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__**PHOTOGRAPHY **__ Isaac Kwong

**Photography** - The art, science, and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation.

__** Etymology **__ Photography comes from the combination of the greek words for light (photos) and drawing (graphe). It's literal meaning comes out to "drawing with light".

**__Uses__** - Advertisements - Family Photos - Sharing moments - Artistic Expression - Modelling - Paparazzi -Forensics

**__Industries__** - Modelling - Buisness - Literacy - Advertisements -Forensics

__** Genres **__
 * [|Aviation photography]
 * [|Architectural photography]
 * [|Candid photography]
 * [|children photography]
 * [|Cloudscape photography]
 * [|Cosplay photography]
 * [|Digiscoping]
 * [|Documentary photography]
 * [|Erotic photography]
 * [|Fashion photography]
 * [|Fine art photography]
 * [|Fire photography]
 * [|Food photography]
 * [|Forensic photography]
 * [|Glamour photography]
 * [|Head shot]
 * [|Landscape art]
 * [|Landscape photography]
 * [|Medical photography]
 * [|Miksang] (contemplative photography)
 * [|Nature photography]
 * [|Social photography]
 * [|Nude photography]
 * [|Old-time photography]
 * [|Photojournalism]
 * [|Portrait photography]
 * [|Sports photography]
 * [|Still life photography]
 * [|Stock photography]
 * [|Street photography]
 * [|Travel photography]
 * [|Underwater photography]
 * [|VR photography]
 * [|War photography]
 * [|Wedding photography]
 * [|Wildlife photography]

- Knowing the parts of your camera, inside out. - Modifying pictures using various elements (Shutter speed, contrast, dogding, burning in etc.) - Printing (Paper texture, paper type, and paper size)
 * __ Skills __**


 * __ Amazing Photography __**

This photo captures a sort of surreal effect. The angle of the camera helps add to it. The lighting can be seen coming from one side to the other, hitting the girl in the centre. The main effect that drew me in was how the girl looked like she was about to break the surface of water through the looking glass pane, but above her looks like another water surface. This dual effect really gave this picture a "through the looking glass" effect.

The contrast in this photo is what really drew me in. The main focus of the picture is the flower, but we can see a horizon of sorts in the background. the contrast of the red wall and white surface blends perfectly with the bleeding flower. The brightness really brings out the colors of the picture. In addition, due to our conceptions that most roses are red, it almost looks as if the color is bleeding out of the rose and runnign down the white surface.

Another beautiful contrast piece. The mix of warm and cold colors transition perfectly from one to the other. The title "Heaven and Hell" is such an accurate name for this photo. The sky looks as if it is on fire but cool and icy on the other side. The direction of the clouds and the reflection of the water adds a focus to the centre of the photo.

This photo is truly worth a thousand words. It's not unlike a romantic movie. While we are only given a small inkling as to what is going on, it seems that there is som much more that has happened and will happen. It's almost as if the picture is trying to convey a whole story for the world to see. The couple stand under the rain in the streets, while people hide under shelter. The filter used for this photo gives it a musty sort of feel.

This is a humurous photo that sends a strong message that many people today can relate to. It shows how Facebook has become incredibly addicting to people and, in essence, like a drug. The focus of the photo and the angle that it was taken in adds to effect. This photo is simple, yet powerful in the message that it conveys.


 * Taken from "The Education of Photography" by Charles H. Traub**
 * The Do’s**
 * Do something old in a new way
 * Do something new in an old way
 * Do something new in a new way, Whatever works… works
 * 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
 * See Citizen Kane ten times
 * 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’t**
 * 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

Balance - Creating an equilibrium in a picture that is can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
 * __The Principles of Design__**



Repetition - Repeating similar patterns to arise interest in the viewer.



Contrast - Opposite or opposing elements.



Harmony/Unity - Combining similar elements to create one flowing image.



Variety - Combining different elements to create complicated relationships.



Movement - Creates images of action within the design.



Proportions/Scale - The size of objects in relation to other objects.



Emphasis - Giving a design a particular focus to make the picture more interesting and less confusing.




 * __Camera Angles__**
 * Eye-Level - The most common angle used. It shows a real world angle from the same level as what any other person would see
 * High Angle - An angle that is high above the focus of the picture. This has a diminishing effect.
 * Low Angle - An angle that is under the focus of the picture. This has an enlarging effect.
 * Bird's Eye - Taken directly above the focus. It creates a dramatic effect.
 * Slanted - Tilting the camera to one side to take an interesting and dramatic picture.


 * __Shot Lengths__**
 * Extreme Shot Length - Taken from an incredibly long distance away from the target. Mainly used to set up closer shots in movies.
 * Long Shot - Shows the audience that they should focus on the scene around them more.
 * Medium Shot - Half of a long shot. Usually shows half of the subject.
 * Close-Up - Very close to the subject, Usually framing the face or showing specific objects.
 * Extreme Close-Up - Meant to show immense detail in a subject or an object.


 * __Types of Lighting__**
 * Side Lighting - Light coming from the side. Allows contrast with the use of shadows to add depth.
 * Back Lighting - Light is directed behind your subject and glares at the camera. Allows sillhouttes and through the use of certain effects like fog, can add a dramatic effect.
 * Rim Lighting - Light coming in at an acute angle. It can create highlights along the edges of your sobject and provides contrast.
 * Ambient Light - Non-direct light that is bounced off of different surfaces so that your subject is not as bright as it actually is.
 * Soft or Diffuse Lighting - Even lighting that minimizes contrast and shadows.
 * Hard Lighting - Bright and intense light to create high contrast and shadows.
 * Spotlight - Focusing light on a specific point or subject in the picture.
 * Artificial Lighting - Created through studio lights.
 * Combinations of Lighting - Any combination of any of the above lightings.