Run!

This is a series of pictures that I took of my little brother running in my driveway. Our assignment was to create a stop-motion sequence using several pictures. These photos were taken with an f-stop of f/4 and an ISO of 200. I added a title using Photoshop Premiere Elements 3.0.

Sports/Action shot

This photo was taken on 01/19/10 during the Serra vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral Varsity Basketball game. As we have been studying action photography, it was appropriate that we took sports photography. I went to this basketball game not only to support my team but also gain experience with this type of photography. The ISO in this picture was 1250, the shutter speed was 1/800, and at the 50mm focal length. Serra killed...

Self Portrait

Model: Josh Rabang
This is a self portrait which was taken at Union Square in San Francisco, California. Time taken: near noon. A principle of design is the emphasis put on the bottom half of my body. Also an element of art found is the space of the subject and his environment: it creates more of an emphasis on the subject.

Scanner Art

This image was made by using images created through scanning objects on a scanner. The type of art created through this method is called 'Scanner art.' I scanned images using a college lanyard, my hand, a five dollar bill, my student ID, and a gift card. Also, I used an image from the internet as a background. This dream-like image has several aspects to it. The repitition of stars creates a unity that adds to the "out-of-this-world" feel and the line created by the lanyard attracts eyes towards the subject: Abraham Lincoln/Michael Jordan.

Choice Photo

Model: Andrew Madlambayan
This picture is of the model and his car. It was taken at night in a parking garage in Brisbane, California. It was taken using a fast shutter speed and a low exposure. An element of art found is the shape of the model and his car. The picture is well balanced through the symmetry of the model and car.

Ansel Adams Nature Photography

This picture emulates the style of photographer Ansel Adams. This was taken in Brisbane, California during the late afternoon. It was taken in color but changed to black and white and also post-processed/editted in Photoshop to create a very dramatic image, which is very common in most Ansel Adams photos. Also, an element of art found is the line created by the path and a principle of design found is the movement created by the path.

Candid Portrait (Mercy Girl)

This picture is of a random Mercy Burlingame High School student. She is at her locker talking with her friends. This was taken in the morning during class time in one of the hallways. I took this picture quickly as I was walking by. An element of art found is space, which can be seen by the subject being in focus while the girl to the right of her is not focused. A principle of design is the unity created by the locker, her uniform, and her friend--it gives a school-like atmosphere.