Welcome to my photography homework site
If you have found your way here, you hopefully are either my prof or a fellow classmate. I hope you enjoy what is posted, since I AM trying to get a good grade and do this for a living (more or less). It's not just a job, it's a passion, and I enjoy it more than most of my other passions (drumming and motorcycle riding) - and that's saying a LOT! I've been photographing for over 30 years, but more seriously for just the past 10 years. Actually, I've never considered myself much of a photographer. It's been through the encouragement and affirmation of others that has led me to finally believe that maybe I should be doing this for more than just myself. So far I have not had any dissatisfied customers. The work you find here on this site is not really the type of photography I personally enjoy (except the night shots). However, it has helped me to learn more about my trade and what I DO enjoy. Still, I hope I captured more than the required elements and that you enjoy the photos.
When photographing, I find my style more matches these three photographers (or at least I aspire to be like them).
Ansel Adams, because of his ability to master lighting situations and his superb photography of our national parks. http://www.zpub.com/sf/history/adams.html One of my favorite photos of his is the Church, Taos Pueblo National Historic Landmark, New Mexico. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adams_Church_Taos_Pueblo.jpg This is a prime example of how he uses composition and complex lighting to master a photo that stands out.
Manual Alvarez Bravo, because of the way he captures moments in time that make you want to know more. His photos beg you to tell a story, but leave you to create the story for yourself. You find yourself asking questions, like what happened just before the shot was taken, or right after. http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1070-the-photography-of-manual-alvarez-bravo-1902-2002
David DuChemin - http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/ - because of how his photos always offer hope. I like the way he combines bright colors with the drab. He uses great use of contrast to emphasize elements of the photo. I find that in many ways I am most like David in my passion and vision for my photography.
Norm
When photographing, I find my style more matches these three photographers (or at least I aspire to be like them).
Ansel Adams, because of his ability to master lighting situations and his superb photography of our national parks. http://www.zpub.com/sf/history/adams.html One of my favorite photos of his is the Church, Taos Pueblo National Historic Landmark, New Mexico. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adams_Church_Taos_Pueblo.jpg This is a prime example of how he uses composition and complex lighting to master a photo that stands out.
Manual Alvarez Bravo, because of the way he captures moments in time that make you want to know more. His photos beg you to tell a story, but leave you to create the story for yourself. You find yourself asking questions, like what happened just before the shot was taken, or right after. http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1070-the-photography-of-manual-alvarez-bravo-1902-2002
David DuChemin - http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/ - because of how his photos always offer hope. I like the way he combines bright colors with the drab. He uses great use of contrast to emphasize elements of the photo. I find that in many ways I am most like David in my passion and vision for my photography.
Norm
