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Clarissa Chau Photography

Photography is: the art, science and practice of creating images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically or chemically.

As far as we know, it was Sir John Hershel that made us aware of the the word "photography" in 1839. Photography is derived from the Greek word φωτός (phōtos), genitive of φῶς (phōs), meaning "light", and γραφή (graphé), meaning "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "drawing with light".

Applications of Photography:
 * Scientists have used photography to record and study movement
 * Artists try to explore avenues other than the photo-mechanical representation of reality
 * Military, police, and security forces use photography for surveillance, recognition and data storage
 * Preserve memories of favorite times
 * To capture special moments
 * To tell stories
 * To send messages
 * A source of entertainment.

Industries that use Photography:
 * Commercial uses such as advertising, fashion, wildlife, editorial, etc.
 * Artistic uses such as Conceptual photography
 * Science and forensic uses such as infrared and ultraviolet photography

Types of Photography:
 * Black and White (monochrome) Photography
 * Colour Photography
 * Stereoscopic
 * Full-spectrum: ultraviolet and infrared
 * Digital Photography
 * "Light field Photography"

Professions:
 * A professional photographer may be an employee, for example of a newspaper, or may contract to cover a particular event such as a wedding or graduation, or to illustrate an advertisement.
 * Paparazzi and fine art photographers, are freelancers, first making a picture and then offering it for sale or display.
 * Some workers, such as policemen, estate agents, journalists and scientists, make photographs as part of other work.
 * Photographers who produce moving rather than still pictures are often called cinematographers, videographers or camera operators, depending on the commercial context.
 * Photographers are also categorized based on the subjects they photograph.
 * Some photographers explore subjects typical of paintings such as landscape, still life, and portraiture.
 * Other photographers specialize in subjects unique to photography, including street photography, documentary photography, fashion photography, wedding photography, war photography, photojournalism, and commercial photography.

=5 Amazing Photos =

media type="custom" key="12568576" I find this photo absolutely stunning from the colours to the model. This photographer is one of my favourites as she really captures the essence of beauty in all her photos.

media type="custom" key="12568594" This photo is amazing because of the difficutly of outdoor photo shoots. Although it is simple, I find that it really adds to the overall beauty of the photo.

media type="custom" key="12568602" I really fell in love with this photo after watching Memoirs of a Geisha. I love the beauty the photographer captured in this model.

media type="custom" key="12569030" I found this really interesting as many photographers stray away from full body art, since it usually isn't the focus of the photo.

media type="custom" key="12614762" This photo really pulled me in with it's interesting concept. Although their are 4 in the series, this was my favourite. I found it the most interesting but at the same time, disgusting.

=Do's and Don'ts of Photography = = =
 * The Do’s**
 * Do something old in a new way
 * Do something new in an old way
 * Do something new in a new way
 * Do it sharp, if you can’t, call it art
 * Do it in the computer — if it can be done there
 * Do fifty of them — you will definitely get a show
 * Do it big, if you cant do it big, do it red
 * If all else fails turn it upside down, if it looks good it might work
 * Do Bend your knees
 * If you don’t know what to do, look up or down — but continue looking
 * Do celebrities — if you do a lot of them, you’ll get a book
 * Connect with others — network
 * Edit it yourself
 * Design it yourself
 * Publish it yourself
 * Edit, When in doubt shoot more
 * Edit again
 * Look at everything — stare
 * Construct your images from the edge inward
 * If it’s the “real world,” do it in color
 * If it can be done digitally — do it
 * Be self centered, self involved, and generally entitled and always pushing — and damned to hell for doing it
 * Break all rules, except the chairman’s


 * The Don’ts**
 * Don’t do it about yourself — or your friend — or your family
 * Don’t dare photograph yourself nude
 * Don’t look at old family albums
 * Don’t hand color it
 * Don’t write on it
 * Don’t use alternative process — if it ain’t straight do it in the computer
 * Don’t gild the lily — AKA less is more
 * Don’t go to video when you don’t know what else to do
 * Don’t photograph indigent, people, particularly in foreign lands
 * Don’t whine, just produce

=Principles of Design =


 * Balance - the visual distribution of the elements in design (line, shape, colour, etc.) to appear stable.
 * Symmetrical Balance - when subjects on both sides of the canvas are similar of the same
 * Asymmetrical Balance - both sides are different but still appears balanced
 * Radial Balance - the elements are focused in the centre
 * Emphasis/Contrast - the focal point in the piece, usually standing out from different areas by contrast of colour, shape, size, etc
 * Repetition/Pattern - The repetition of shapes or symbols to make the piece look more attractive
 * Proportion - when all sizes are relative to each other to make it look proportionate
 * Variety - several elements in use to catch the viewers attention
 * Unity/Harmony - the sense of completion that a piece can hold

=Camera Angles and Camera Shots =
 * The **camera angle** marks the specific location at which a camera is placed to take a shot
 * The **focal length** is the distance from the center of the lens to the principal foci (or //focal points//) of the lens

=Types of Lighting =
 * XLS - Extreme longshot this is for capturing landscape
 * LS - Longshot is for capturing the whole of a persons body
 * MLS - Mid longshot is for capturing the subject from waist up
 * MS - Mid Shot is for capturing the subject from their chest upwards
 * MCU - Mid closeup is for capturing the subject from shoulders upward
 * CU - Close up is for capturing the whole of the subjects head and face
 * CU - Big closeup is used for capturing the whole face
 * XCU - Extreme closeup is used for capturing facial feautures and expression
 * Low angle shots are used to make the subject seem taller and powerful
 * Eye level shots are used for general speech and emotion shots
 * High agle shotsare used to make the subject seem smaller and submissive
 * Worms eye veiw makes the subject seem really tall
 * Canted shots are used for dream-like or confusing situations
 * Birds eye veiw makes the subject seem really small
 * The camera and lens movement are really just to give the veiwer a wider range of vision to establish what is going on in the scene and where it is set
 * Lighting is the way you use the natural, or artificial lighting in a shot to enhance the photo
 * [|9 Types of Lighting:]
 * Side Lighting
 * Back Lighting
 * Rim Lighting
 * Ambient Lighting
 * Soft/Diffuse Lighting
 * Hard Lighting
 * Spotlight
 * Artificial Lighting
 * Combination Lighting