Creative Photography Blog: September 2014

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Photo Manipulation Response

Katie Brooks

Period 5

It is said that a (journalistic) photographer should protect the truth and represent it as accurately as possible. I believe that a photographer should always be honest and truthful whether the photo is seen by a small or large number of viewers/readers. A photographer may have a golden opportunity to manipulate a photo for better sales but they would be violating some of the key "rules" put in place by NPPA. For example, when OJ Simpson appeared on the cover of TIME magazine after being arrested, TIME took advantage of a great story and edited his mugshot. Since the edited mugshot was on the cover, thousands of people saw it. He looked so much darker and upset than in the unedited image. This allowed people to immediately pass judgement on him, which wasn't asked for. Overall, photographer should follow this code and not exploit others for personal gain or recognition.

Forced Perspective

Forced Perspective

Monday, September 15, 2014

Fear Project

Fear Project:

24 Photos:

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Is it Art?

Katie Brooks

"Is it Art?"

The definition of art is an expression or display of creative skill or imagination. The picture that we looked at can be classified as art or not a piece of art based on what your definition of art is. I personally believe the picture is art. For one, the picture was created by an artist in the first place. Also, the image attracts the eye which can go with art. Along with pleasing the eye the photograph is an expression of a creative skill that the artist possesses. The piece also withdraws emotion from the "viewer". You can either be shocked, impressed, etc. while looking at the picture. Filling up space is important when it comes to art. This piece immediately attracts your eye and takes up space on the canvas. As you can see, this photograph is a piece of art.