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photography is the method of recording images on sensitized material, and the processing of this material to create a print, slide, or cine film.
 * __Photography -__**

"picture obtained by photography," coined by Sir John Herschel from photo-  + -graph  "instrument for recording." It won out over other suggestions, such as photogene  and heliograph.  Neo-Anglo-Saxonists prefer sunprint . The verb and photography  are all first found in a paper read before the Royal Society on March 14, 1839.
 * __Etymology of photography -__ **

to advertise something, to capture a memorable moment and/or to use as evidence.
 * __Different ways photography can be used -__**

Wedding, advertising, detectors, fashion, magazines and scientist.
 * __Different industries that use photography -__**

Digital photography Light field photography Amateur Commercial Art Science and forensics Photocopy Photo-grams
 * __Different types/kinds/genres of photography -__**

**February, 21, 2012** __ **Outstanding Photography** __

One picture I found that I thought was outstanding is this fashion photo. I like how it is black and white. I also thought it was interesting how the light is bouncing off of the balloons, showing their true texture.

The second photo I found was another fashion photography. In this picture the only light source is coming from the windows. The light is showing off the intricate desings on the stair railings. I also love how the long train of the dress color blends in with the blue on the other half of the room.

Moving away from fashion photography I found this interesting black and white picture on the beach. I like how the people are blacked out making it look more appealing. Lastly, I like how the sun is slightly peeking through the holes of the clouds.

This landscape photo caught my interest instantly because of the pretty colours of the sunset. The colours of the sunset blends in so perfectly and I like how it just fades out into the sky. Similar to the previous picture I like how the bridge is blacked out, drawing more attention to this outstanding picture.

Lastly, I chose to pick this flower picture not only because of its bright colours, but also because I like how the background is blurry. Therefore, putting more attention on the front sunflower. Also, by putting the focus on the one sunflower in the front the viewers can see the amazing details of the flower itself.

__** The Do's and Don'ts of Photography **__
 * February, 23, 2012 **

__ Do's __
 * When in doubt, take more photos
 * Take high resolution pictures
 * Always back up your photos
 * Use a fill in flash when the face of your subject is in a shadow
 * Use the MACRO mode for closeups. Often this is the FLOWER symbol
 * Get on the same level as the subject

__ Don'ts __
 * Don't edit the original photo
 * Never remove the camera memory card before turning off the camera


 * February, 27, 2012 **
 * Principals of Design: **

__Balance__ - balance in a picture could be the difference in shape and colour. The way the objects compliment each other and even out the image.

__Repetition__ - repeating in a photo of the same object serveral times.

__Contrast__ - contrast of an image is usually the centre of attention. It stands out among the other objects in the picture. Contrast can either be in colour, texture, and shape.

__Unity/Harmony__ - Unity and harmony gives the picture a purpose. Everything about the photo matches and goes well together to relate the idea of the image.

**February, 29, 2012**


 * __Camera Angles:__ **
 * Bird's eye view
 * High angle
 * Eye angle
 * Low angle
 * Canted angle

__** Shot Lengths: **__
 * Extreme long shot
 * Long shot
 * Medium shot
 * Close-up
 * Extreme close-up


 * __ Types of Lighting : __**
 * Side lighting
 * Back lighting
 * Rim lighting
 * Ambient lighting
 * Soft or diffuse lighting
 * Hard light
 * Spotlight
 * Artificial lighting
 * Combinations of lighting