Joining photography, I just expected to learn how to take pictures and make them look good. But, getting deeper into the semester, I realized there was more than just fixing the lighting and the taking the picture. I learned you had to learn how to tell a story within the picture. You can’t just snap a picture of the most random thing and hope for the best.

Mastering Composition: Less is More

Composition was hard for me and it still is. I wouldn’t say I’m a master at it, but I’m good enough at it to get a good soft lighting on someones face rather than it look like the light is blinding them. Taking pictures in low lit places was a challenge but I slowly overcame that struggle.

Seeing the World Differently

I used to walk by photo oppurtunities all the time. But now, I take pictures whenever I get the chance with the perfect amount of lighting. Even if I don’t have my camera, I take out my phone and still try to follow the same rules as I would on a camera like the rule of thirds.

Favorite Work: Small Ideas, Big Vision

If I had to choose my favorite picture from this semester, I would choose one of the bubble ones. It was so fun to take pictures of so many bubbles at a time and try to capture them at the perfect moment before they pop right before your eyes. I loved seeing all the different bubbles go in all different directions and having to chase them just to capture a quick snap of them.

Looking Ahead: Telling More Stories

This class taught me so many things that I never knew mattered. Like when taking a picture, always look for eyes. Especially for sport pictures look for eyes and a ball. Seeing people get so excited to see their photo I took of them is just so heart warming. Their reactions are always better too. I hope to learn so much more from this class and I cannot wait to see what next semester will bring.