Self Reflection

1. I feel that I deserve a P+ on my senior project, I have done everything that we were required to do. I am very involved with my ROP and currently have an AE in the class. I have a Picture of the Week on my blog, where I put a picture and information about the picture under it. I was one of the first to be approved on my science project, and I have also start to prep to begin the project. I am also helping clubs at school by taking pictures for them. I also have a real understanding of my topic and enjoy learning about it from my research.

2. I would have to say ROP, I have learned so much and I really enjoy it. I have already learned a lot of photography skill that help take a better picture. I think my photography skills are way better than they were before I started ROP. I have also learned a lot of things on Photoshop, which is really cool, since I didn't know anything about Photoshop. I am actually pretty good at Photoshop now. We recently had to do a 10 minute presentation and write a 5 page essay on two photographers with a group 5. I only had to write a page but I ended up writing a page in a half because I really enjoyed writing about the photographers. I also made the power point in my group and was very proud of the results.

3. I want to improve on my research checks, I usually take longer reading my research and margin note a lot of things but I never finish at the end of class. So I was thinking I should margin note two articles the day before and leave one for the next day. I would also like to improve the quality of my articles, they are not that long and don't have that much depth in them.

Kung Fu Master, China

Photograph by Fritz Hoffmann, National Geographic

This Month in Photo of the Day: National Geographic Magazine Features

Buddhist monk and kung fu master Shi Dejian (above) and his disciples hauled bags of cement and roof tiles up steep mountain paths to build an isolated retreat (in background) away from the tourist crowds at the Shaolin Temple.

 

                                     

         Aurora Borealis

                          Photograph by James Appleton, My Shot

  This was taken on the second night of a four-night stay on top of this glacial pass in southern Iceland. I picked the spot late in the afternoon and camped out waiting for the night to fall and hoping for some showing of the northern lights. It turned out to be one of the most memorable evenings of my life; the display was incredible.                                                                           

Science Fair Proposal

1. If you put a picture with emotion in front of someone, then the person will be show that emotion.

     2. Dependent- The person

         Independent- The picture

         Controlled- emotion, once I pick the emotion it will not change

    

     3. My EQ and science project are closely tied. In become a photojournalist you want people to feel something when they see your photo, you want to change their mind about something. You want your picture to mean something, if that means making them feel a certain emotion then it must be done. In my science fair project I want to make people feel one emotion from one picture. I want to make an impact on those people.

     4. I have to do an before kind of experience, to see what emotion I should pick. Then I will show different people different picture tiring to make them feel one emotion then I will ask what they are feeling and do the experiment like that. I plan on using people, maybe a class room, paper, pens, pictures and pictures.

     5. Behavioral/Social Science

Apricot Blossoms, Italy

Photograph by William Albert Allard, National Geographic

William Albert Allard’s stunning scene of spring blossoms takes advantage of a very simple element—the wind. When a fortunate breeze created a snowfall of blossoms, Allard was in a perfect position to capture the scene’s beauty. —Annie Griffiths

Picture of the week :D 2

Photograph by Erika Larsen

Cone-shaped tents called lávut provide temporary shelter for Sami herders while following the reindeer. Nils Peder Gaup, resting here on the tundra, feels most at home in the mountains. "The Sami spirit follows you," he says.

Blog 8: What I've Learned So Far.

1. What have you learned how to do since you started working on your senior project?
           I have learned so many valuable things in the short time we have been working on the senior project. I have learned how to take a photo and keep in rule of thirds, how to focus shots. How to put dimension in a photo and how to do a good profile photo. We made business cards that we had to take profile pictures for and take a picture of a texture, the business card took awhile to accomplish. I have also learned the mechanics of a camera such as how to use shutter speed, aperture and how to do a properly exposed photo. Just today I learned how to a picture look like it has a ghost in it. I have also learned many things about Photoshop, from how to fix blemished to taking away shine on a face which can take awhile. Just after taking ROP for 2 months I have learned so much about Photoshop, I was surprised I wasn't half shabby; since I do not like technology that much. But my ROP teacher told me I am doing really good in Photoshop which surprised me. I have also learned what it takes to become a photojournalist, all the work they have to do and skills they have to attain.

2. Post evidence of this accomplishment.

                                                        
Business card                                                                                       Personality panel

3. With the business card and personality panel my source is My ROP teacher Jack; he has helped me and taught me how to do these activities. Finding about what photojournalist needs to succeed I would say my National Geographic book the first research check and the the times book the first time I took notes. Those books have taught me what I need to do to became accomplished.

