Week 10 Forum post

TOPIC 1: YOUR BEST PHOTOJOURNALISM -- Consider the photos you posted on your blog this term:

1. What was the best photo you took this term? (Post a copy of your favorite!)
2. 
3. Why did that photo stand out?
4. It stood out to me as being really simple, but focused, it draws your eye straight to the ball, and has a good sense of movement and rhythm.
5. How does it reflect what you learned in Photojournalism?
6. I learned to always shoot with the ball in mind, and to use a fast enough shutter speed.
7. Think about your photo skills at the beginning of the term and now. What has changed in your ability or approach to taking and presenting photos? Give some EXAMPLES.
8. Like I stated above, I have gained some technical skills and knowledge, and also have a better idea of what makes a good photo. For example, to fill the frame, shoot from new and interesting angles, etc.

TOPIC 2: YOUR GOALS -- Go back to the Forum for Week 1 and you'll find your response to this prompt:

GOALS -- Now that you've committed to taking Photojournalism this term, what are your THREE goals for this class? (In addition to earning a good grade!)

Copy and paste your THREE goals, then write about how you did in achieving them. Please include EXAMPLES.
Goal 1: Increase skill in photography!
I think I really did increase my overall skill in photography, although I didn't do the best job always being proactive when taking shooting opportunities. Something I can work on for sure.

Goal 2: Increase my summary and writing skills when captioning or writing pieces for the paper.
This is something I definitely can still work on, I need to add more detail, and work and background info on my subjects.

Goal 3: Have fun! I can't wait to get into this class, and enjoy a few of my favorite subjects mixed together!
Overall, I did enjoy the shooting aspects of this class, but I could have been more proactive, and worked harder to get better photos.

Photo Story - A Soccer Practice

LBCC Soccer Class Practice

Eric Morales (orange shirt) battles an opponent for possession of the ball.

David St. Onge vies for the ball against Obed Agurrie.

The switched-off group watches the game from the sideline.

Pedro Morales takes the ball away across the field.

Obed Agurrie (White/Grey shorts) prepares to kick a pass.

Week 6 "Your Choice" (late)

Meredith Love rides a horse from Evergreen Farm across a sunny field. Horse riding is one of her favorite things to do, and she is gaining skill every since beginning 2 years ago. 6/6/17

Riding through the forest on horseback at Evergreen Farms.
Close-up of Penny the Donkey.

Action Photos

Obby Steen shoots practice basketball in a parking lot. 5/24/17


 Another angle.

Obby Steen practices backflips in Philomath City Park.

It's What We Do - Book Report

Josiah Love

5/30/17

JN - 134

Rob Priewe

                                             “It’s What We Do” Book Report

From the very beginning, Addario’s sense of purpose, and will to succeed at her chosen field is inspiring. No matter what career you choose to pursue, you have to admire her absolute refusal to give up, through the hardest circumstances.

Whatever I choose to do in life, I won’t forget Addario’s passion and drive that she showed throughout this book. Whether she was being held prisoner in Libya, or in an active warzone throughout Afghanistan, she always held her work in priority to her own safety, and stayed true to herself and her goals.

Addario’s unique ability to capture beauty and truth during the most desperate of times really brings something fresh to the the field of photojournalism, and not only shines a light on situations, and puts our own lives in perspective, but also provides us with detailed visuals.  For me personally, her photos, as well as her vivid descriptions, really made me feel like I was there, experiencing the pain, the struggle, and the satisfaction of finally getting the perfect shot.

Some of my personal favorite moments were Addario’s vivid descriptions of Saddam Hussain’s fall, her photographs of children swimming in a lake that was once his palace moat. (pg. 128) She captured this, and moments like these, so well, it genuinely inspires me to travel, and to bring my camera as well!

Through every situation which Addario was thrust into, she persevered, with an attitude of privilege, rather than of being inconvenienced. This can be shown through her quote: “Where in the world would I rather be than on the front line of history?”.

This mindset is admirable, and all though the intensity and constant danger of her line of work may be too much for most of us to handle, we should all try and apply her paradigm to our own lives, no matter what we may be doing.

Hometown Shoot

Justice Wenger doing an "epic pose" after his soccer practice on Saturday the 13th in Philomath OR.
Justice loves to read, play basketball, and ride his skateboard, but soccer is one of his very favorite things on a sunny day.




The Philomath High School Band preforms a jazz piece on a Friday evening in the PHS auditorium, during the pre-graduation ceremonies. 5/19/17


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The classic log-cut Philomath sign, with a late sunset in the background.

