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Decide whether the work is successful or has merit
discuss what you like and what could've made it better with a defense
Support your judgment with answers from the first three steps

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1. What are the artists trying to say?
2. How are they using this photograph to get their point across?
3. Why was the photograph composed in this manner?

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Pay close attention to which elements of art the artist used.
Look for ways the elements were used to organize the composition using the principles of designs

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1. Describe the subject matter. What do you see?
2. Don't make any kind of judgment about the work.
3. It is important to carefully, non-judgmentally observe the art

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A .PSD file is a layered image file used in Adobe PhotoShop. PSD, which stands for Photoshop Document, is the default format that Photoshop uses for saving data.PSD is a proprietary file that allows the user to work with the images' individual layers even after the file has been saved.

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TIF or TIFF. The letters “TIFF” stand for “Tagged Image File Format”. TIFFs can be universally placed into most programs on a MAC or PC. The TIFF format works well with photos and graphics that have dot pat- terns or screens.

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RAW is a file format that captures all image data recorded by the sensor when you take a photo. When shooting in a format like JPEG image information is compressed and lost.

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Stands for "Joint Photographic Experts Group." JPEG is a popular image file format. It is commonly used by digital cameras to store photos since it supports 2²⁴ or 16,777,216 colors. The format also supports varying levels of compression, which makes it ideal for web graphics.

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a minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed

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A file format is a standard way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file. It specifies how bits are used to encode information in a digital storage medium. File formats may be either proprietary or free and may be either unpublished or open.

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Silhouette photography is a wonderful way to convey drama, mystery, emotion and mood in a picture. Asilhouette is defined as a view of an object or a scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black.

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Photography and the Law: Photographers' Rights and Releases. The PracticingPhotographer. Subjective vs. Objective Writing

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deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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The rule of thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section

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Irony can be a juxtaposition too. It is a conceptual contrast that we often shoot without noticing it, particularly when shooting street photography. The image below was consciously taken with the idea to create an ironic juxtaposition between the static go slow sign and the speeding traffic.

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area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a focal point.

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A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in space

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Someone who owns or takes care of a collection

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Trademarks, copyrights, and patents protect different types of intellectual property. A trademark typically protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work. A patent protects an invention.

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Diffusing light means to soften it by reducing glare and harsh shadows. In diffused lighting, subjects will appear to have shadows with very soft edges or no edges at all. Diffused light can bring out the best in your photography subjects by minimizing blemishes and wrinkles.

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The archaeological or scientific photography used to capture clearly the subject matter. Other examples of objective photography is medical or forensic photography, photographic identity photography, architectural photography. Subjectivephotography. Subjective photography is the creative or artistic process.

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Ambient light means the light that is already present in a scene, before any additional lighting is added. It usually refers to natural light, either outdoors or coming through windows etc. It can also meanartificial lights such as normal room lights.

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Red, yellow, orange and brown are warm colours. Blueis a cool colour. Green and purple are somewhere in-between. Warm colours appear to come forward in a photo, and cool colours to recede.

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legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same

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Ethics is about the moral principles that people work with. Societies, countries, groups all have ways of deciding what is right and wrong. ‘Correctness’ or acceptable conduct is one of the outcomes of ethics.

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To get complimentary colors that accent each other and make your photographs more appealing, all you have to do is study the color wheel and choose colors opposite from one another. For example, red purple is the compliment of yellow green, and orange red is the compliment of blue green.

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Green and purple are somewhere in-between. Warm colours appear to come forward in a photo, and cool colours to recede.

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The lightness or darkness of tones or colors.

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a genre is a type of photography, like camera angles, types of pictures, and view points.

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photographic process used with black and white films and printing papers.

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A format that is larger than the medium format, larger than the 35mm format.

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A camera with two objective lenses of the same focal length. One lens is the photographic objective while the other is used as a view finder.

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While the term chiaroscuro originates from the Renaissance period and is often associated with painting or drawing, it has evolved into the photographic world and now often simply means strong and bold contrasts between light and dark areas in aphotograph.

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SYMMETRY refers to a line that splits an object in half and, if both sides of the object are an exact mirror image of each other, then this object is said to be symmetrical. The line that splits a symmetrical object is called the line of symmetry

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a public display of works of art or other items of interest, held in an art gallery

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having a major impact or effect.

"an eye-catching and impactful design"

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juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight.

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Its boundaries are defined by other elements of art

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The Golden Ratio In Photography. Some argue that the rule of thirds is an oversimplification of a more advanced mathematical equation known as thegolden ratio (also known as the golden mean). Thegolden ratio is a ratio which has continued to surprise artists, scientists, musicians and mathematicians for centuries.

