Rachel's Photo Journalism Blog

 

Approaching the Problem of Style    https://petapixel.com/2014/08/25/approaching-problem-style/ Many photographers define style as art and a way to express yourself. However, style isn't possible until you've learned how to master the basics. The elements of photography all make up what great style looks like in a photo. If you incorporate elements such as; line, shape, form, texture, color, and pattern. I learned that style doesn't development on it's own. You must apply yourself to visualize and picture an artistic vision. Another tip is to find what excites you. You won't be able to get in depth with a topic or subject that doesn't appeal to you or is boring. I liked this photo because the style wasn't boring and doesn't really go with the usual trends that we always see. It wasn't basic and appeared to have a more dangerous and edgy vibe to it. I think the lines really make this whole look pop because the two different kinds of lines ar...

When designing my magazine cover, I should keep in mind...  1. Make sure there is a title or head logo ( brand ) is there 2. Should arouse curiosity ( people should be drawn to it ) 3. Don't edit or alter the photo too much 4. Shouldn't be cluttered, keep it simple and allow it to stand out 5. Should either be emotionally or visually appealing Best Magazine Covers 2013  1. New York, May 20, Michael Douglas is Liberace - Formal 2. Bloomberg Businessweek, December 2-8... - Formal 3. The New York Times Magazine, May 19, The Secret Lives of Gems -  Informal 4. Sports Illustrated, April 22, Boston - Environmental 5. ESPN the magazine, September 16 - Environmental 6. The New York Times Magazine, November 24 - Environmental 7. Runner's World, December, Get Fit Have Fun - Environmental 8. O, The Oprah Magazine, September, Hair - Formal 9. Brides, October/ November - Environmental 10. December/ January, The Art Issue - Formal 11. Harper's Bazaar, May - Formal ...

1. I picked this photo because I was very curious as to why they were jumping from that building. I had many questions for this image and wanted to know more about the story behind it. It caught my eye because of the way the kids were jumping. What were they escaping? 2 & 3. Stanley Forman was working for the Boston Herald American on July 22, 1975, when he got a call about a fire. He raced over to see a woman and a child on the fifth floor escape. A fireman was down below trying to help them when all he recalled was then suddenly snapping pictures of them free falling in the air.  After he took the pictures he turned away. He didn't see the fireman and he could hear the slamming of the bodies hit the ground.  The 19 year old, Diana Bryant, died from the fall, but her body cushioned the fall for her goddaughter who later survived. Using a motor drive camera, Forman was able to freeze the horrible moment down to the expression of the young girl's face.   Stanley...

1. I picked this image because I was very curious as to what this lady was doing and why it was needed for her to have a "blind" sign around her neck. This image caught my eye because it was unusual and I wanted to know more about this photograph. 2 & 3. Paul Strand wanted to capture people in there natural being. He wanted to take photos of them as they were, not as they projected themselves to be on camera. This woman may not have truly been blind, but the idea was that she didn't know she was being photographed. He was focused on documenting immigrants on New York City's Lower East Side, such as this woman who was pioneering. His images depicted subjects without their knowledge or consent and then he used their images to promote social awareness. Stand helped pave a way for an entirely new form of photography art.     Paul Strand October 16, 1890- March 31, 1976 New York City, NY Ethical Culture Fieldston School