Week 7 Forum

TOPIC 1: SHOOTING SPORTS -- Our guest speaker Scobel Wiggins offered a variety of suggestions for shooting action and sports.

1. Write in detail about TWO TIPS that stood out in Scobel's talk.
2. For each tip describe how you can use that suggestion for your own sports/action assignment.

1. To capture the ball (or disc) in your sports photos, plan ahead, and be aiming on the spot you planned for in advance.

When I go to shoot the action photos for my assignment, I will definitely keep this in mind, if I shoot a skateboarder, I will be ready for with the frame that my subject is about to enter.

2. Be cautious, kind, and very respectful of other photographers/onlookers.
If there happen to be spectators or even other skaters at the park when I go to shoot, and I will have to navigate in a respectful way, to avoid being a distraction or annoyance to the subject as well as any other people.

TOPIC 2: ACTION/SPORTS PHOTOS -- Now that you've got some tips on how to shoot action ...

1. WHAT is your Sports/Action subject?
2. A skateboarder/BMX biker or something related.
3. WHEN and WHERE are you going to shoot it?
4. Hopefully this week, and, at my skate park.
5. Scobel talked about her approach to shooting sports/action. Your approach must include an "overall,” "medium” and a "closeup/detail” shot. While one of these can be a “sideline” shot, you must have at least one good ACTION PHOTO. List your ideas for:

Close up: Low angle of someone dropping in to the halfpipe.

Overall: Wide angle overhead of the whole park

Medium Side angle shot of someone kickflipping/ollie

Week 6 Event Photos

-Overall-(ish)

 Members of the traditional drum ensemble Monmouth Taiko perform a "praise to nature" in LBCC's courtyard during Diversity Day on May 10th. 

                                 

                                                                         -Medium-

 Members of the traditional drum ensemble Monmouth Taiko perform in LBCC's courtyard during Diversity Day on May 10th.      

-Close-

One of the members of Monmouth Taiko performs during LBCC's diversity day in the courtyard on May 10th.                       

Week 6 Forum Post

TOPIC 1: MY HOMETOWN -- Next week’s assignment is to post three photos from your “hometown” -- a news or feature photo of an activity; an environmental portrait; and a landmark, preferably with people in it.

As you embark on this quest, answer these three questions:

1. What town/city are you going to photograph and WHY?
2. I will take pictures in my hometown of Philomath, it has a nice small-town feel, and will fit perfectly.
3. List 3 ideas for photos that you could take: one portrait subject; one landmark; and one activity.
4. For a portrait subject, I could photograph my friend who works at Miller Timber Services here, for the landmark, maybe a beautiful overall of the town from one of the surrounding hills, and for an activity, maybe something school-related, sports practice, etc.
5. Which one of these photos will pose the biggest challenge for you, and explain WHY.

Finding someone to take a portrait of is always time consuming, and often annoying for you and your subject. That will most likely be the biggest challenge.

TOPIC 2: TWO PHOTO STORY IDEAS --  Begin thinking about the Photo Story that you will do to culminate this term in Photojournalism.  

Outline TWO photo stories that you could do for your final assignment.

1. Skating in Philomath/Corvallis. 

I have quite a few friends who skateboard, and they love to practice tricks and have me shoot them doing it. It would make an interesting story, seeing them get better and practice new things.

Who: My friends

What and Where? Them, at various skate parks

When? Hopefully on Sunday if the weather clears up.

First, answer the questions:

• Who?
• What?
• When?
• Where?

Second, describe how you would go about documenting the subject, and what preparations or arrangements would be necessary to pull it off.

To pull it off, I have to find a time when multiple people are at the skate park, practicing, the light would have to be decent as well, and I might have to physically arrange something. Most likely however, I can just head over when a few people are skating.

Week 4 forum post :D

TOPIC 1: NPPA CODE OF ETHICS -- Look at the National Press Photographers Association Code of Ethics posted on Moodle.

Which item in the "Code of Ethics” section do you find most compelling? EXPLAIN WHY that stands out.
Resist being compelled by staged photo opportunities.

I find this interesting, as it doesn't just tell you to avoid staging shots, but rather warns you to not take the opportunity in the first place. Something I wouldn't have thought of, but a possibility o be careful about nonetheless.

Next, look at the list under "Ideally, photojournalists should ...” Again, pick the item that most stands out for you and EXPLAIN WHY you think it matters.
Strive to be HUMBLE and unobtrusive.

I was interested in this rule, as it states that we as photojournalists should strive to be humble. That is something that I feel like would be often overlooked or forgotten, when you are trying to get that perfect shot.

