Calista's Photography Blog: August 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Cracked Texture

Calista Gonzales; Dream Wild Photography

So this is the original image....

Calista Gonzales; Dream Wild Photography

So I used a tutorial by Planet Photography do do this. I love the result and the quality of the tutorial. It's really simple and I suggest checking it out if you have a half hour to kill. All it takes is a nice portrait !

-Calista

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Blog Entry 2: What Makes Photography Art?

Everyone has a different idea of what specifically makes photography art. What is listed below are my own ideals of what is the basic criteria for photography. I'll touch on each one.

Criteria for Photography:

1. An artist

2. Technique

3. Style

4. Intention of Message

5. Principles of Design

-Balance

-Rhythm

-Contrast

-Unity

-Emphasis

-Movement

6. Elements of Design

-Line

-Shape

-Form

-Texture

-Pattern

-Space

-Color

Elements of Design:

The elements of design are very important to remember when creating a photograph.

Line: Lines help draw the viewer's attention to a specific point in the photograph.

Shape: Shape can be a lot of things. Mainly though, it is considered to be the overall flow of the subject with the objects of the image.

Form: Form is considered to be a 3-Dimensional shape and is accented the best by side lighting and use of shadows.
Texture: This is generally used to add a "3D" effect to your photograph and to add a sense of touch to your image.

Pattern: Pattern is the unity in which pieces of the photograph flow together

Space: Space refers to the negative space within a photograph.

Color: The colors within a piece have been carefully considered and they flow together.

Principles of Design:

Balance: This distribution of the visual weight of the subjects in the photograph

Rhythm: Is created when one or more elements of design are being used.

Contrast: The arrangement of opposite elements.
Unity: The feeling of harmony that subjects in the photo create. It should be noticeable throughout your photograph.
Emphasis: Part of the photograph that catches the viewer's attention.
Movement: The path the viewer's eye takes as it goes through the photograph.

-Calista Gonzales

Monday, August 29, 2016

Pano Image: Tonto Natural Bridge

Calista Gonzales: Dream Wild Photography

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Calista Gonzales: Dream Wild Photography

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Tonto Natural Bridge

Hey everyone!

So this past weekend I took a hike with my aunt out at the Tonto Natural Bridge. For anyone who doesn't know what it is; look it up. It is amazing and for sure worth the trip! I'll include some pictures below! We also tried to find the ever elusive Box Canyon Trail but alas; no such luck. Anyone who's been on the trail...I'd appreciate some commentary on how to get there ! Thank you! Hope you enjoy my shots!

Calista Gonzales; Dream Wild Photography

Friday, August 5, 2016

Welcome Back: Reflection on photo 3-4 and intro to photo 5-6

Objective: In your first blog entry, write about what you want to accomplish in Photo 5-6. Include at least one of your best works from Photo 3-4. Also write about the camera you are using and anything new you learned about it.

New year; more photos! Welcome to photography 5-6! Last year I began my journey as a digital photographer. I don't think anything needs to be said on how excited I am about this new year. I have so many new ideas and I'm so excited to show everyone the products of my assignments; and my imagination. The camera that I used last year and this year is a Cannon Rebel T3i. Compared to my old Nikon; this is a dream come true. This year I hope to accomplish a more professional level of photography. My main focus for this year is going to be working on my photoshop skills and gaining more credit as a photographer. Below I have added a flash back onto last year.