The Rural Landscape, as shot by TCU DII Students.

Determining Photographic Excellence by Bradley Wilson

 An Instructor's viewpoint on the visual process.  

Read the entire article at Bradley's blog:

http://bradleywilsononline.net/2012/03/photographic-excellence/

At this winter’s Association of Texas Photography Instructors conference at the University of Texas at Arlington, some 300 photography students, photojournalists and artists alike, spent three days competing in contests and attending classes on everything from making a cyanotype to shooting sports. As it has been for the last 25 years, it was one of the best educational experiences out there for the instructors and students alike.

.........But the best learning took place when we took the time to engage in critiquing the image. Photographers learn by having their images critiqued, engaging in a two-way discussion about the merits of the image. At its best, critiquing involves multiple levels, discussing the technical quality (focus, lighting (quality, quantity and direction) use of appropriate exposure (ISO, aperture and shutter speed), depth of field), composition (rule of thirds, framing, repetition of shapes and the like), as well as the meaning inherent in the image. We might even discuss the caption information if a caption was required. While a critique might take place one-on-one, it’s a discussion, a discussion in which both parties can learning something.

Quote for the Day

It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, 

it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.

 

 Paul Caponigro

 

 

Quote for the Day

Don’t shoot what it looks like. 
Shoot what it feels like.
David Alan Harvey

Ahh Ahh Ahh Choo!

Weeds, Spring 2012

Quote for the Day

Dutch tulips from their beds
  Flaunted their stately heads.
      - James Montgomery, The Adventure of a Star