10 tips I would actually do
- Go to the movies
- Join a photowalk
- Look at popular photblogs
- Listen to my favorite music
- go through my cd covers
- read an art magazine
- See an art show
- take a photo assignment or challenge
- Shoot my family
- And tell a story in photography
Broad Museum:
Social Media Trends:
Trend #1: Instagram Reels and Tiktoks – This apples to my brand because these two would gather a huge audience as these are what the new generation uses throughout their day. These are two popular ways to promote anything because of how many people are using Instagram or Tiktok.
Trend #2: Long-Form Videos – This applies to my brand because I can use it to interact with audience, put out videos of how I create some of my work, and promote my work. This can be really good to use because these will always regain some popularity overtime and can gather an audience.
Trend #3: Stories on Social Media – Stories such as snapchat, instagram, pinterest, twitter, and facebook uses a story feature that disappears after 24 hours. This can apply to my brand because I can promote a page, share some work of mine, and it will reach out to people for a day. It can be a great way to promote a page and have others click to it easily.
Trend #4: Screen-to-screen time events – This can apply to my brand because I can do live videos to gather an audience or use platforms such as linkedin, youtube, and instagram to go live and produce audiences, answer questions, and promote as well as interact.
Trend #5: E-commerce – This can apply to my brand if I plan to sell photographs. This can even apply to my brand if I plan to do photography as a side hobby and create it so others can book photoshoots.
Trend #6: Tutorials – When I post videos, stories, Tiktoks of my work, I can post tutorials on how to do it. This applies to my brand when others see it they may want to recreate it or get interested in how to start photography. Posting tutorials will gather audiences and allow them to remain interested if I continue to do so.
Trend #7: Captions – This can apply to my brand because it can add more meaning to a message in my work. This would have to have good sizing and placement in order for it to remain powerful rather than disorganized. But doing so, can achieve audiences to remain interested in my brand,
Trend #8: Engage – Continuing to engage with my audience and building relationships with loyal customers. This can apply to my brand when keeping it going and allowing it to be supported by others. Doing so will keep others interested, allow others to promote my work, and keep a connection with the audience.
Job hunting
I discovered a job that does interest me in photography which would be Fashion Photography. They edit photos touch-ups for model shoots, they design and photograph photos for graphic designers to use to promote their company, and more. It catches my interest most to me because I like fashion and it sounds so fun to do in this branch of photography.
Stephen Frink by Thomas Simms Article Review – https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/canon/artist/stephen-frink
In this article, it talks about underwater photography. The way they introduce the topic of underwater photography, they use imagery to inspire and engage me in the article. I got inspired thinking about the adrenaline that would kick in from underwater photography, the possibility of being arm’s length away from a dolphin.. seeing a whale swimming by and having the ability to capture it in a photo. This story can help shape my view and opinion about a career in the photography field because of the different branches of photography that exists today. There is all kinds of photography one can do and I see how thrilling it can be in some of them.
Peter Tellone By Grant Willing Article Review – https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/canon/artist/peter-tellone
In this article, it talks about landscape photography. This article is not that engaging as the other, but I did get inspired reading it and seeing the images used in the article. I got inspired mainly from the pictures and the line, “Landscape photography is all about handling and placing elements of a natural scene into an aesthetic composition, with respect shared between personal visions and capturing the lay of the land”. Reading this line sparked different ideas of landscapes I could take and different ways I can take it to make it into an aesthetic photograph. This story changed the view of photography and opinion in the field because I see how calming, intense, and beautiful landscape photographs can be. I see how much gets put into it to be made into an aesthetic photo and it makes me consider photography as a hobby.
This work is by Andres Serrano. Made in 1987 called Immersions (Piss Christ). This photograph kind of offends me because in a way it seems offensive and disrespectful towards Jesus Christ. But as I read on, it says it had attracted the attention of a pastor, and soon congress. They were mad that Serrano had received funding and helped to consider โgeneral standards of decencyโ in awarding grants. This work seems very controversial and I can see that this has made an impact on people.
