Author Archives: Alvaro Nunez

LL6 – Portrait Lighting for mood

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

This is one of my favorite photograph were we can see that two different lights were used to create this mysterious mood and also a reflector was used. One of those light was back light; you can see the reflection … Continue reading →

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LL5 – Portrait Lighting

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

This photograph of me is one of my favorite. By using a softbox, a light on on the back, and a white background, we could achieved this cinematic photo. As we can see, the light on the back was very … Continue reading →

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LL4 – Lightning Direction

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

By using a white background, soft-box, and placing the object (flower) 10 feet away from the background, I was able to photograph this beauty. I placed the flower almost 10 feet away from the background to prevent, interrupting shadows from the … Continue reading →

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HW – Alex Webb Exhibit Review

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

Aperture Foundation Alex Webb Exhibit Review Alex Webb is a photographer who was born in San Francisco, CA in 1952. His exhibition took place at the Aperture Foundation in Manhattan on West 27th St, New York. The exhibit was wonderful … Continue reading →

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LL3 – Composition-Pattern, Angle and the Rule of Thirds

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

This is an excellent and attractive photograph where we can see a perfect example of “Frame within a frame”. Also the light and bright yellow of the shape, make the subject more alive. Moreover, the bright yellow and the “O” … Continue reading →

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LL2 – Composition & Camera Angle

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

This is a great deep space photograph where you can see parts of the room. It was shot at a eye-level angle and centering the chair in the frame. Moreover, the chair was placed in front of a black board to make the chair stand out more; we can … Continue reading →

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HW – Exhibit Review

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

“9 Photo Composition Tips, As Seen in Photographs by Steve McCarry” The nine photo composition of Steve McCarry, help me a lot as a beginner. Furthermore, this is a video that you as a photographer can use for future reference. … Continue reading →

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HW 1 – Photo Description

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

Michael Kenna – Central Park Reservoir, New York City, USA, 1998 Description:  It’s a black and white photograph where we can see the JKO (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) reservoir. Also, in the background, we can see the Apartments Corporation buildings. This … Continue reading →

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LL1 – What makes a great photograph?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Alvaro Nunez

What makes a great photograph? I think that what makes a great photograph is the location, lighting, focus, angle, moment, and emotion. The moment can be the key of a photo. Another element that helps us describe a person or … Continue reading →

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