Values in Black & White photography

Ever look at the fall colors or a colorful sunset and think, "I really want to create a beautiful image of that..." You can--just NOT with black and white film! When you are photographing in black and white, THINK contrast. To create an image with full values you must THINK in black and white. Start to translate color to black & white and your photos will greatly improve!

Becoming a Photographer

As we venture in to 35mm photography I would like for you to begin to look at the work of 35mm photographers from around the world. One place to begin is to go to www.icp.org --this is the site for the International Center of Photography. Featured this month is the work of photographer Andre Kertesz. Kertesz created images of ordinary life using a camera much like your 35mm. In the 1950's and 1960' his photographs were published in Look, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Town and Country. Check out his images!

"Cloud Gate" by Anish Kapoor

This Chicago "photo op" is part of the Millennium Park Project. Planned in 1997, it features an outdoor pavillion designed by architect Frank Gehry and several sculptures. This sculpture by the British artist, Kapoor, is 66 feet long and 33 feet high. The inspiration for the sculpture was liquid silver and the skyline of the city. Cool, very cool.

"Marjorie in the Garden"

Platinum Print

This is the photographic process used in this 1903 photograph by John Bullock (and also what you should write on the test for the extra credit!)

Get prints of famous photos for little $

Ever wanted to own an Ansel Adams photograph? (o.k. some of you new students are asking...who the heck is that?) Or see a photograph of Greenville,SC almost a hundred years ago? How about a photo of Abraham Lincoln by Matthew Brady created during the Civil War? Have you ever seen photos of the effects of the Depression on the South and its people? These images, and thousands more, can be found at YOUR national library in Washington, DC. For more info---- see the link to that site. Happy viewing!

Through the Pinhole Lens

A view from the inside of the camera obscura to the outside world.

PINHOLE CAMERAS

So...You think you have created a light-proof canister? Good for you! This weekend take some time to examine your "camera" and make sure it is truly light tight. Design an outside that reflects who you are. You and this cardboard device are going to be "up close and personal" for the next few weeks. Remember---if it doesn't work, you don't work....See you Monday where we bond talking about Dektol, acetic acid and more fun stuff!

Dr. Roy's Welcome

True Words.....

Mystery Question!

Locate the city in which this photo was created for a free roll of film!

Fine Arts Center Photography - Debbie R. Cooke, Instructor

First semester photography students at the Fine Arts Center, who would like to capture Ms. Cooke's heart AND create an advanced pinhole camera, need to be on the lookout for large ice cream canisters. Do you know the ones I mean? They are large cardboard cylinders with metal rims. Small ice cream shops have them, but you have to be quick because the usually throw them out as soon as they are empty. I promise you that they are not as easy to find! If you are lucky enough to bag one, wash and dry them as soon as you get it. If they are too soggy don't try to use them. Good luck hunting!