Final Exam Extra Credit

1. In an attempt to calm down a panhandler, the man was pushed into the subway and unable to pull himself out. The photographer claims he ran to the scene and used his flash to try to get the subway operator's attention.
2. The photographer states the photo and flash were only used in order to get the operator's attention.
3. No, I think that every second should've been used to try to physically help the man get on to the platform.
4. No, because it's hard to stop a moving subway train when it's already so close. The chances of it fully stopping were slim. He should've tried to help lift the man who was already struggling to pull himself up. He could've possibly made it over with the help of another person to add strength.
5. I'm on the fence as to whether they should've used this as the cover or not. It's a big news event and would have definitely made the news anyway, but it's also very morbid and shows a man in his very last seconds on Earth.
6. I think photojournalists care more about capturing the moment because this is their job. They aren't there to change what they are reporting, they are only there to witness and capture it.
7. I think it's important to intervene yourself into the situation if it is life threatening or harmful to someone.
8. They should let most events happen on their own unless there is a good reason to get involved.
9. Almost everyone agrees he did not do the best action in this case. It was his job to take pictures not to help the man, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't have helped. It's easy to assume the man took pictures for his own benefit as the main goal, but we can't know for certain. For future photographers, it's everyones best interest to help when a person is in danger. A life is more important than a headline photo.

Final Exam and Caption Review

Ambitious fashion designer Laura Waldorf takes a modern spin on Christmas with her tree mannequin. She yearned for a new idea that astonished visitors at the museum.

A circus monkey recoils in fear after his vicious and money hungry owner lashes out. The performing mammal was later taken back forcibly by his owner John Gates.

1. Rule of Thirds: This is separating the photo into three by three imaginary squares. You then place your subject into a positions where a line intersects.
2. Balancing Elements: When a subject has another object in the photo that equals the size or shape the subject made. This creates a balanced look on both sides.
3. Leading Lines: Lines that draw (lead) the viewers eyes to the subject.
4. Symmetry and Patterns: Repeating an element to draw attention to it.
5. Viewpoint: The position/angle you shoot the photo in.
6. Background: A simple background that doesn't distract or merge into the subject.
7. Create Depth: This effect creates focus on a certain point and gives the photo layers.
8. Framing: Using objects in the photo to enclose around the subject.
9. Cropping: Cutting off part of the photo and keeping only important pieces.
10. Mergers and Avoiding: Mergers are when the subject connects into another object in the photo or gets cut off. This is typically avoided with a plain background.

3)
Aperture: Focusing on certain objects. Small apertures include entire photo including background. Large apertures focus on only a certain area.
Shutter Speed: The speed the shutter closes. This effects the light that enters the lens as well as how fast of a motion you can capture.
ISO: This effects the sensitivity of the photo. You determine the ISO with light so you don't get a grainy photo.

4) It is acceptable to make minor changes and possibly changing the background. It is not acceptable to distort bodies completely and provide false expectations.

5)
Environmental: When the subject interacts with an object or is put in a background that describes their personality
Self: A portrait of the photographer taken by the photographer.
Casual: A non-formal portrait that captures the subject unexpectedly.

6)
Exposure: The amount of light cause by shutter speed and aperture.
Depth of Field: The amount of distance between the nearest and farthest objects in the photo.
Focal Length: The distance from the lens to the subject.

7)
Early: This is usually a printed picture in the center with a title and small description.
Poster: Only a photo with a title.
Married to type: When the photo intersects of interacts with the title words.
In a Forest of Words: Multiple headlines around the cover.

Magazine Cover

Portraits