The impact this made has left the question about whether the government had the right to censor art. I see that this photo even would offend others and some would see what it has done to push their limits in art. But this photo affects my emotions in a way Iโm unsure of what I feel towards it. In a way, I feel mad but I try to see what his intentions for this photograph was. Itโs a photograph that is gross thinking about and I chose this because of the way it makes me feel. It makes me feel angry, upset, but at the same time Iโm trying to understand the reasoning for it. I read later on that the decency-standards law passed because of this work in 1998. I see that this photo made such an impact for it to be able to pass laws and consider standards of decency. But Iโm unsure if this was the right approach to do so.
Sandy Skoglund critique
I love this photo because of the contrast and how smooth it looks. I love that there is no color but the red and the people in the background. The only thing is that there is so much going on in the photo but at the same time it keeps my eye wanting to see it all. The different poses the foxes are doing looks amazing too.
Wassily Kandinsky Critique
I absolutely love his work especially this one. I love the circles and how they contrast with each other when they intersect with the other or is placed inside the circle. I do get a little bothered by the blue circle and how the black isn’t that centered. I think if it was more centered around there it would capture my eye so much more. But, I am in love with the contrast in this. I love the dark background with this because it makes the circles pop out.
Why Photography is Important
Photography is important because it can enable others to see things from a different perspective. It allows you to capture moments that can be so meaningful to you. For example, photographs of your family members that have passed or any of them knowing they will pass one day. Those photographs will mean the world to you. Photography can allow you to bring meaningful experiences to others as well.
Another reason why it is important is because it can inspire you to travel to places with friends and family. It can also bring awareness to others about issues such as climate change, it can bring awareness to animal mistreatment and more. Photography can bring change, it can bring unity, and it brings empowerment. It can show situations that inform others, make them want to do something about these issues, and more. Photography can be for many things from just wanting a hobby to wanting to bring change, it can show so many things.
Joshua Rashaad McFadden
I love this photographer on the silver list. His photography instantly caught my eye and going through his works such as the one above, the details in the photos are so unbelievably strong, it is beautiful. It is powerful. The contrast in this photo is amazing. I have nothing to say that I want to critique on it other than the fact I wish it was more centered. But, everything about the photo from the details, the expression, and contrast is amazing. It tells a story that can be interpreted and it can get the attention of many.
Jasmine Clarke
I love this photographerโs photo because it as I went through her work, they caught my interest. I loved how they look. I love this photo. I love the way her face is the only thing in the frame, I love the shadow on the photo. I do wish there was a bit more contrast between the shadow or maybe it was a big brighter on the left side rather than more contrast.
B&H Shopping spree
1: Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with FTZ Adapter Kit – $2,096.90
I need this camera in order to take photos and I plan to use this to start photography.
2: Impact VC-500WLN 3-500Ws Digital Monolight with Transmitter Kit – $699.95
I need this because I wanted to experiment and test out different types of photography and possibly do strobe lighting and such for photography.
3: Godox VING V860IIS TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit for Sony Cameras – $179.00
I need this for certain photos I plan to shoot that require flash.
4: Aluminum Travel Tripod – $349.95
I need this if I want to take photos in motion and such to take a good photo.
5: Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens and Accessory Kit – $899.00
I need this as a secondary camera or as a primary. This is just to have a backup if something happens and for the features included. I personally think it is safer to have another one for certain situations or types of photography.
6: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF – $719.00
This is necessary for certain types of photography. These are lenses that can acquire a certain aperture that the cameras cannot achieve.
7: FUJIFILM GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Lens – $2,299.00
This is also necessary for certain types of photography due to the aperture it can achieve such as this one having the capability to achieve f/32.
8: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 (Download, Windows) – $69.99
Why You Should Become a Photographer.
The reason why being a photographer is the best job in the world is because of its accessibility. Everyone can gain access to a camera whether itโs through their phone or the purchase of an actual camera. The second reason is because photography is blowing up worldwide right now. Now is the time to get into photography and get big. The third reason is because you can be your own boss. You can be free from constraints and do things on your time whenever you want. Another reason is because you can branch out into other fields. You can do it on the side or do different categories of photography. These are the reasons why you should become a photographer.