Write about an EXAMPLE that illustrates one of the principles you highlighted from the NPPA Code of Ethics. In other words, how would you apply the rule?

To give an example of the staged photo opportunity, perhaps you are walking down the street, looking for a good shot, and you see a burned out building, and next to it, on a clean building, a political ad. Do you discreetly switch the poster to the destroyed structure for the effect? No, instead take the shot as is, or keep looking.
TOPIC 2: FAVORITE PHOTOS -- As we approach the midpoint of the term, let's do a shoutout for some of your fellow students' work.

Go through the class blog and pick out TWO PHOTOS by TWO DIFFERENT STUDENTS other than yourself that you appreciate.

Then tell why you like the photo (e.g. great subject, angle, use of light, details in the caption). Be sure to include LINKS to your favorite photos! If you like, POST A COPY of the photos, too.

Unveiling the Veil Event Shoot

Rania Khater speaks on the many intricacies and misunderstandings that surround the headscarf.


 

                                   Her audience listens closely as they gather in the DAC.

                                                                     Rania Khater

Meredith Love, of Philomath Oregon loves to ride horses, so much so that she spends every   bit of her spare time at the stables, cleaning, brushing and taking care of the horses almost every day. She takes them on long rides all around the surrounding countryside, and has many great stories to tell.

                                                                    Meredith Love

1.  PERSON 1:
2. His or her FULL NAME
3. Kevin Nichols
4. Your subject's "claim to fame” (What is their passion? What are they best known for? Job? Creativity? Achievement?)
5. Kevin loves to ride his bike, he has been involved in ads for different biking supplements and I would love to shoot him gearing up for a ride.
6. The best environment in which to shoot this person
7. Right before or possibly during the ride.
8. Props that would work best
9. His bicycle, helmet, etc.
10. How you plan to contact this person
11. I could give him a call, or talk to him the next time I see him.

Person 2:

1. His or her FULL NAME
2. Samuel Wenger
3. Your subject's "claim to fame” (What is their passion? What are they best known for? Job? Creativity? Achievement?)
4. Sam plays guitar and bass, it would be a very cool portrait shot to get him jamming out.
5. The best environment in which to shoot this person
6. During a session.
7. Props that would work best
8. His guitar.
9. How you plan to contact this person
10. I see him almost daily, but I could always send him a text.

BEST PHOTO:  I love this photo, it shows the international students engaging in an Easter egg hunt game. 

WORST PHOTO:  This photo isn't terrible, but it lacks a person in the frame, which makes it unexciting.

                                         - TOPIC 1 - 

                                                                                  

                                                                Ansel Adams  

                                       

Fact #1 

Adams was born into a rich family, however their fortune crumbled quickly after he came                along.

Fact #2 

Piano in his youth taught him discipline and perseverance.

Fact #3

Ansel Adams is considered to be the most "American" photographer ever, both in his subject matter and his personality.

 What stands out most through his work, is his ability to capture the raw emotion in the wild, unmapped landscapes, the peace, the tranquility, but also the loneliness, and the somber beauty that we hold so dear to our hearts. Through his work we see natural treasures that must be protected at all costs.

Ansel Adams' "claim to fame" was his extensive and thorough documentation of our natural treasures, through what was absolutely the best level of photography at the time. His work set a standard for every artist to come, a bar set high enough to immortalize his work forever.

TOPIC  1:

I have always loved taking pictures, as well as writing, and I took a Digital Photography class here at LB. I am not sure as of yet what my major will be, but I am excited about this class, and the opportunities it may involve. I took this class hoping to increase my skill in both areas, writing and photography, and to learn valuable skills that will help me down the road.

TOPIC 2:

Goal 1: Increase skill in photography!

Goal 2: Increase my summary and writing skills when captioning or writing pieces for the paper.

Goal 3: Have fun! I can't wait to get into this class, and enjoy a few of my favorite subjects mixed together!

TOPIC 3:

Some ideas for LBCC photos. As it is spring, shooting people gardening or planting may be a bit of a change from the sports-centeredness that is usual in school papers. The Career Day would also be an excellent time to go and shoot, and for one sports related shot, maybe the soccer practice would be interesting to shoot at.

LBCC's beautiful floral displays are beginning to shine in their full glory this spring, and I'm sure we are all ready for some more May flowers, and less April showers.

The bamboo shoots growing around the greenhouse are rapidly increasing in size.

The LBCC courtyard is looking better and better everyday, as spring is coming upon us.