my own personal self is to create my very own mobile studio. Lights, stands, tripod, backdrop, reflectors, camera, etc. If I can figure out how to fit all of this in one or two bags that can be carried like a backpack or shoulder bag, I would personally feel extremely accomplished with myself. While I personally feel natural light is the best kind, this isn't always the case. And if I can bring all the equipment I need, it would make life a lot easier.
But, then again, this may already exist.
In which case, I want to make it better.
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