Week 5 - Assignment 1

After doing some quick research I found the best descriptions and overall information from Wikipedia. The links are as follows:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composition_(visual_arts)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesthetics

I learned that composition is used not only for photography but any visual art and that aesthetics has to do with sensory emotions and beauty.

Part 2 of this week. I waited for an opportunity to do a natural shot outside for this assignment, however the weather was less than helpful this week. I then was going to use my sister as a 'model' but our schedules did not match up. So early on morning one of my cats decided to come see me and I thought what a great opportunity (it was still somewhat dark in my room). Then my other cat gave me another opportunity! 

light in front

light underneath

light from the side

light in front

light from the side (love the wiskers)

light from underneath (perfect timing photo)

For part 1 of this weeks assignment, I struggled a bit as I did not fully understand the definitions of the lighting techniques. I did further research myself and Wikipedia was my source. Therefore, I chose to do monochrome and complementary photos. 

I had so much fun with the first one that I wanted to create a second one with close up pictures I took!

Week 3 Collage!

My two favorites and why:

I like both of these pictures the most out of all of them my favorite one is the second one. While the first picture she appears to be smiling, the second one she almost looks timid to be, trying to hide be hind blades of grass as if saying "are you trying to photography me?!"I love the bright blurry grass closest to the camera and the sharper blades of grass right in front of her face.  I believe that this perspective gives a more gentle view of Sugar and an almost inviting look in her eyes, whereas the first picture she (while appearing to smile) seems more alert like she could run at any second. 

Piggies of the Guinea type!