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35mm film is a format and the film is 35 mm wide. Each standard image is a 26x36.

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The Oxford English Dictionary defines plagiarism as 'the practice of taking someone else's work and passing them off as one's own.' This is a little vague and requires unpacking further. ... Direct theft of an image is not the only way in which a photographer is vulnerable to plagiarism as the quote above demonstrates.

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An element of art defined by a point moving in space

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create a sense of movement, and can establish pattern and texture.

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a controlled technique of lighting, used in photography or the theater, in which a light is placed behind or at right angles to an object, person, or scene to produce such effects as depth or separation of subject and background. Expand. Also called rim lighting. Origin of backlighting.

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Space is an area that an artist provides for a particular purpose

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create a sense of movement, and can establish pattern and texture.

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A simple yet effective visual device in photography is the reflection. Images can be completely transformed when seen through the mirror of another surface. ... We encourage you to interpret reflection how you see fit. In addition to a physical reflection, you might explore emotional reflection through an image.

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In still life photography, a photographer creates an image with almost full control over lighting, mood, and composition. Because photographers directly influence the image creation process, still life photos reflect the creativity and style of the photographers themselves. For this reason, photographers who specialize in still life will end up with a unique and creative portfolio. Even if the endless possibilities of still life photography can seem daunting, it's definitely worth trying out.

7 Things to Keep in Mind About Still Life Photography

Here are 7 things to keep in mind while shooting still life photography, followed by examples of still life photography.

1. Plan your photo

In still life photography, you won't generally stumble upon a great photo by sheer luck. You should take charge of the entire creative process. The more you plan out your shoot, the better the result is likely to be. So take some time to brainstorm ideas and how you can execute them. When reading through the other items on this list, think of how you can plan for them in advance.

2. Tripods

Use them.

3. Composition

In still life photos, you have more freedom to move your subjects around. This gives you the opportunity to play around with composition (without your subjects getting bored or upset). Think of yourself as a graphic designer who is composing an image. You will discover that certain compositions are more interesting than others. You can also try out different proportional relations between objects. One thing you should definitely pay attention to is the space around your subject, the negative (or white) space. The composition of your photo may become better, just by increasing (or decreasing) the negative space.

4. Lighting

As with all other types of photography, good lighting is essential in still life photography. Because you have virtually complete control of your environment, there's not really an excuse for poor lighting. In other words, figure out how to perfect the lighting in your still life shooting environment. If you're relying on natural light, figure out the best time for a shoot or wait until the light has improved. When using a flash, you should consider diffusing the light, using an external flash and directing the light with a reflector. For more information on lighting, check out this guide on different lighting techniques in still life photography.

5. Background

You want to make sure that the background works well with your main subject. For example, think about how the background will look in-focus and out-of-focus. Maybe you can find a background with an interesting texture or no texture at all. A single-color background can be an effective way to make your subject stand out. If you have the option, try out different types of background with the same subject.

6. Take it outside

With still life photography, you're not limited to staying inside. You can find plenty of excellent still life subjects outdoors: leaves floating down the river, a nice composition of street objects, or an interesting rock on the beach. It might be harder to control the shooting environment, but outside you can find unique subjects and backgrounds.

7. Release your inner creative genius

There are no limits on what you can do with still life photography (as long as your subjects are, you know, still). So play around with ideas and the contents in your cupboards! Maybe you will be the first person to photograph a rubber ducky in a bathtub filled with watermelons. You can also create your own message. Still life paintings were infused with meaning and symbolism, you could do the same in your still life photos.

Examples of Still Life Photography

Here's a selection of great still life photos from our Flickr group.

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35 Superb Examples of Still Life Photography

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In still life photography, a photographer creates an image with almost full control over lighting, mood, and composition. Because photographers directly influence the image creation process, still life photos reflect the creativity and style of the photographers themselves. For this reason, photographers who specialize in still life will end up with a unique and creative portfolio.

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a room or building for the display or sale of works of art

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the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.

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refers to the relative size of parts of a whole (elements within an object)

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Radial. This is when all the elements of the design “radiate” from a center point in a circular fashion. Symmetrical. symmetry in photography is when an image can be split down the middle and the left and right sides of the photo are mirror images of each other.

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Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.

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use it to enhance the overall composition and look of the photograph

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It is incredibly harmonious, which means that all parts of the artwork relate to each other and complement each other. In an image, all the visual elements should be pulled together and create a whole

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using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame

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object producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.

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direct viewers' attention to their subject.

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Harmony. Although a photograph can be asymmetrical, that doesn't mean that they are not pleasing to the eye. The Rule of Thirds helps any composition to achieve harmony: even if two parts of the picture appear empty, while the other third is 'busy', these thirds are actually working together to focus the eye.

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the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.