Local Austin Photographers

The photographer i chose was Korey Howell who does glamor photography, which goes from head shots, group pictures, lifestyle candid, and etc. Korey Howell got her start in the photography business 25 years ago with a mall-based glamour photography franchise company that she grew to 20 franchisees nationwide. After working in marketing, graphic design and networking, she launched Korey Howell Photography in 2006 in a 100 square-foot studio. I chose Korey because of how simple yet elegant her photos are taken.

I like this picture because of how they can show off their brand and how hard they have worked to get to that point. Another reason is because of the nice pink which draws your attention to the group. I cant really tell what rule of photography this photo follows.

I like this picture because of the lighting and the contrast of the colors. Another reason is the horse in the background because it looks very majestic. This follows rule of thirds because of how off center both subjects are.

I like this photo because of the background with the different colors popping out at you. Another reason is how simple this picture looks but it still looks beautiful. This follows simplicity because theres nothing going on in the photo.

I like this picture because of the different colors of the woman showing. Another is of the different options with the different angles and distances. I dont think this follows any rules of photography.

I like this the picture because of the colors of text popping out in front of the brown. Another is the contrast of the womans dress and all the other colors around her. This follows simplicity because theres nothing going on in the photo.

Mural Project

Our theme was things in motion 

Magazines part 2

1.) Image Based 

Is one of the most common approach to a magazine cover, there shouldn't be many people in it and there shouldn't much activity going on. Most of the time there is a celebrity on the cover to gather more sellers. These magazine covers are typically used in almost all fashion, gossip and mens magazines. The cover has to correspond with the style of the publication which means if your shooting a food magazine use food as your subject.

2.) Illustration Based

Illustration covers are drawn or generated on the computer. Usually illustration covers are used to add a different effect on the magazine to do something out of the normal. Majority of the magazine companies that use this cover don't need newsstand sales.

3.) Type Based 

This approach isn't typically used but are more used than illustrated covers. The the text on the cover used most of the space and can have a powerful message or symbolism to stand out to the readers. At times they can come across as straight to the point or a funny sarcastic meaning.

4.) Concept Based

Concept covers are a variety of all the other three approaches. It is not used as much but can have a powerful symbol or message to grab the readers. It should be easily understood by the readers at least that is what you should be aiming for. This approach is mostly used in business magazines and news magazines.

My Favorite Cover

"When shooting Solange Knowles for The FADER, we wanted to reference her timeless songwriting, and emphasize her classic presence in the image. This cover was shot with an Bx 10 View Camera for a simple, timeless vibe, bringing only SO plates of film to capture the perfect shot (compared to a standard 2,000-shot digital sitting). We took many conservative, close up shots of Solange, but still wanted that final, bold image. We chose yellow as the backdrop, because it paired well with the natural lighting from the windows and the contrast of colors in her outfit. Solange stepped onto the apple box herself, and the shot we chose was the very last plate of film."
Description:
In this cover she has a serious face and looks like she is thinking of something else. She looks to be in her own world and look off into the distance. The background is a yellow and the blue perfectly contrasts with it so it can make her stand out. Theres nothing crazy going on in the photo so its easier to focus on her sitting looking elegant and peaceful.

Best Covers

1.New York, May 20, Michael Douglas Is Liberace: Formal
2.Bloomberg Businessweek, December 2–8, J Crew: Teaching the World to Dress American: Formal
3.The New York Times Magazine, May 19, The Secret Lives of Germs: Formal
4. Sports Illustrated, April 22, BOSTON: Environmental
5. ESPN The Magazine, September 16, Floyd Mayweather in The Fight Issue: Formal
6. The New York Times Magazine, November 24, The Flight Risk:  Formal
7. O, The Oprah Magazine, September, Hair!: Formal
8. Brides, October/November, Get Inspired!: Formal
9. W, December/January, The Art Issue: Formal
10. Harper's Bazaar, May, Summer Fashion Issue: Formal
11. New York, February 18–25, Spring Fashion: Formal
12. The Fader, February/March, Solange: Formal
13. Wired, December, Bill Gates Wants You to Fix the World: Formal
14. Vanity Fair, October, 100 Years: Formal
15. ESPN The Magazine, July 22, Kenneth Faried in The Body Issue: Formal
16. GQ, February, Beyoncé: Formal
17. Runner's World, December, Get Fit Have Fun: Formal

Magazine Tips

1. Worth the investment of money and time (that’s the “What’s in it for me?”)
2. Put all of your effort into the cover. This will make it look more appealing
3. Make the reader curious
4. Intellectually stimulating, interesting (that’s to promise benefits)
5. Don't crowd the page with useless words, use catchy or important sentences.
6. Make the magazine cover interesting, put a picture of something different than a usual cover.

American Soldier

A. What is the most powerful image from the pictures printed in the Denver Post over the three weeks they published images from the year of coverage? Why?
24A "Starting to fit in" because its the moment when everything comes together for him and he's been working for that moment for the longest.
B. How do the images work together to tell a story?
It creates a timeline of everything in chronological order so you experience everything from the beginning.
C. How do the captions enhance the photographs?
It provides enough details to know whats going on in that photo. The writer uses present tense to make you feel as if you are in that moment. 
D. Summarize the story of Ian Fisher, based just on the captions.
Ian Fisher always wanted to serve his country as he told all of his loved ones on his 17th birthday. Soon after Ian graduates from Bear Creek High School and got all of his requirements for enlistments into the military. Ian soon experiences the harshness of military after two days and starts to have second thoughts but meets his bunkmates to help him get through it. Shortly after Ian gets the hang of his basic training as they become more difficult to simulate whats its going to Iraq. Ian starts to prepare for his year long time in Iraq to fight for USA. After Ian gets back from his journey he celebrates with all his loved ones and marries his girlfriend to live together happily.
E. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written? 
The verbs in the first sentence of the captions use present tense to create a sense to suggest your witnessing that moment as if you were there.
F. Break down the captions:
1. The captions are usually 2-4 sentences each.
2. The first sentences of each photo explains what is happening.
3.  The second sentence contains context.
4. This sentence contains the back ground/history.
5. In fact, most of the captions in this story include a quote.
6. There are some that have 4 sentences.
1. How many sentences are they on average?
About three or 4 sentences per caption 
2. Read the first sentence of a couple of them, what information do they provide?
Mainly providing information of the photo its accompanied by.
3. Read the second sentences of a couple of them, what information do they provide?
A past tense sentence providing more information about the first sentence. Also whats going in the photo its describing.
4. If there is a third sentence, what information does it provide?
It describes whats going on at that moment and or whats going on in that photo its under.
5. Do any captions include a quote?
Yes quite a few of them have quotes of Ian's commentary on his experiences or describing what he's going through at that moment.
6. Are there any that have four sentences?
Most of them on average have about four sentences including enough information about the photo.
G. Why do you think it is possible to tell a complete story with just photos and captions?
I think its possible because the captions can give just enough detail about the photo but wont show any deeper detail about it.
H. If you can create a story with just photos and captions, why bother writing a story at all?
Because the story can go into deeper detail about the subjects experiences and thoughts.