Photos inspired by Richard Avedon

Richard Avedon was born in Mary 1923. He was an American fashion and portrait photographer. New York Times said that his fashion and portrait photographs helped define America's image of style, beauty and culture. He photographed many popular celebrities and caught an image of who they were. Avedon passed away in 2004, he was 81.
We were inspired by his "semi-caught-off-guard moments" and blank background, which were all black and white.

Modern Take on Richard Avedon

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Awko Taco Family Portrait

This photo is self explanatory.

How to take Portraits

1. 19 Photography tips
2. 10 easy portrait steps
3. Portrait photographs
4. Great Portraits?
5. Professional Portraits
6. Good portraits and fast
7. Better portraits, How to.
8. Step by Step Portraits
9. Portraits with blurred background
10. Portrait Tutorial

• Make eye contact with model, and use props the emphasize the image.
• Experiment with lighting patterns, and don't be afraid to use flash.
• Learn camera settings so you can make any necessary adjustments to really help you take your portrait in any specific area.

Composition and Cropping

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AFTER

The cropped photo illustrates the space and background within the top of the photo because of the sky and also behind the bridge.

Rules of Composition: Space

The tables show empty spaces, including in the background.

In front of Sabrina, the student with glasses there is space and behind her as well.

Here in this photo there is space presented at there sides, in front of them, and above them.

Canon EOS T3i Review

 The T3 is about $450 but if you have more money to spend you should buy the T3i it has more video capabilities. It has significantly better performance and photo quality than the T3, and you get higher resolution, excellent video capture, and an articulated LCD. EOS Rebel T3i has excellent video capabilities, images and video quality. The bad is that it can be frustrating. It is hard to shoot fast things such as a pet when they're running around or sports. It's good to take videos in them but not pictures because it is hard to keep up. The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. The T3i is heavier than the T2i because it has the rotating rear. 

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-t3i/4505-6501_7-34493918.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-6501_7-57428299-95/which-canon-dslr-roundup/
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-t3i/4864-6501_7-34493918-2.html

Hallway Edits

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Canon T3i Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLsu-JQFlNw
Screen can adjust to view front or back. 

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-t3i/4505-6501_7-34493918.html
 Known to deliver excellent video capabilities and image and video quality. The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/canon-eos-rebel-t3i-review/
Fine 18-megapixels images. Runs warm indoors. Full HD video at 30 fps.

Composition and Cropping

Before cropping:

After cropping:

Selfies Selfies Selfies

In this photo I did not choose a filter. Sometimes it is ok to go all natural.

Ma favorite filter; its colorful, alive and vibrant. Basically describes who I am, a bag of Skittles.

This filter makes everything seem so mysterious, why not make a mysterious/creepy pose?

People say they like my eyes, so here is how they look, up close and personal, in a variety of colors.

I've always wanted a twin, I like to imagine how it would be if there were two of  me. This is not how it would be if I had a twin.

Composition

Different ways to understand Composition

http://digital-photography-school.com/5-elements-of-composition-in-photography

http://photofocus.com/2009/11/30/25-photo-composition-tips/

http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules

First Assignment: Light Observation

Our assignment was to step outside and observe the lighting. Outdoor light is very distinct from indoor light. Inside I noticed people looked dull, and grey. Although outside they seemed more vibrant and alive. Their skin was colorful and their hair shined as well.