Author Archives: Emmy

About Emmy

I'm currently a full time student in City College of Technology and majoring in Advertising Design and Graphic Arts. I enjoy using traditional medium like watercolor and ink. I also do digital work using programs like Photoshop, Corel Painter and Open Canvas.

Final Evaluation

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Emmy

Before taking this photography class, I only had some experience in dark room photography.However, throughout this class, I learned many things to look out for when taking pictures, like lighting and different compositions. Different lighting causes different moods in the … Continue reading →

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Portrait Basics – Three Point Lighting

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Emmy

Three point lighting is when there are three sources of light; main light, reflector light and background light. Main light is the main source of light on the subject while the reflector light reflects the opposite side of the main … Continue reading →

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Lighting Direction

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Emmy

  The lighting shown in this image is directed fro the left side, giving it look of a straight lighting feel. The lightness of the overall images gives it a more happy and positive look.    

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Brooklyn Historical Society

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Emmy

Upon visiting the Brooklyn Historical Society and viewing the daguerreotype, the difference in today’s photography is the process and outcomes of the image. The daguerreotypes consist of a polished sliver plate and multiple process of chemical polish to create a … Continue reading →

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Chair Composition

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Emmy

This is the image that I choose that I like best because I like how this shows a great balance of positive and negative space. I also like how various shapes are being formed from the stool and then block … Continue reading →

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Homework #1

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Emmy

Emmy Lam Photographer: Thomas Holton Title: The Lams of Ludlow Street http://www.thomasholton.com/ In this body of work called, “The Lams of Ludlow Street” by Thomas Holton, he explores and studies the life of a Chinese family, the Lam family. Given … Continue reading →

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