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When we were in the Brooklyn Historical Society Building, my group and I had gotten to learn the rules and regulations from when Greenwood first opened to the rules and regulations now. The rules are pretty much the same with changes coming due to our technological advancements. I also had gotten glimpses of the maps that have not changed since the initial opening of the cemetery.

The trip to the Greenwood Cemetery was a new experience, I have never went to a cemetery to take pictures so it was something new. It’s nice to know that I was able to take happy pictures when a cemetery is usually known for a sad and depressing place.

I like this picture because it’s a piece of a grave, and how it’s two colors and has leafs and grass designed on it, its just different and very interesting image.
If I didn’t know this picture was taken in a cemetery, I would have never guessed it’s a piece of a grave. It could pass by something else.

The trip was great.

During our visit to the Brooklyn Historical Society we learned the history of Greenwood Cemetery. At the time to me Greenwood seem like a very historical landmark and once i actually visited the cemetery i noticed why it is so important. The first two things i noticed were how big the cemetery it self is and how beautiful the environment around the tombs is. The simple fact that they have multiple lakes/ponds of water was surprising to me, specially since after all is only a cemetery. This also made me realize why the cemetery was advertised so much and why certain families are willing to pay big money be to be buried there.

What are important factors to consider when shooting a portrait?
Important factors to consider when shooting a portrait is the lighting and the comfort zone of the person.
What is the difference between broad and short lighting?

The difference between broad and short lighting is that broad lighting is a three quarter view on the face and short lighting is more of the center of the person face.

In classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the main light?

The main lights helps creates shadows and highlights on the person face.
In a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of he fill light?

The function of the fill light is to balance and diffuse the light on the subject
In a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the background light?

The function of the background light is to make the background brighter while the subject itself is a little darker.

This is my favorite picture I took today in class. We used two backlights to make the background extremely bright and to make the object completely dark. It is a very interesting photo.

So the hw for our class this week was portraits and we need to take pictures of 4 people. I thought i could of did this with a couple of friends todat(oct, 7)  but they all became busy last second so unfortunately can’t do it at the moment.

So if its alright with a few of you please email me at AngeloJPena@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you guys need to take pictures of someone I am more than happy to help out. Thank you again for reading this.

1, What are important factors to consider when shooting a portrait?

The important factors of shooting a portrait is to focus on the face, and have a good use of lighting, creating a triangle on one side of the face.

2, What is the difference between broad and short lighting?

broad light is the light used on the side on the the persons face while the short light is use in the center of the persons face

3, in a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the main light?

This is good for adding good lighting in front of the subject

4, In a classic basic portrait setup, what is the function of the fill light?

The function of the fill light is to reflect and balance the lighting from the light on the subject

5,In a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the background light?

This is to be able to add depth and seperate the subject from the background

This is my favorite picture because i felt that there was a good use of lighting on my face.The way i was positioned and the way the lighting was worked well.I like how the lighting makes one half of the picture brighter while having the right side of the picture become darker and more like a shadow. Also i think my gesture in this picture give this picture a lot more feeling to it

1. What are important factors to consider when shooting a portrait?

To focus on the face, mostly the eyes.

2. What is the difference between broad and short lighting?

Broad lighting is when the near side of the head and face is light but leaves the far side of the face in a shadow.

Short lighting is the full face in and leaves the near side of the head in the shadow.

3. In a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the main light?

The main light is the light that hits from a 45 degree angle.

4. In a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the fill light?

The fill light is to help the light bounce on the person, so theres no broad light, but the whole face is with light and doesn’t have shadow.

5. In a classic basic portrait set up, what is the function of the background light?

The background light gives more light to the background behind the person. Making the picture stand out more with a lighter background.

I like this picture because its unexpected and she’s  smiling which shows shes happy.

The background is nice white with a little shadows of grey in the right side background, which kinda creates a halo around her.

1. Important factors to consider when shooting a portrait are to make sure that you have the light and subject at certain angles so there is not too much shadows and more light.

2. The difference between broad and short lighting is that broad lighting gives off more regular light than reflective light and short lighting gives off more shadows and the reflection bounces off the opposite side of the shadows.

3. The function of the main light is something normal, light reflecting off the front of the face.

4. The function of the fill light is adding more light to the shadows.

5. The function of the background light is adding an extra light to the background to give off a small flare as assistance.