Still Life!!(:

This type of photo is called still life. It's where you take a picture of things to make it look like something's happening when the picture is taken. I learned that using different angles can really make a difference. I would have to say that my best shot was probably the one that was level with the dog covered in feathers.

These are my black & white pictures.  I figured out that I usually like more contrast, but it depends on the picture. I love the shot with the striped tulip petals.

Self Portraits

These are my self portraits. While taking these pictures I learned that certain people look better from specific angles. I really like the one where I have purple eyes because it's all windswept and simple.

Open (Shadows)

I took all this photos with special attention to shadows in the picture. I learned how great contrast can make a picture stand out so much more. My favorites would probably be the lights, the dog, and the windmill.

shot types!
The extreme long shot shows the subject and all it's surroundings.
The long shot shows the subject being a little more important than it's surroundings.
The medium shot makes the subject the main point.
The close up shows the subject in detail.
The extreme close up emphasizes the subject.

There are certain things you can do to make your photography more pleasing. There's the rule of thirds which puts the subject in the corners of your photo, where your eye naturally goes. Symmetry is when you completely break that rule and place your subject dead center. You also have texture and pattern where the subject takes up the whole shot. You can alter your depth of field from short and long to change up the picture. Lastly, there are lines to lead you to your subject.

Rule of Thirds: Celena in the grass and dandelion
Symmetry: crack in the road
Texture: tree bark
Pattern: pinecone
Depth of field: plant
Lines: tree
 

Macro: keyboard
Wide Shot: class
Portrait of a friend: Celena
Black and White: fingers
Sepia: curtains