George Bennett

George Bennett is a photographer that photographed mannequins. I chose him as my big project. My goal was probably higher than my reach because first off, I'm not a professional photographer, secondly I don't have blank canvases. His photo were amazing, just one mannequin with a white backdrop so your whole attention was on the subject. In my case I can't achieve that without spending money and I'm on a tight budget right now so what you see is what you get, with a little bit of photoshop. Each week we are suppose to upload three picture in the style of our photographer. Here is my attempt of the three:

Natural Light

So I guess each week we are suppose to put something on our blog. I thought that was over the first term. What ever, over it. So we are suppose to but pre and post post on our blog about he current assignments. The last assignment was Natural Light, we were suppose to photograph people in natural light with out loosing the detail on the other side of the face. Here are three of my pictures 

Things I would change about the photos would have to be my models because the guys in the first two picture would not take direction for anything. Then my assistant was so bad, I fired her right away. In order to not loose the detail on the other side of the face you must hold something white near that side so the light would bounce back. I tried to explain that to her but it really didn't work. Because I didn't have the right tools to do this assignment to my full ability these are not the best pictures I have taken but will do for now, till I become professional.

Big Photo Assignment

This term we were required to choose one photographer for our big photo assignment. We were suppose to research this photographer and take pictures in his or hers style. I chose George Bennett, he photographed mannequins. In the heat of the moment I thought it would be very creative because it seemed so different. Turns outs its is actually very hard to find a place that allows you to take pictures of their mannequins because "you could use it for advertisement". Well clearly I'm not, its for a photo assignment. It's what ever. I like a challenge anyways.

David Torcoletti

David Torcoletti was born Leominster, MA in 1957. He went to Rhode Island School of Photography. Then he found a job as a photography teacher at Northfield Mount Hermon School, where he stayed for fourteen years. Now and always, his passion is photography.

Tom Young

Tom Young is a photographer that was going up on the South Shore of Long Island, NY. He mostly photographs landscape and strange places that create the most beautiful shots.

Garry Winogrand

Garry Winogrand was a street photographer. He was born on January 14, 1928 in New York City. He died March 19, 1984 in Tijuana Mexico. "John Szarkowski called him the central photographer of his generation."

I like this picture a lot because it's people having a fun time and that are in love. 

Its a summer love romance that every girl dreams of.

This picture is interesting to me because everyone has something to say and or gossip about.

My favorite aspect of this photo is the fact that the women is having so much fun and doesn't care about anything.

20 Artist

1. Weegee 
Masters of Photography 
Aperture

"Sammy's on the Bowery, 1940"

2. Mannequins 
photos by George Bennit

Pg 15,19

3. Harry Callahan 
Master of Photo graphy
Aperture 
"Chicago, ca. 1969"

4. An autobiography Richard Avedon

5. Picturing the century  by Bruce I Bustard 

6. In Real Life 
Six Women Photographers
by Leslie Sills

7. Eyewitness
150 Years of Photojournalism
Richard Lacayo and Geoge Russell

8. Alfred Stieglitz
Master of Photography
Aperture
"The Steerage, 1907"

9. August Sander
Master of Photography
Aperture
"Peasants Going to a Dance, Westerwalk, 1914" pg 71

10. Eugene Atget
Master of Photography
Aperture

11. Andre Kertesz
 Master of Photography
Aperture

12. Barbara Morgan
Master of Photography
Aperture
"Merce Cunningham, Totem Ancestors"

13. Eikoh Hose
Master of Photography
Aperture
"Sagrada Familia, Barcelone, From the "Gaudi" series, 1977"

14.Photography
Reborn Image Making in the Digital Era

15. Red Ralph Eugene Meatyard

16.The Photo Book

17. The Americans Photos by Robert Frank
"Charity Ball - New York"
"Department store - Lincoln, Nebraska"

18. Steichen Published in collabration with The Museum of Modern Art
"Sunday Papers: West 86th Street, New York. c. 1922
"Foxgloves. France. 1926"

19. Margaret Bourke-White photographer
A Bulfinch Press Book Little, Brow and Company
"Terminal Tower, Cleveland, Ohio, 1928"

20. Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Master of Photography
Aperture
"Caballo de madera / Wooden horse, 1928"

Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll was an American photographer that impacted the world when he went to Romania to find out if the rumors were true about the Romanian orphan children. He made a movie called "Hand Held" and in the movie it was of him talking about what he witnessed at these orphanages. The rumors were true, infants and very young children were dying of mostly HIV and AIDS and other deadly diseases. While in Romania he wanted to make a difference on the children's lives so they can have a better future. He created a children relief fund to help the kids in need. You can get more information about that by clicking this link: http://inocenti.ro/. Comparing the orphanages from then and now much hasn't changed. There is less diseases than back then. One of the only big differences would have to be that more people are aware of the adoption process and would like to adopt the children. The still struggle with money and being able to prove for the children, but the Romanian Children Relief has helped making things like that easier. Michael Carroll was a big part of this because he help found it. Here are some of his picture that showed what it was like back then in the orphanages.

