In most of my shots I tried to use rules of composition. I used rule of thirds, framing, and leading lines. I found this assignment pretty challenging because the light was constantly changing so I had to change my setting fast.

All the photos I shot today were taken in portrait position. In the first to shots I used the silver reflector to bring in light into my subject, to get it to a proper exposure. In the last shot I used the reflector as a flag to block the light, because the light to was to harsh.

The images above I feel were the best photos I took from todays class. They were all portraits and I used the leaves and tree branches to create the shadows. I used a couple of rules of composition to make these photos. In all three photos I used fill the frame, and center eye dominant. I also shot all of the photos using shallow depth of field to bring more emphasis on my subject.

The image above is by photographer Joe McNally, this is a fashion shot and I was drawn to it because it is a great example of framing. In the shot he uses the hood to frame her head inside and that automatically draws the viewers eyes to the subjects face. He also fills the frame with the subject and uses color to separate the subject from the background. This photo also shows shallow depth of field which is another way Joe chose to bring attention to his subject.

This photo was taken in 2007 in the Congo. It is of a 500 pound sliverback mountain gorilla on a improvised stretcher. The reason why I chose this photo is because my eye is immediately down to the gorilla due to its massive scale, contrast, and distinct color. It also shows the compassion and care the people had for the gorilla and it incites emotional to the viewer. It also has a similar feel to the famous Steve McCurry photograph of the Indian man being held up covered in green powder as the men holding him up are covered in red powder.