Headshots

Macro Photography

Regular Composition

Frame in a frame

Macro

RC

Contrast of Content

M

RC

S-curves

M

RC

Light as Subject

M

RC

Leading Lines

M

RC

Circular Composition

M

RC

Rule of Thirds

M

RC

Balance

M

RC

Perspective

M

RC

Repetition

M

Watermarks

Self Portrait Plan

How many light sources are you going to use (including any reflectors)? 
Two light sources and no reflectors.

Will you use constant lights or strobes (flashes) or both?
I will use constant lights

How many PocketWizards will you need?

I will use a timer instead of a PocketWizard 

What props will you use? Why? 
My Diamond Hat, because its part of the picture

What background will you use? Why? 

A white background so the subject can standout more

What lens will you use? Why?

A normal 

Portfolio Link

Caitlin Nickles' Portfolio

Macro Photography List

Rule of thirds- Flowers

Leading lines/diagonal lines- Headphones

Perspective- Food

S-curves- Necklace

Balance (symmetrical OR asymmetrical)- Sister's Face

Light as the subject (the effects of the light)- Bathroom lights

Contrast of content (i.e. single black sheep surrounded by white sheep)- Earrings and a Ring

Circular composition- Watch/Ring

Rhythm/Repetition- Baby Shoes

Frame in a frame- Window on the Wall

Close-Up Composition Preview

Rule of Thirds

Leading Lines

Perspective

S-curves

Balance

Light as the Subject

Contrast of Content

Circular Composition

Repetition

Frame in a Frame

Motion Project

Panning:

Moving Across:

Moving Towards:

General Movement:

Frozen Motion

Motion Preview

Why slow down your shutter speed?
When you slow down the shutter speed the camera opens up enough to allow your camera's image sensor to see the movement.


What are the two primary ways to create motion in a photograph?
To either have your subject move or manually move the camera

Why use a Shutter Priority mode?
Shutter Priority Mode allows  you to set your shutter speed and where the camera chooses other settings to make your shot look well exposed.

What are three primary methods to compensate for long shutter speeds when there is too much light?
Small Apertures, Decrease your ISO, and try a Neutral Density Filter.

Beautiful Motion Blur Photos

Action Shots and Auto Focus Modes

From the Web site, what is a good starting shutter speed range (fastest to slowest) that you should start out with when attempting panning?    1/60 sec and 1/15 sec

From the video, why is the center auto focus point important for panning?

The center auto focus point is the fastest auto focus point on your camera, and it will help you get a better quality picture.

From the video, why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?

The Continuous drive mode lets the camera keep an auto focus, which will be easier for the photographer

One Shot versus AI Servo Auto Focus Modes

What does the "AI Servo" auto focus mode do?
The AI Servo auto focus mode focuses on the subject when its moving so you don't have to manually refocus.

What are the advantages of shooting in "AI Servo" auto focus mode for sports/action photography?

The AI Servo mode catches photos of sports action that you usually can't photograph manually.

What is Back Button Focus?

Why should you consider using Back Button Focus for action photography?                                       No more switching your lens to manual focus, No more refocusing every time you let go of the shutter, and Use Servo for almost all of your focusing needs

What are some of the challenges of Back Button Focus?

The BBF mode is usually used for motion pictures, unless you the AF-ON button your camera will just refocus until it finds something thats moving.

Still Life

Front Object

Middle Object

Back Object