Picture of the week :D

Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia

Photographed by: Kani Polat 

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1. I am in ROP and will be doing many independent projects. Such as a personality panel, business cards and a final portfolio. 
2. My ROP is for the whole school year, it is after school for about 3 hours so that is more than 30 hours plus more projects out of ROP.
3. In ROP they are teaching me basic skills I need for photography and I need those for photojournalism. I know he is also going to go over photojournalism one week in class, ROP is also helping me with the connections I need for specific things. Jack my ROP teacher is an experienced photographer who has worked with many people and knows a lot about photography in general. 

Blog 6: Eq draft 1

1. What is your EQ?

  What is most important to becoming a successful photojournalist? 

     2. Define the words in your EQ to make sure we are on the same page regarding what your EQ means.

Successful- I would say someone who has made if far in the photojournalism world, someone who has mastered the art of photography and journalism. I think a photojournalist is successful by knowing to tell a story in photographs. A successful photojournalist works for national geographic or a big time TV channel or newspaper.

     3. What are some possible answers do you have for your EQ?

So far having a good portfolio, that includes pictures that tell stories. Keeping connections with people you work for. Having a broad and exquisite resume. 

      4. What has been your most important source and why?

My most important source is a book National Geographic by Leah Val Bendavid, it goes over the history of National Geographic. I think a success photojournalist  and the kind of photojournalist I want to be would work for National Geographic. This book alone has taught me so many things I didn't know and helped define what I would like to do for the rest of my life.

Blog 5: Second Interview Questions

I plan on interviewing Michal Czerwonka, he is a well known documentary photographer. He has taken amazing photos that i'm sure will go on in history. I love his work and he was one of my first choices to interview. We were told to go big in searching for an interview so I did just that. I didn't think I would get an interview then he surprised me and said he would love to help out. I am looking forward to the interview.

1. What inspired you to become a documentary photographer?

2. What did you study in college? what college did you go to?

3. Did you always want to be a documentary photographer?

4. How did you get the connections that you have to day?

5. Would it possible that I could do service learning with you?

6. What do you do in a typical day?

7. In your career as a documentary photographer, what was your best learning experience?
8. What is your favorite thing about being a documentary photographer?

Blog 4: Presentation Reflection

Q: In what way did the first interview affect your presentation? Please explain, be specific and use an example.

A: My interview had a big affect on my presentation because he told me about my topic for my presentation. We were talking during the interview and he told me about the civil war artists. I was interested and he told me more about what they would do. An example of why they couldn't use photography at the time or different types of styles the artist used. I'm glad I interviewed Jack Bohika because without him I wouldn't have found my presentation topic.

Q:What do you say stood out about your presentation performance and why?

A: One thing that stood out, I didn't expect, I didn't think people would be interested in artists sketches. People were asking me questions after I presented about the artist, which I thought was really cool. As I was talking a lot of people seemed interested in what I had to say about what the artist had to go through.

Q: What was the most challenging to do and why?

A: The most challenging part for me would have to be time management. Even though I practiced the night before and timed myself, I still kept going over the time. I was scared that for class I would go over the time or not have enough to talk about. During the presentation, I looked at the time and I kept freaking out which made me even more nervous. Then I ended up finishing on time.

Blog 3: Senior Project Presentation 1

5-Minute presentation.

• Objective: I will be talking about Alfred Waud and William Waud, they were brothers and both famous of there civil war sketches.

Procedure:

1. Ask people how do we know what the civil war looked like?
2. Tell them what Alfred and William did and why they did it.
3. Go over where Alfred and Williams lives.
4. They different styles they had.
5. Show pictures of the sketches from the civil war, I will print some and pass them around.
6. Conclusion

Check for understanding:

After I will ask questions about things I said during the presentation( Like where were Alfred and William born, why they to sketch the drawings?, ect.) I will also ask them if they name the different styles and identify them.

Resources/ Materials:
Civil War drawings and pictures of the Wauds. 

Blog 2: Interview one

Q: Who are you interviewing and why?
A: I plan on interviewing my ROP teacher Mr. Bohika, he has taken his photography career far. He has been teaching photography for many years so he knows so much about it. He has his own studio that does well, so I think he would be a good choice for my interview.

Q: What additional Questions do you plan on asking them?

• What photography college does he recommend?
• What is his favorite thing about his job?
• What is his favorite type of photography
• What photographers work he looks up to?

Senior Project Topic

Q: What is your topic?
A: Documentary Photographer

Q: Why?
A: I decided to pick documentary photographer because they can take a picture and it can tell a story. I think it is very interesting how one picture can change so many peoples opinions and views. When you get to be this type of photographer you are taking a picture of history, and it will live forever. Pictures can be controversial, inspiring, hopeful and so many other things, as they say a picture is worth a million words.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish after studying this topic all year?
A: I hope I will gain lots of experience and have many contacts after this year. Maybe even have a job lined up during college. I hope to be more skilled in this topic and decided if I want to further my career in this topic. I hope I can become a sucessful photographer and be able to convey my passions through a photo.