Lesson 6: Assignment

[Jessica Thurston]

I chose to use a couple of photos taken with my old camera, from a photo shoot of my friends son. The photos were taken later in the day, but really represent who he is. He loves living in the country and loves spending time outdoors. I hope these are appropriate for this assignment.

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[Duncan Rawlinson]

Hi Jessica,

Thanks for submitting another assignment.

Here is the EXIF data for these images:
http://photographyicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/221.jpg
Date Time Original: 2015:03:20 18:00:47
Exposure Time: 1/1250
F Number: f / 4
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 800
Metering Mode: Partial
Flash: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode
Focal Length: 12.60mm
White Balance: Auto white balance
Make: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model: KODAK EasyShare Z5010 Digital Camera
Exif Version:
Flashpix Version:
Color Space: 1
Pixel X Dimension: 3216
Pixel Y Dimension: 4288
Maker Note: 14916
Date Time Digitized: 2015:03:20 18:00:47
Subsec Time Original: 000
Subsec Time Digitized: 000
Shutter Speed Value: 10.20
Aperture Value: 4
Brightness Value: 4
Max Aperture Value: 4
Light Source: Unknown
Exposure Index: 800
Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
File Source: DSC
Scene Type: Directly photographed
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 70mm
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: High gain up
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Soft
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
InteroperabilityIFDPointer: 18728
ExifIFDPointer: 14246
Orientation: 1
YCbCr Positioning: 2
X Resolution: 480
Y Resolution: 480
Resolution Unit: 2
Date Time: 2015:03:20 18:00:47

http://photographyicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/202.jpg
Date Time Original: 2015:03:20 17:51:58
Exposure Time: 1/1250
F Number: f / 4.90
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 1600
Metering Mode: Partial
Flash: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode
Focal Length: 27mm
White Balance: Auto white balance
Make: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model: KODAK EasyShare Z5010 Digital Camera
Exif Version:
Flashpix Version:
Color Space: 1
Pixel X Dimension: 3216
Pixel Y Dimension: 4288
Maker Note: 14916
Date Time Digitized: 2015:03:20 17:51:58
Subsec Time Original: 000
Subsec Time Digitized: 000
Shutter Speed Value: 10.20
Aperture Value: 4.50
Brightness Value: 4
Max Aperture Value: 4.60
Light Source: Unknown
Exposure Index: 1600
Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
File Source: DSC
Scene Type: Directly photographed
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 150mm
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: High gain up
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Soft
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
InteroperabilityIFDPointer: 18728
ExifIFDPointer: 14246
Orientation: 1
YCbCr Positioning: 2
X Resolution: 480
Y Resolution: 480
Resolution Unit: 2
Date Time: 2015:03:20 17:51:58

With the camera system you’re using here, shooting in low light may not ideal. You can see your camera introduced a bunch of noise into the images. Remember you can use a tripod for environmental portraits like this.

I would advise that with this camera you need a little more natural light for something like this.

Remember to set your white balance as well. Notice how different the colors can be when using automatic white balance. For this type of shoot it’s particularly important because you’ll want the look to match if you’re presenting a series of images together.

In terms of the simplification aspect of the assignment you’ve done well here. I’m not sure I like the pose where we cannot see the gentleman’s face but this is entirely subjective.

Some things to take away here are as follows.

If you’re camera is not good in low light, avoid shooting in low light if possible. Alternatively try to ensure cleaner images at lower ISOs. Even using a tripod if needed.

Also always set your white balance. This is essential if you are not shooting in raw because the colors of your series of images will not match up.

Overall I think you need to keep working and keep practicing.

Good job and see you on the next assignment.

[Author]

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