 

Minor White

"Minor Martin White was an American photographer born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. White earned a degree in botany with a minor in English from the University of Minnesota in 1933." He was born on July 9, 1908, and died June 24, 1976. Here are three of his photos that I like of his. 

Near and Far

The pre assignment to this assignment is in the link to my blog  http://sonyazblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/ansel-adams.htmlThe History of Photography Artist of the Week Ansel Adams  

First I really wanted to capture a landscape picture of my liking. 

The ocean means a lot to me so I wanted to have that be apart of my images.

I wanted to stay within the same are for all three pictures but I wanted to show that there can be many different views from that one location. 

The steps I took in creating these pictures where to find a spot I really liked and try to takes pictures in the form of Ansel Adams.

The aspect of my pictures I liked the most where that they all involved the ocean.

Post Shutter Speed Assignment

The pre assignment was to look up Harold Edgerton and find out what his photography was like. 
I learned how to set your shutter speed so you can capture the moment.
The steps I took for this assignment was to find out what type of photographer Harold Edgerton and take pictures in his style.
The thing I like the best about my images is the face on one of the jumpers, it is priceless.
The only part of the assignment I had trouble with was that the camera seemed to take a while to focus.
I overall liked my photos but I think the resolution could have been clearer. 

Walker Evans

"Walker Evans was an American photographer best known for his work for the Farm Security Administration documenting the effects of the Great Depression. Much of Evans's work from the FSA period uses the large-format, 8x10-inch camera."He was born on November 3, 1903 and died on April 10, 1975. Here are a few photos I like of him. 

 This photo interesting because the town looks almost abandoned, like they are waiting for something spectacular to happen.    

 I thought this photo was really cute because the child looks nosey and is not suppose to be listening to someone else's conversations.

I like this picture because it seems so New York in the olden days where there would be like a cool play and this could be one of those signs.

Robert Frank

Robert Frank was born on November 9, 1924 (age 88). "Robert Frank is an important figure in American photography and film. His most notable work, the 1958 book titled The Americans, was influential." Here are three pictures of his that I liked the most:

This picture really interests me because I want to know what Frank was thinking when he decided to put a cigarette in like a ten year olds hand, well I know that he defiantly want the controversy but why?

This is a cool picture of Robert Frank because it just reminds me of Miami and all the fun memories I had down there.

This picture is interesting to me because it reminds me of when there were the drive in movies and what it was like in the old days.

 The History of Photography Artist of the Week Ansel Adams visit link to my site. http://sonyazblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/ansel-adams.html

The History of Photography Artist of the Week Imogene Cunningham- Visit this link to my blog about Imogene.  http://sonyazblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/imogene-cunningham.html4. 

Post-assignment Assessment for this week's assignment: The post assignment was to find three picture of Imogene Cunningham that I really liked. 
How did you evaluated your work, what were you looking to create for the assignment, and was this idea a good idea?  I really tried to take close ups of flowers and other things in the style of Imogene Cunningham. 
And what steps did you take to create your assignment?   First I looked at her work to see what her style of photography was. Then I took close ups of different things at different angles, then I compared then to her work and I decided which one were the best.
How could you improve your image or process? I could improve my images by using photoshop and using a camera instead of my phone

Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer who was born February 20, 1902 and died April 22, 1984. This assignment is to take photos of landscape and choose three pictures I like of him.

 I like this picture because it doesn't seem real.

This picture reminds me of Twilight and I am a fan of that series.

This photo really got my attention because it seems like such a mysterious place to be at. 

Harold Edgerton

The post assignment is to take 3 photos yourself of someone jumping and catch them perfectly still while adjusting shutter speed.

Pre Harold Edgerton

The idea of this assignment was to create a perfectly still shot while someone jumping. These are some of my inspirations.

This picture is interesting to me because I like the way is shows every step it took to flip.

This picture is cool because the bullet made a perfect hole and created an interesting shot.

I like this picture because I am a fan of playing cards.

Get Close Post Assignment

The get close assignment was to take picture of objects up close. In my blog those are under the title Get Close.

Post Paul Strand Assignment

I uploaded picture that resemble to Paul Strand's work they are of shadows. They are under the title Paul Strand

Imogene Cunningham

I like this picture a lot because it reminds me of the chains used on fishing boats and it reminds me of when my dad use to fish.

This flower seems so cool to me,

This flower reminds me of the bottom of a wedding dress, and I love weddings!

Paul Strand

Get Close

Paul Strand

Get Close

Get Close