Weekend Pictures (A random assortment of items found in my room)

Profile Photography

Journal Notes P. 102-113

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Formal portraits are teh simplest portrait photography style and should place an emphasis on the person and nothing else. To achive this the person should be placed in front of a neutral background. Portraits can be taken at ranges varying from up-close to full-length views.

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This photo demonstrates value in portrait photography. The use of light to highlight and create shadows on your subject. The change in light can create a mood,  ie: shadows create a dark and melancholy mood, while light creates an upbeat and lively atmoshpere in the image.

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Photo Essay on Soccer

Black showing good sportsmanship and congratulating pink on their win.

Celebrating a goal.

Upset after a goal was scored against her team.

Getting ready to start the game.

A coach giving private instruction before a game.

A team being lectured before a game.